Reclaim Your Comfort
Suffering from dry eye can make getting through your day a challenge, distracting you from tasks you need to focus on and taking you away from activities you enjoy. Your eyes may be red and dry from the moment you wake up or after a long day of using digital screens. Stop putting up with dry eye and get the help you need to restore your quality of life.
Dry eye therapy is tailored to you, with solutions for your lifestyle and eye health. Contact the team at Oracle Vision Care today so we can help you experience lasting relief.
What Is Dry Eye?
Dry eye (also called dry eye syndrome) is a common, chronic condition occurring when the eyes fail to produce enough tears or tear components, resulting in moisture evaporating too quickly. Common symptoms of dry eye include:
- Blurry vision
- Burning or stinging
- Irritation or redness
- Light sensitivity
Untreated, dry eye can increase the risk of frequent infections or scarring, leading to vision impairment.
Alleviating Dry Eye Symptoms
A consistent layer of tears (called the tear film) is essential for keeping your eyes clean, nourished, and comfortable. Dry eye therapy alleviates symptoms by restoring the tear film, often by improving tear quality, not just quantity.
Dry eye treatment can be most effective when it’s designed for you. At-home treatments are a good place to start, but sometimes you need a little more help. That’s why we assess your eye health and discuss your lifestyle to understand why you’re experiencing symptoms, so we can provide appropriate, personalized solutions.
Support Your Eyes at Home
At-home treatments can be an effective first step for mild and some moderate dry eye conditions. Depending on the results of your dry eye assessment, we may recommend beginning with at-home treatments or include at-home treatments in addition to in-office treatments.
Your home care plan may include:
Moist Heat Mask
A moist, heated eye mask can help to reduce inflammation and stimulate tear glands. Using a moist heat mask can help soothe and refresh your eyes.
Optase Dry Eye Kit
The Optase Dry Eye kit includes heating, cleansing, and hydrating treatments to combat 3 of the main causes of dry eyes and relieve your symptoms.
Omega-3 supplements
These omega-3 supplements are specifically formulated to support tear production, reduce inflammation, and promote overall eye comfort. If your eyes are producing poor-quality tears without a sufficient oil layer to prevent evaporation, omega-3 supplements can help you achieve long-term relief.
Lubricants
Prescription eye drops and lubricants help to moisturize, protect, and relieve dryness. They’re stronger than over-the-counter eye drops and work to target the cause of your dry eyes, rather than just temporary moisture.
We’ll determine the right type after your assessment.
Eyelid cleansers
Eyelid cleansers are specifically formulated to remove debris without irritating your eyes. They can help to reduce inflammation and buildup while supporting natural eyelid hygiene. Eyelid cleansers are especially effective for those suffering from dry eye due to blepharitis or demodex.
In-Clinic Treatments for Dry Eye Relief
When home care isn’t enough, we offer advanced solutions designed to treat dry eye at its source. Depending on the cause of your symptoms, we may combine at-home care with in-office treatments that both soothe your symptoms now and provide lasting relief.
Our in-office treatment options include:
Low Light Level Therapy
Low light level therapy (LLLT) is a noninvasive treatment using near-infrared (invisible) light. LLLT reduces discomfort, irritation, and redness associated with dry eyes.
It also stimulates the meibomian glands to produce healthy oils, which prevent your tears from evaporating too quickly. Improving oil flow enhances tear quality and soothes symptoms of dry eye.
ZEST
If your dry eye symptoms are caused by blepharitis, or chronic inflammation and irritation of the eyelids, the Zocular Eyelid System Treatment (ZEST) may help you find relief. This system gently cleans and rejuvenates the eyelid margins and glands using a natural, okra-based gel.
NuLids-Touch
NuLids treatments gently massage the eyelids while cleaning and clearing debris from around the eyes. The treatment clears blocked glands to restore proper tear production for healthy, hydrated eyes.
Collagen Tear Inserts
Collagen tear inserts, or collagen punctal plugs, are tiny devices inserted into your tear ducts that prevent your tears from draining. They help your eyes retain natural tears to stay hydrated, but dissolve naturally over time.
Thermodynamic Eyelid Therapy
Thermodynamic Eyelid Therapy delivers targeted heating and direct vibration to eyelids. This helps to melt and remove any oil blockages in the meibomian glands (oil-producing tear glands) to restore function and tear production.
See Us for Your Dry Eye Care
The quality and comfort of your vision can significantly impact how you live your life. We created our dry eye spa to help you take control of your eye health. Using preventive methods, our dry eye spa helps you achieve everyday comfort with a customized treatment plan designed for lasting relief.
We believe in providing our patients with the care they need to thrive. Request an appointment at Oracle Vision Care today to get started with a dry eye therapy plan tailored to your vision needs.
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Oracle Vision Care
- 7111 Orchard Centre Dr
- Holland, OH 43528
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P: (419) 865-7125
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