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Capital Vision
Amy Kotecha, MD
DRY EYE CLINIC
Dry Eye Clinic
Dry Eye Syndrome is a very common and often under diagnosed eye problem. It can make one very uncomfortable and negatively affect one's quality of vision. When tears do not adequately lubricate the eye, a person may experience:
Symptoms
- Pain
- Light sensitivity
- A gritty sensation
- A feeling of a foreign body
- Itching
- Redness
- Blurring of vision
- Excessive tearing (This may seem confusing, but when the tears are not adequately lubricating the eye, the nervous system sends messages to the glands to produce more and more tears.)
Common Causes
- Aging and hormonal changes
- Medications such as antihistamines, diuretics, or accutane
- Diseases that affect the ability to produce tears such as Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, or other autoimmune diseases.
- Structural problems with the eyelids that don't allow them to close properly.
- Environmental factors such as excessive time on the computer and poor air quality.
Diagnosis & Testing
Dr. Kotecha will perform a thorough eye exam on you and evaluate your tear film. She may also perform testing to measure your tear production. After this a variety of treatment options may be prescribed.
Treatment Options
Topical Solutions
- Topical lubricating drops and ointments
- Anti-inflammatory or steroid drops
- Prescription eye drops and nasal sprays for dry eye syndromeÂ
- Novel meibomian gland treatment
- Prescription allergy eye drops
- Serum tears - a natural and innovative way to treat many dry eye patients.
Advanced Procedures
- Punctal occlusion (this may be temporary or permanent)
- Prokera: amniotic membrane tissue
- Correction of structural eyelid problems
- Laser treatment including IPL laser
Self-Care & Nutrition
- Nutritional supplements such as omega-3 oils
- Environmental modifications
- Good eyelid hygiene and special wipes
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