Do your eyes constantly feel gritty, irritated, or tired? Dry eyes can turn simple daily tasks such as reading or driving into a painful chore.
At Berkeley Heights Eye Group in New Providence, New Jersey, Todd O. Leventhal, MD, and Albert Bargoud, MD, help patients find fast, effective relief. We specialize in advanced dry eye treatment to restore your comfort and protect your vision.
Dry eye syndrome is a chronic condition that occurs when your eyes don't produce enough tears, or when your tears evaporate too quickly. This imbalance can leave the surface of your eyes dry and inflamed.
Other symptoms of dry eyes include feeling as if something is stuck in your eye, mucus around the eyes, and trouble seeing at night.
It may seem like a contradiction, but watery eyes are also a hallmark of dry eye disease. However, water makes up only one layer of a healthy tear film, so it’s insufficient to solve the problem.
Dry eyes disproportionately affect women, with the prevalence rates in the United States doubling those of men. While many cases are linked to aging or the environment, some have deeper roots.
For instance, roughly 10% of patients with aqueous tear deficiency dry eye actually have an underlying autoimmune disorder called Sjӧgren's syndrome.
Many people looking for natural remedies turn to dietary supplements. You might’ve heard that taking fish oil is an easy way to cure dry eyes.
However, a major clinical study showed that omega-3 fish oil capsules don’t improve dry eye symptoms. Instead of relying on unproven supplements, it's best to focus on targeted, medical treatments that address the root cause of your discomfort.
We know that every patient's eyes are unique, which is why we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Our team offers personalized care plans to target your specific type of dry eye syndrome.
Depending on your needs, we may recommend specialized artificial tears, prescription drops, duct plugs to keep your natural tears on your eyes longer, or advanced Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments to target clogged meibomian glands and reduce inflammation. We work closely with you to find the exact combination of therapies that can deliver the best results.
You don't have to live with the constant discomfort of dry, gritty eyes. Let us help you see and feel better. Contact our New Providence office by phone or online today to schedule your dry eye consultation.
