Dry Eye Treatment in Bronxville & White Plains, NY
Here at Bronxville Vision Care Inc, we are proud to offer dry eye treatment for patients at our Bronxville and White Plains, NY offices. If your eyes feel dry, gritty, burning, or watery, our optometrists can find the cause and recommend treatments that bring lasting comfort.
Request an AppointmentWhat Is Dry Eye?
To stay healthy, your eyes need tears for moisture and lubrication. Tears are important for both comfort and clear vision, and they are secreted by glands around your eyes. When your eyes do not make enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly, you have a condition called dry eye.
Common Symptoms of Dry Eye
- Dry, gritty, or sandy feeling in the eyes
- Burning, stinging, or redness
- Watery eyes, as the eye overproduces reflex tears
- Blurry vision that improves with blinking
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses
- Eye fatigue, especially during screen use
Causes and Risk Factors
Dry eye can be caused by aging, hormonal changes, certain medications, contact lens wear, and environmental factors such as wind, heating, and air conditioning. Long hours on screens reduce blinking and contribute to computer vision syndrome. Diabetes and other health conditions can also play a role, which is why dry eye is often evaluated during diabetic eye care visits. Some patients notice dryness after cataract or refractive surgery.
Dry Eye Treatment Options
There is no cure for dry eye, but we have many ways to make you more comfortable. After evaluating your tear film during a comprehensive eye exam, we may recommend:
- Artificial tears – Drops or ointments; depending on your needs, one may work better for you.
- Punctal plugs – Temporary and non-dissolving plugs close the ducts that drain tears, keeping more tears on the eye. We start with a temporary plug to see if it helps before trying a more permanent option.
- Prescription medications – For chronic dry eye, we may prescribe medication.
- Nutrition and supplements – Many supplements have been helpful for patients with dry eye.
Contact Lenses and Dry Eye
Dry eyes do not have to mean giving up contacts. Specialty materials and designs through our hard-to-fit contact lenses service can improve comfort. UV-blocking sunglasses also protect against wind and sun. Learn about other eye conditions we treat.
Dry Eye FAQs
What causes dry eye?
Dry eye can result from aging, hormonal changes, medications, contact lens wear, screen use, health conditions, and dry or windy environments.
Can dry eye be cured?
There is no cure for dry eye, but treatments such as artificial tears, punctal plugs, and prescription medications can greatly improve comfort.
What are punctal plugs?
Punctal plugs are tiny devices placed in the tear ducts to slow tear drainage, keeping more moisture on the eye.
Why are my eyes watery if I have dry eye?
When eyes become irritated from dryness, they may overproduce reflex tears that do not lubricate well.
Can I wear contact lenses with dry eye?
Many patients can. Specialty lenses and materials through our hard-to-fit contact lenses service may help.
Do supplements help dry eye?
Some supplements, such as omega-3 fatty acids, have helped many patients with dry eye. Ask our optometrists what may be right for you.
How do I schedule a dry eye evaluation?
Call our Bronxville office at (914) 337-4440 or our White Plains office at (914) 949-8900, or request an appointment online.
Get Relief From Dry, Irritated Eyes
If you have questions about dry eye or would like to be seen, call our Bronxville office at (914) 337-4440 or our White Plains office at (914) 949-8900.