Don’t Let Dry Eyes Win

Symptoms of dry eyes affect more than 4.8 million people across the US and cause them daily discomfort. But your eye doctor can provide you with tools and strategies for reducing these problems.

With help from the optometrists at Daniel & Davis Optometry, you can reduce the impact of dry eyes on your life. Please contact us today and find out how we can help you use your eyes more comfortably again.

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Dry Eye Causes, Symptoms, & Risk Factors

Why Do My Eyes Feel Dry?

Eyes that feel dry every now and then aren’t usually a cause for concern—but if the dryness is constant and distracting, it could be a problem. Dry eye syndrome happens when your tears stop providing adequate moisture. This can occur because:

Your eyes can no longer produce enough tears.
Your eyes produce poor-quality tears.

What Do Dry Eyes Feel Like?

Common symptoms of dry eyes include:

A burning sensation
Feeling like something is stuck in your eyes (foreign body sensation)
Eyes that water too much
Persistent redness or itching in the eye area
Frequent eye fatigue, even after sleep or rest

Dry Eye Risk Factors

Your risk of developing dry eyes may increase if you are:

More than 50 years old
Vitamin A deficient
Taking antihistamines
Taking certain medications, including specific antidepressants and SSRIs
Undergoing hormonal changes from pregnancy, menopause, postmenopausal estrogen treatments, or androgen insufficiency
Someone with hepatitis C
Someone with a vascular disease
Someone who has previously had corneal surgery
Someone who has previously received stem cell treatments
Someone who has previously been exposed to radiation (including chemotherapy)

Common Dry Eye Therapies

At Daniel & Davis Optometry, we might suggest the following dry eye therapies:

Artificial Tears: These over-the-counter drops moisturize your eyes to temporarily relieve dry eye symptoms.
Steroids: These prescription drops provide anti-inflammatory effects that can reduce severe dry eye symptoms.
Punctal Plugs: These tiny devices are inserted into your tear ducts to make your tears drain more slowly. Punctal plugs have been shown to improve the efficacy of some topical treatments.
Heat Masks: These masks apply a gentle warmth and mild pressure to reduce inflammation caused by dry eyes.
Scleral Lenses: These lenses are designed to create space between the lens and the cornea and can be filled with a hydrating fluid. Scleral lenses can often be worn by people whose dry eyes make other types of contacts uncomfortable. Learn more about scleral lenses on our Scleral Contact Lens page.
Eyelid-Cleansing Wipes: These wipes can help manage dry eye symptoms when used alongside other therapies.

Bring the Moisture Back

You don’t have to live with dry eyes forever. Please contact our practice and let our eye doctors help you find effective relief.

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Our Location in Carlsbad

Where to Find Us?

Our practice is located on El Camino Real, just between the Carlsbad Village Drive stop for the number 309 bus and the Bayshire Carlsbad assisted living facility.