What Are The Causes Of Dry Eyes?
Dry eye syndrome often develops due to a combination of factors that affect tear quality and eye comfort. Common contributors include:
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Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD): Blocked or underperforming oil glands cause tears to evaporate too quickly
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Prolonged screen use: Extended time on computers, phones, or tablets reduces blink rate and leads to digital eye strain
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Dry or windy environments: Low humidity and airflow can worsen tear evaporation
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Aging and hormonal changes: Natural changes in tear production over time
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Certain medications: Including antihistamines, antidepressants, and blood pressure medications
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Autoimmune conditions: Such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, which can reduce tear production
In Atlanta, environmental dryness combined with screen-heavy lifestyles can significantly worsen dry eye symptoms, making personalized, targeted treatment especially important for lasting relief.
Eye Drops
Eye Drops
For instant relief from the effects of dry eye, we can select just the right eye drops for you. Depending on the cause and severity of your dry eye, as well as your specific symptoms, we’ll either prescribe medicated drops or curate over-the-counter recommendations that match your needs.
Intense Pulsed
Light (IPL)
Intense Pulsed
Light (IPL)
To treat meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), a common cause of dry eye that deprives your tears of oil, we offer a highly effective in-house option known as IPL for dry eye disease. This procedure uses small bursts of light applied to your closed eyelids to warm and unclog your oil-producing meibomian glands, allowing your natural oils to flow into your tears once more.
MiboFlo
This advanced in-office procedure treats MGD with small heat-conducting pads placed over your closed eyes while you relax. This thermal energy helps loosen your eyelid meibomian glands, restoring oil to fortify your tears and keep your eyes moist.
BlephEx®
BlephEx®
This in-office dry eye treatment targets eyelid inflammation known as blepharitis, which can cause dry eye. BlephEx® uses an innovative spinning micro-sponge to sweep over your eyelids and cleanse them, gently exfoliating away clogged oil and debris for healthier lids.
Punctal Plugs
Punctal Plugs
These microscopic devices are painlessly placed into your tear ducts by our expert doctors to alleviate dry eye caused by tears draining too quickly. With punctal plugs in place, your eyes will hold tears on the surface of your eye longer, keeping them better hydrated.
Scleral Lenses
Scleral Lenses
Scleral contact lenses benefit those with dry eye because they’re designed to vault over the front of the eye without making direct contact, instead resting on the whites of the eye, or sclera. This design creates a space between the lens and cornea that acts as a reservoir to lock in tears, lubricating the eyes.
Eye Supplements
Eye Supplements
Several eye supplements have been shown to provide relief for dry eye and its symptoms, including fish oil, vitamin A, vitamin C, flax oil, and more. Based on your specific case of dry eye, our trusted optometrists will recommend supplements that will support your lifestyle and eye health for years to come!
Dry Eye Treatment FAQs
Is dry eye syndrome permanent?
Dry eye is often chronic, but proper treatment can significantly reduce symptoms and improve tear function.
Can dry eyes cause blurry vision?
Yes, dry eyes can cause blurry vision because an unstable or poor-quality tear film makes it difficult for the eye to maintain a clear, smooth optical surface.
Can dry eyes cause headaches?
Yes, dry eyes can cause headaches because eye strain, inflammation, and frequent squinting from chronic dryness can trigger tension-related headaches.
How long does dry eye treatment take to work?
Some patients experience relief within weeks, while others require ongoing therapy depending on severity.
Does insurance cover dry eye treatment?
Schedule Your Dry Eye Treatment in North Atlanta
If you’re searching for dry eye treatment in Kennesaw, Marietta, or East Cobb, Classic Vision Care is here to help.
📍 Kennesaw: 1615 Ridenour Blvd, Suite 201
📍 East Cobb / Marietta: 3535 Roswell Rd, Suite 8
Book your dry eye evaluation today and experience lasting relief.
Patient Testimonials
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