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For too many people, dry eye is a daily struggle. It causes gritty, burning eyes because your body no longer has the ability to create proper tears and lubricate the surface of the eyeball. Continually applying artificial tears gives short periods of relief but does not fix the problem. Left untreated you may have vision loss. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is when the oil glands in your eyelids are blocked and do not produce good baseline tears. An estimated 36% of the people in the world have MGD. SPECTRUM Optometry offers MGD patients relief with our Dry Eye Therapy. This is a series of treatments by a trained therapist applying heat and massage to the eyelids. Blocked meibomian glands can be opened and start to function again. This treatment is recommended for early to moderate dry eye patients. Proper eyelid hygiene, regular warm compressing, along with vitamin supplements, may restore your meibomian glands back to normal function. Dry Eye patients are connected with a Dry Eye Coach for regular checkups to encourage and monitor their progress. This one on one time can be performed in office or by telephone consultation. Understanding dry eye and having proactive maintenance can greatly reduce the discomfort and vision loss that results if left untreated. Interested in knowing more about our Dry Eye Therapy? Book an appointment with one of our doctors and find out if this is a good option for you. |
