Dry Eye Treatment

Red, irritated, scratchy eyes may be a warning sign of chronic dry eye syndrome. At Spark Eye Care, we offer personalized diagnostic testing and dry eye treatment services for adults. Dr. Plummer provides a range of therapies, including the innovative BioTissue® amniotic membranes to heal and lubricate your eyes, clear your vision, and prevent dry eye complications. Call the Kyle, Texas, office today to learn more about your options for dry eye treatment or book a consultation online.

What is dry eye?

Dry eye is a chronic condition that develops when your body doesn’t produce enough natural tears to lubricate the eyes. You can also develop dry eye if your tears aren’t high quality.

Factors that contribute to dry eye can include:

• Age
• Local/seasonal allergies
• Dry climate
• Previous eye surgery
• Use of certain medications 

Tears contain oil, water, and mucus that moisturize your eyes and keep them free from irritants and debris. The mucus layer also helps tears stick to the eye so the tissues won’t dry out.

Spark Eye Care offers diagnostic testing and customized treatment plans for dry eye in adults. Dr. Plummer uses the least invasive treatment to improve your eye health and prevent further dry eye complications.

When would I need dry eye treatment?

Poor quality or insufficient tears can cause persistent eye irritation, leading to scratches or other eye injuries. Chronic dry eye can also blur your vision. 

You may be a candidate for the dry eye treatment plans available at Spark Eye Care if you have persistent eye symptoms like:

• Blurred vision
• Dryness
• Burning
• Stinging
• Redness
• Gritty sensations in the eye
• Difficulties wearing contact lenses

Dry eye can also cause increased sensitivity to wind or environmental pollutants like cigarette or campfire smoke.

Dr. Plummer offers exams to check for eye damage. He can also test the quality of your tears and assess how many tears your eyes produce.

How is dry eye treated?

For mild dry eye symptoms, Dr. Plummer may recommend artificial tears to keep your eyes moisturized and vision clear.  He can also prescribe eye drops to reduce inflammation and burning sensations.

You might be a candidate for a procedure to block your tear ducts to preserve more of your tears. Dr. Plummer implants tiny "punctal plugs" in your tear ducts so your tears won’t drain away prematurely.

Spark Eye Care specializes in amniotic membrane treatments that help heal chronic damage from severe dry eyes. These treatments are safe and effective ways for paitents who hav tried other therpies to find relief

Dealing with dry eye can be one of the most frustrating problems a patient can experience. It frequently takes multiple different therapies over several office visits to find a regimen that is best for each individual patient. Dr. Plummer monitors your eye health during follow-up visits to ensure your dry eye treatments are working well. 

Call Spark Eye Care today to learn which dry eye treatment is a good fit for you, or book an appointment online.