Dry Eye Diagnostics in Castle Rock CO
Dry eyes can be tricky to treat, especially when you don’t know what’s causing them. Instead of using over-the-counter eye drops for temporary relief, visit us for an examination. Our team can assess your eyes and identify the root cause of your symptoms.
Visit our optometry practice in Castle Rock CO, and we can get to the bottom of what’s causing your dry eye symptoms. We’re here for your dry eye needs!
Diagnosing Dry Eyes in Castle Rock CO
Dry eye is a multifactorial disease, meaning your symptoms may have several possible causes.
Treating dry eye requires a complete understanding of your dry eye situation, including the type of dry eye affecting you, your current symptoms, and the severity of your condition. We can recommend a treatment plan after identifying the cause of your dry eyes and learning more about your needs.
Our team can evaluate several aspects of your eyes and tear film during a comprehensive eye exam, including;
- Measuring the evaporation rate of your tear film
- Assessing the quality & quantity of tears
- Imaging the tear producing glands around the eye
What Causes Dry Eyes?
While many factors can lead to dry eyes, this condition typically has 2 main causes, decreased tear production and increased tear evaporation. You can experience one or both of these problems.
Decreased tear production is an issue where you don’t produce as many tears as you used to. This condition mainly occurs due to age, but other factors can affect tear production. Medical conditions like Sjogren’s syndrome or vitamin A deficiency and certain medications like antihistamines and antidepressants can lead to fewer tears. Increased tear evaporation occurs when there are issues with the quality of your tears. The small glands on the edge of your eyelids (meibomian glands) can become blocked or clogged, leading to complications. Additionally, problems with the eyelids, allergies, infrequent blinking, and wind, smoke, or dry air can cause your tears to evaporate too quickly.
Here for Your Dry Eye Needs
We’re here for your dry eye needs, including diagnosis and treatment. Our team can help relieve dry eye symptoms and help you enjoy comfortable vision. Book an appointment at Elevation Vision, and we can determine the cause of your dry eyes.
