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What is Dry Eye?
Dry eye is a very common condition that occurs when you don’t have enough tears to properly lubricate the eye. This lack of adequate moisture can occur for a number of reasons, including hormonal changes, wearing contact lenses, allergies, autoimmune disorders, or age itself. No matter the reason, it causes a disruption in the tear film, which is made up of fatty oils, aqueous fluid, and mucus. If there is a problem with either component, dry eyes can occur.
Dry eye disease also comes with symptoms that can be very uncomfortable, including stinging, burning, or scratching sensations, mucus in or around the eye, sensitivity to light, eye redness, blurred vision, eye fatigue, difficulty driving at night, and difficulty wearing contact lenses.
Medical Dry Eye Treatments We Offer at Eye Consultants
At Eye Consultants, we offer an extremely comprehensive and advanced approach to Dry Eye Disease, ranging from medical treatments to in-office procedures.
Eye consultants goes well beyond the “over the counter” remedies for dry eye with medical therapies including:
Cyclosporine and Anti-Inflammatory Eyedrops
Cyclosporines (Restasis, Cequa, or Vevye) and other anti-inflammatories such as Lifitegrast (Xiidra) can be highly effective at treating dry eyes and relieving your symptoms. These medications can control inflammation in the lacrimal gland (the gland that produces tears) and increase tear production. These eyedrops specifically work as an immunosuppressant to reduce eye swelling and increase tear production.
Tryvaya
Tyrvaya is a nasal spray that is FDA-approved to treat dry eyes. You spray the medication into each nostril twice a day. This activates the pathway in the noseresponsible for tear production.
Serum Tears
If you suffer from severe dry eye, your eye doctor may recommend serum drops. These are artificial tears made from part of your own blood. These tears contain many of the same components as your natural tears.
Supplements
Supplements can also be an effective way to address dry eye disease. Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin E, and zinc can all help address dry eye symptoms like inflammation and decreased tear production. Check with your doctor before you start any supplements to ensure they are right for you.


Support and Follow-up Care
During and after treatment for dry eye, you can rely on the support and care from our team at Eye Consultants in Wilmington. We recommend follow-up care to ensure the treatment is working for you and to check if anything needs to be adjusted to help relieve your symptoms.
Schedule A Consultation
Stop suffering from dry eyes and finally discover a solution that relieves your symptoms! Our team of experts at Eye Consultants has years of experience and knowledge of the latest treatments to ensure you receive the care you deserve. Schedule a consultation today by calling our Wilmington office at 302-581-8087 or filling out our online contact form. We are proud to serve the Dover, Wilmington, Newark, Smyrna, Townsend, and Middletown, DE areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
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