Dry Eye

Dry Eye Q & A

What is dry eye?

Dry eye is a condition that occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears to keep them lubricated and moist. Eye dryness can cause irritation, increase your risk of infection, and impair your vision. Treatment with Dr. Abadeer at Logos Vision helps to restore eye moisture.

What are the symptoms of dry eye?

The following signs and symptoms are often associated with dry eye:

Light sensitivity
Stinging or burning
Scratchiness

Stringy mucus
Redness or watery eyes
Feeling like something is in your eye
Difficulty with night driving
Problems wearing contacts
Eye fatigue
Blurred vision

If you experience these or other symptoms of visual disturbances or eye health problems, see Dr. Abadeer and her team at Logos Vision for an evaluation.

What are the risk factors of dry eye?

Anybody can develop dry eye, but the following factors can increase your risk of experiencing it:

Contact lens use
Being a woman
Being older than age 50
Poor nutritional habits
Dry air
Eyelid problems
Infrequent blinking
Tear gland damage
Past laser eye surgery
Certain medications or medical conditions

To reduce your risk of dry eye, avoid smoking and being around smoke, use a humidifier in your house, wear protective eyewear outside, and take breaks during long, tedious visual tasks, such as working at your computer.

How is dry eye diagnosed?

To diagnose dry eye, Dr. Abadeer completes a comprehensive eye exam. She might measure tear volume and examine the quality of your tears. She evaluates vision and eye health and asks questions about your medical history and symptoms. Dr. Abadeer may also use imaging procedures to detect or rule out eye diseases.