Eyecare MD of New Jersey

Symptoms:

Redness

Burning

Blurry vision

Tearing

Increased risk of eye infection, scarring of cornea, causes difficulty wearing contact lenses

Causes of Dry Eye

Age

Medications

Dry climate

Allergies

Autoimmune conditions

Treatments:

Artificial tears

Lubricating ointments

Use of humidifier in dry climates

Insertion of tiny plugs in tear duct to decrease drainage of tears from surface of eye

RESTASIS: helps increase your natural ability to produce tears; works by decreasing inflammation due to chronic dry eye