Dry Eye Treatment in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral & Bonita Springs

Dry eye disease can be frustrating and painful. On top of that, dealing with the daily pain and constantly applying drops can be a lot to handle. But worse, if your symptoms go unchecked, your dry eye condition can get worse over time. Snead Eye Group in Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs and Cape Coral can provide dry eye diagnosis and treatment services that could help alleviate your pain.

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What Is Dry Eye?

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What Is Dry Eye?

Simply stated, dry eye syndrome occurs if the eye does not produce enough tears to keep them moist and wash out dust and debris. Tears also contain enzymes, in some cases the tears may just evaporate too quickly to be effective.

How Is Dry Eye Detected?

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How Is Dry Eye Detected?

If you have symptoms of dry eye syndrome, call your eye care specialist for an appointment right away. Symptoms alone may be enough for your doctor to make a diagnosis, but he or she may want to measure the amount of tears in your eyes.

A thin strip of filter paper is placed at the edge of the eye, called a Schirmer test, is one way of measuring this.

How Can Dry Eye Be Treated?

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How Can Dry Eye Be Treated?

Dry eye syndrome is an ongoing condition that may not be cured, but the accompanying symptoms can be managed. Your eye doctor may prescribe artificial tears or eye drops, and temporary or permanent silicone plugs may also be needed to keep your tears from draining away too quickly. Snead Eye Group provides dry eye treatment in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral & Bonita Springs.

Snead Eye Group – Dry Eye Treatments in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral & Bonita Springs

What Causes Dry Eye?

Who Is Most Likely To Get Dry Eye?

Anyone can be affected by dry eye; however, it is known that women (possibly due to hormone fluctuations), smokers and people who live in hot dry and humid environments are more prone to dry eyes.

What Are the Symptoms of Dry Eye?

Persistent dryness, scratching and burning in your eyes are signs of dry eye syndrome. Some people may experience the sensation of a “foreign body” in the eye, and even though it may seem odd, excessive dryness can work to overstimulate the production of the watery production of your eye’s tears, resulting in constant tearing and watery eyes. Dry eye syndrome may also be caused by certain systemic diseases such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.

If you’re looking for trusted dry eye treatment in Naples, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral or Fort Myers, our experienced team is here to help you find lasting relief. Visit Snead Eye Group today.

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Snead Eye Group has many convenient locations across Southwest Florida. Our expertly equipped eye care and surgical centers proudly serve Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, and the surrounding areas. Discover your nearest Southwest Florida eye clinic now.

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