Dry Eye Treatment in Peachtree Corners
Find relief from dry, itchy, irritated eyes
While dry eye may initially seem like a minor issue, ignoring it can lead to complications. It can significantly disrupt your quality of life and impact your eye health and vision.
At Peachtree Corners Eye Clinic, we offer advanced dry eye treatment in Peachtree Corners, including options for severe dry eye and chronic symptoms. Whether you’re dealing with occasional dryness or ongoing discomfort, walk-ins are welcome, and our dry eye specialists are ready to help.
What is dry eye?
Dry eye, also known as dry eye syndrome or dry eye disease, happens when your eyes don’t produce enough quality tears to stay lubricated and protected. This can lead to inflammation, irritation, and even damage to the surface of the eye. It’s a common condition, especially in adults over 40, but anyone can develop it.
Dry eye symptoms
Common signs of dry eye include:
- A burning, stinging, or scratchy sensation
- Grittiness or feeling like something is in your eye
- Redness or eye fatigue
- Blurred vision that improves with blinking
- Watery eyes (as a response to dryness)
- Discomfort with contact lenses
If any of these symptoms sound familiar, a comprehensive eye exam can help uncover the underlying cause.
What causes dry eye?
Dry eye can be caused by a number of factors, including:
- Meibomian gland dysfunction, which occurs when the oil glands in your eyelids get blocked
- Aging and hormonal changes
- Screen use and reduced blinking
- Medications such as antihistamines or antidepressants
- Autoimmune diseases like Sjögren’s syndrome
- Environmental conditions like dry or windy air
- Long-term contact lens wear
- Previous LASIK or eye surgeries
How to treat dry eyes
At Peachtree Corners Eye Clinic, we don’t just mask symptoms; we target the root cause of your dry eye. During a comprehensive eye exam, our eye doctors evaluate tear quality, eyelid health, and other key factors to recommend personalized dry eye syndrome treatments.
We offer both in-office and prescription treatment options, including:
LipiFlow
Gently warms and massages the eyelids to unblock the meibomian glands
Radiofrequency
Uses targeted energy to unblock the meibomian glands, reducing inflammation and stimulating healing
Zocular ZEST treatments
Clears bacteria and biofilm from the eyelid margins
Punctal plugs
Help retain moisture by blocking tear drainage
Autologous serum eye drops
Made from your own blood serum for deep healing
Amniotic membranes
Promote regeneration in severe or chronic dry eye cases
Prescription medications
For inflammation, tear production, and ocular surface repair
In more complex cases, we may recommend specialty contact lenses like scleral lenses, which provide continuous hydration for the eye’s surface.
Finally get lasting dry eye relief
Dry, gritty eyes are not something you have to live with. Call, text, or schedule online to meet with a dry eye specialist near you. We also accept walk-ins for dry eye care.