Dry Eye Diagnosis and Treatment
Patients travel from all over the world to see Sandra Lora Cremers, MD, FACS for innovative dry eye treatment and personalized care.
Dry Eye Diagnosis and Treatment
Do you suffer from dry, itchy, watery, red eyes? It could be likely that you are one of the 4.8 million Americans who suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES). DES is one of the most underdiagnosed conditions affecting eye health today, leaving many patients to wonder where they can receive expert diagnoses and treatments.
Luckily, Visionary Eye Doctors is home to one of the world’s leading dry eye specialists, Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers. Our expert team along with our world-class EyeDry Center of Excellence are just some of the reasons patients come to Visionary Eye Doctors for their dry eye treatment.
Contact us to schedule your appointment with a dry eye specialist today at one of our three locations in the Maryland and DC areas.
What is Dry Eye Syndrome?
Dry eye syndrome, or DES, is an uncomfortable condition that patients experience when their eyes are unable to produce enough tears in order to properly lubricate the cornea. When your tear production can’t keep the eye’s surface moistened, the results can be extremely uncomfortable.
In severe cases, DES patients can experience permanent cornea damage, loss of vision, and other chronic conditions. Dry eye syndrome can also be a sign of more severe medical conditions, which is why the dry eye specialists at Visionary Eye Doctors are committed to diagnosing and treating your dry eye symptoms. Schedule an appointment with our dry eye specialists by contacting us today.
Dry Eye Diagnosis
Dry eye can have many causes, some of which may not be immediately apparent to the patient. Dr. Cremers of the EyeDry Center of Excellence takes the time to assess the following to ensure an accurate diagnosis and establish a comprehensive treatment plan:
- Presence of other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disease, or lupus
- Red or swollen eyelids
- Entropion or ectropion
- Exposure to a smoky, windy, or dry climate
- Prolonged exposure to computer screens, reading, and other non-blinking activities
- Wearing contact lenses too long
- History of eye surgery, such as LASIK
- Repeated consumption of certain medications, including diuretics, beta-blockers, sleeping pills, and antidepressants
Once the root cause of your DES is determined, our expert team will create a treatment plan so you can experience relief. With our state-of-the-art facilities and world-class dry eye specialists, an appointment at Visionary Eye Doctors will save you time, money, and frustration as you seek relief from your discomfort.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment and get the instant relief you need.
Dry Eye Treatment in Washington, DC, DC and Maryland
Some of the most common dry eye treatments we perform are:
- Closure of the Tear Drain: Our tears normally drain into the sinuses and nose through a canal in the inner corner of eye eyelid. Punctal plugs are small plugs or surgery can be used to block the tear drain, which will help tears remain in contact with the eyes longer.
- TrueTear™. TrueTear™ is a cutting-edge device that temporarily increases your natural tear production. TrueTear™ is the first and only neurostimulation device for the treatment of dry eye syndrome. It is FDA approved to safely stimulate the nerves that supply the Lacrimal Function Unit (LFU) which is the part of your eyes that supplies natural tears to keep our eyes moist and comfortable.
- Bandage Contact Lens. A soft, clear bandage contact lens can be used to protect the surface of the eye, and eye goggles can be worn at night.
- Lipiflow®. This 15-minute system combines visual imaging to for diagnosing dry eye syndrome with a treatment that applies painless heat and compression, helping to unclog the meibomian glands.
Contact our eye specialists today for more information on dry eye diagnosis and treatment in Washington, DC, DC and Maryland.
Contact Visionary Eye Doctors for Dry Eye Treatment
Don’t let your DES symptoms go untreated. Schedule your appointment with our dry eye specialists to get the treatment you need for instant relief. Say goodbye to your itchy, watery, burning, red eyes and see the world in a whole new light by visiting the eye care experts at Visionary Eye Doctors.
To schedule an appointment, contact us today!