[First Eye Center] What Causes Dry Eye Disease? How is Dry Eye Treated?

 What Causes Dry Eye Disease? How is Dry Eye Treated? 

By First Eye Center | Eye Health & Vision Care 

If your eyes have been feeling scratchy, tired, or uncomfortable lately, you might be experiencing one of the most common, yet most overlooked - eye conditions in the world: Dry Eye Disease.

But what exactly is happening inside your eye when it becomes dry? And how is it different from a healthy, well-functioning eye? 

A healthy eye maintains a stable, consistent tear film that coats the surface of the eye. This tear film is made up of three essential layers - oil, water, and mucus - that work together to keep your eye moist, protected, and clear.

What Happens in a Dry Eye?

In a dry eye, the tear film breaks down. This can happen because the eye doesn't produce enough tears, or because the tears evaporate too quickly, often due to a condition called Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).

Symptom	What It Means
Burning or stinging	Tear film instability
Redness	Surface inflammation
Blurry vision	Irregular tear film coating
Grittiness	Dry patches on the cornea
Watery eyes	Reflex tearing from dryness

How is Dry Eye Treated? 

• IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Therapy - one of the most advanced and effective treatments for MGD-related dry eye. IPL targets abnormal blood vessels and unclogs the meibomian glands to restore healthy oil production.
• Meibomian gland expression
• Prescription anti-inflammatory eye drops

Your eyes deserve more than temporary relief. Whether you're dealing with burning, redness, blurry vision, or grittiness, our team is here to help you find lasting solutions.

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