Dry eyes are not only annoying, but can be painful. They can be caused by pollen in the air and tend to go away after a little while. If they don’t go away or get worse, they may be a sign of something more complex. If you are worried about your dry eye, schedule an appointment with us at Crystal Clear Optometry in McAllen, TX. Our optometrist is here to help
Signs You Might Have Dry Eye and How to Help Treat It
Sensitivity to Light
Is it hard to be near bright light? That might be one sign of dry eye. Sunglasses might help relieve some of the pain related to light sensitivity. If your eyes are constantly bothered by bright lights, schedule an appointment with our eye doctor if you want check if it is due to an underlying condition like dry eye.
Red Eyes
Do you wake up with red eyes? Are you out and about and looking in a mirror quickly and noticing your eyes are red for no reason? That may be another sign of dry eye. Over the counter eye drops may relieve red eyes sometimes, but depending on how bad your dry eyes are, it may take prescription eye drops to relieve the redness.
Difficulty with Contact Lenses
Contact lenses can slightly irritate your eyes when you put them in, but that irritation can go away within seconds. If you are experiencing discomfort while your contacts are in, take them out and wash your eyes to see if it helps. If not, our optometrist might be able to help.
Burning in Your Eyes
If you feel a burning sensation when you blink, that could be a major sign of dry eyes. Washing your eyes out with water can only do so much and depending on the severity, eye drops may help.
Feeling that Something Is in Your Eye
Do you always feel there is something in your eye and you habitually rub your eyes? The lack of tear production due to dry eye can cause the feeling of something being stuck in your eye. Rubbing your might only make it worse.
Get Dry Eye Treatment from Our Optometrist
If you think you are suffering from chronic dry eye, call us at Crystal Clear Optometry. Our optometrist in McAllen, TX, can run appropriate tests to determine your treatment. Don’t live with dry eye anymore. Schedule an eye exam with us. Whether its allergies or dust particles bothering your eyes, we are here to help clear your vision. Call us at (956) 687-6567.
