Our Dry Eye Clinic & Treatments
Welcome to Village Eyecare, your premier destination for comprehensive eye care solutions in Chicago. If you’re seeking the best dry eye treatment in Chicago, you’ve come to the right place. Our dedicated team is committed to providing personalized care and innovative solutions to alleviate discomfort and improve your overall eye health.
We are delighted to announce the expansion of our Dry Eye Center at Village Eyecare, with new technology to treat Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) and Dry Eye Disease. We are equipped with the latest in diagnostic equipment that aids in determining the cause of the dryness which allows for a more effective treatment plan.
Understanding Dry Eye:
Dry eye is a common condition characterized by insufficient tear production or poor tear quality, leading to symptoms such as irritation, redness, and blurred vision. Left untreated, dry eye can significantly impact your daily life and ocular health. However, with proper diagnosis and treatment, relief is within reach.
Symptoms of Dry Eye
Several symptoms can indicate dry eye, including:
- Stinging or burning sensation
- Scratchy or gritty feeling in your eyes
- Redness
- Light sensitivity
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty wearing contact lenses
In-office Dry Eye Disease treatments include:
- Punctal Plugs (tear drainage occlusion)
- Thermal 1 Touch
- NEW! BlephEx Treatment
- NEW! Lipiflow Thermal Pulsation Treatment
- NEW! TearCare Thermal Expression Device
Dry Eye Treatments We Offer in Chicago
At Village Eyecare, we understand the frustration and discomfort dry eye can cause. We offer a variety of treatment options in Chicago to address the underlying cause of your dry eye and alleviate your symptoms.
Here are some of the treatments we provide:
- Artificial Tears: Lubricating eye drops to supplement your natural tear production.
- Punctal Plugs: Tiny inserts that block tear drainage ducts, allowing your natural tears to stay in your eyes longer.
- Lid Hygiene: Techniques to remove debris and inflammation from your eyelids, improving tear quality.
- Anti-Inflammatory Medications: Eye drops or medications to reduce inflammation on the ocular surface.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements: Supplements to improve the quality of your tears.
- BlephEx: A procedure to treat Blepharitis by cleaning eyelids and lashes.
- Tear Care: Procedure to unclog glands allowing unobstructed tear production.
- Prokera: A stem cell treatment that uses Amniotic Membrane BioTissues placed at the front of the eye to reduce inflammation and promote healing of damaged eyes, strengthening corneal surfaces.
Dry Eye Clinic in Chicago:
Visit our specialized dry eye clinic in Chicago for a comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plan. Our dedicated dry eye specialists will assess your symptoms, identify contributing factors, and recommend tailored solutions to restore comfort and clarity to your eyes.
Dry Eye Treatment Doctor in Chicago:
Our experienced dry eye treatment doctors in Chicago are here to guide you through every step of your journey to relief. With compassionate care and expertise, we’ll work closely with you to address your concerns and optimize your ocular health.
Conclusion:
Don’t let dry eye symptoms interfere with your daily life. Experience the difference with exceptional dry eye treatment in Chicago at Village Eyecare. Schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward lasting relief and improved eye health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I know that I have Dry Eye?
A: There are many symptoms that you may experience if you have Dry Eyes. Some of them are dryness, scratchiness, grittiness, sandiness, watering, blurriness,
Q: Why do we experience Dry Eye?
A: Dry Eye is a symptom arising from a larger issue. There are a number of reasons you could have Dry Eyes. They include: your eyes are not producing enough lipid, liquid, or inflammation.
Q: But my eyes don’t feel dry…
A: You don’t necessarily need to feel like your eyes are “dry” to have Dry Eyes, or MGD. Other symptoms include feeling scratchiness, grittiness, sandiness, watering, blurriness, etc.
Q: What is the cost for the Thermal 1-Touch treatment?
A: The cost for the Thermal 1-Touch treatment is $250. This package includes an at-home 1 month Dry Eye Care Kit, which includes the following: Dry Eye Mask, Retaine OM3, Retaine MGD, and a 30-day supply of Ocusoft Lid Scrub Plus Pads.
Q: What are the risk factors to having Dry Eye?
A: Some of the risk factors to having Dry Eye are: high usage of digital screens, autoimmune diseases, diabetes,
Q: Isn’t using Visine or other OTC eye drops enough?
A: Visine, and other OTC eye drops like them, are not a good option to treat dry eyes. These types of eye drops are a tool used to MASK dry eye symptoms, but not to treat. In fact, Visine products can create a rebound effect causing further redness and dryness. We now have better tools to identify the underlying cause and how we can treat it.
Q: What if I don’t treat my Dry Eye? Will it get worse?
A: Dry eye is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the surface of the eye. Without treatments, the symptoms may ebb and flow, but there is likely progressive damage occurring to the front surface of your eye. If left untreated, dry eyes can become dangerous. Excessive dryness can scar the cornea, impairing vision and damaging the tissues. Significant dryness can lead to greater chance of infection, breakdown of the corneal barriers and perforation of the cornea.
If you feel like you have exhausted all options when it comes to treating your Dry Eye or MGD, contact us to schedule a Dry Eye Evaluation to discuss our newest and most advanced Dry Eye treatments, including Thermal 1 Touch and TearCare.