Do You Suffer from Dry Eye Syndrome?

Dry eye disease is a complex dysfunction that occurs on the eye’s surface, resulting in discomfort and even pain. There are two causes: the eye produces less tears and/or they evaporate faster.  

“If your eyes burn, water, or are red, if your vision is blurred or shaky, or if you’re sensitive to light or feel like you have sand or something in your eyes, you may suffer from dry eye syndrome,” says Josée Falardeau.

She also notes that many people suffer from dry eye without knowing it. That’s why it’s so important to visit an eye care professional regularly—so the condition can be identified and treated.

There are a few simple things you can do to avoid getting dry eye or reduce the symptoms. At home, you can use warm compresses or masks on a regular basis, take omega-3 supplements, use eye drops, and practice good eyelid hygiene to make sure your tear glands, or lacrimal glands, are working properly. Opto-Réseau clinics carry I-MED Pharma I-DROPs, which are preservative-free and help patients control their dry eye symptoms, whether light or severe.

As Dr. Falardeau, optometrist, explains, “In cases of extreme dryness, it’s important to have your optometrist perform a thorough exam to determine the composition of your tears and establish a treatment plan for your specific condition.”

Josée Falardeau’s team at the Opto-Réseau clinic in Val-d’Or has acquired considerable expertise in managing dry eye syndrome, providing individualized treatment designed to keep people with the condition as comfortable as possible.