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Dry Eye Treatment in Carondelet

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

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Tired of your eyes constantly watering?

Want to find a solution for your red, dry, itchy eyes?

Dry eye disease can seriously harm your quality of life. It can cause severe irritation and even infection in severe cases.

Symptoms of dry eye disease include:

  • Red, dry eyes
  • Itchiness in and around the eye
  • A gritty-feeling in the eye
  • Light sensitivity
  • Excessive watering of the eyes

Visit Crown Vision Center - Loughborough for effective and lasting dry eye relief.

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How Dry Eye Disease Develops & How to Treat It

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Dry eye disease is an increasingly common eye condition that can happen either because the eye is not producing enough tears, or because tears are evaporating too quickly, leaving the eyes without enough moisture to function comfortably.

This can happen for several reasons including allergies, side effects from medications, hormonal changes, and illness.

Depending on the cause and exact symptoms of your dry eyes, our Carondelet eye doctors will be able to prescribe treatments and medications aimed at increasing the amount of tears your eye produces and/or slowing the evaporation of tears to better hydrate your eyes.


What Are the Main Causes of Dry Eye?

  • Aging

    Dry eye disease tends to affect people over the age of 50. This is because tear production slows as we age. As the lacrimal glands produce fewer tears, dry eye develops.

  • Hormonal changes

    It's not uncommon for some women to experience dry eye symptoms during pregnancy, menopause, or while using birth control pills. That's because hormone imbalances can reduce tear production.

  • Autoimmune disease

    Certain autoimmune diseases, like Sjögren’s syndrome, can cause white blood cells to attack your tear glands, thus reducing tear production. Other diseases like arthritis, lupus, and diabetes can also cause poor or insufficient tear production.

  • Medications

    Certain medications can reduce mucus production (one of the 3 tear components) thus contributing to chronic dry eye.

    They include antihistamines, antidepressants, diuretics, and beta-blockers.

Note that this is just a handful of causes. There are many other factors that can contribute to dry eye, including pollution and dry air, allergies, poor tear quality, dehydration, contact lens wear, and more.


Dry Eyes Treatment in Carondelet

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
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  • Medicare
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  • Medicaid
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Patient Reviews
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- May. 09, 2024
They accept Medicaid. My eye exam was covered, and the glasses with some extras are affordable. The ... selection of glasses, great! The staff are friendly, and quick. It took about 30 minutes, and they accepted half of the payment. I’m looking forward to the 2 weeks wait!
- May. 04, 2024
Crown vision loughboro is an awesome eye care place,the customer service is top tier.
- Apr. 21, 2024
It didn't take long for them to get to me for my eye exam
- Apr. 09, 2024
Very friendly and efficient. Quick service but professional. Nice people.
- Mar. 26, 2024
Loughborough location is the ABSOLUTE BEST! Talk about your eye care family THIS IS IT!!!
- Mar. 13, 2024
staff interactions was on a good note and the process was straight forward
- Feb. 26, 2024
Dr Ruseli is fantastic and so are her teammates. Yea team!
- Jan. 01, 2024
Fast service and I didn't have to wait weeks to get my new glasses.
- Nov. 13, 2023
Great experience. Everybody was helpful and professional.
- Oct. 22, 2023
Staff were professional and friendly and very helpful in choosing frames.
- Oct. 18, 2023
This unique group of beautiful people made my experience so amazing, we picked out the perfect frame... s for my face, I felt so comfortable and welcomed from the moment I walked in, 10/10
- Aug. 20, 2023
You guys are awesome You always took great care of me
- Aug. 11, 2023
Kristina and Alissa have excellent customer service! They were both exceedingly friendly!
- Aug. 11, 2023
I've never been to a place where the staff & the doctor are equally as kind and helpful, until Crown... Vision Center. The environment is so welcoming and even as someone new to the eye doctor, my kids and I felt informed and listened to. We will definitely be back.
- Aug. 01, 2023
Clean, friendly, prompt.
- Jul. 26, 2023
Great experience with this location, friendly staff and doctor, explained everything to me as we did... pre-test and the eye exam, staff worked with me to find new glasses, explained my options in regards to new lenses available. I left completely satisfied with my experience and the price for new pair of glasses. Would recommend to others.
- Jun. 12, 2023
They made my experience for getting glasses absolutely wonderful
- May. 01, 2023
The previous doctor I had (from the chippewa location that is no longer open) had given me an incorr... ect prescription for my contacts. They weren’t comfortable after a little while of wearing them and I couldn’t understand why. After speaking with Dr. Resuli and her explaining to me why my original fit was uncomfortable. She got me in contacts that have uv protection and are astigmatism correcting plus they fit the shape of my eyes. I don’t feel them and I actually prefer to wear them instead of my glasses now. Thank you !
- Apr. 13, 2023
Straightforward service
- Mar. 29, 2023
Great experience. Was able to get an appointment for a medical eye exam same day! Set up my appointm... ent online, and was able to fill out my medical info online before heading to their location. One of the few places in town that I found would take me without insurance & didn't have a several week or month waiting list. The staff at the front desk were super kind and helpful. Dr. Eneida was great & very patient with me as I asked a bunch of questions. They gave me the option of having my prescription printed out or to buy frames in store.

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Dry Eyes FAQs

Can I still wear contact lenses if I have dry eye syndrome?

Yes, some people can still wear contact lenses with dry eye syndrome. However, depending on its severity, you may need to carefully select the adequate contact lens for optimal clarity and comfort.

Oftentimes, because contact lenses sit on the eye, it's difficult for vital oxygen to reach the eye. This can worsen dry eye symptoms, and increase the risk of scratching or otherwise damaging your eye. Make sure to ask your eye doctor which contact lenses are most adapted to your condition.

Can dry eye syndrome be cured?

Unfortunately, there is no known cure for dry eye syndrome. There are, however, many treatment options that offer lasting dry eye relief.

Can dry eye syndrome cause blindness?

In rare extreme cases, dry eye syndrome can cause corneal ulcers. These ulcers can result in scarring on the eye, making it difficult for the cornea to focus light accurately. If left untreated, corneal ulcers and the associated scarring can result in blindness.

How can I prevent dry eye symptoms?

Below are a few tips that will help prevent dry eye symptoms:

  • Point fans, heaters, and air vents so that they don’t directly blow into your eyes
  • Eat foods high in omega-3 fatty acids
  • Stay properly hydrated
  • Take breaks during long tasks, especially those that require extended visual focus

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