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Dry Eyes? No Problem with Dr. Schottenstein!
When you’re looking for eye care in Upper West Side, Chelsea, or Greater Manhattan, NY, Dr. Edwin M Schottenstein is here to provide you with the service you deserve. Dr. Schottenstein is proud to offer high-quality, comprehensive eye care from his New York office. As a board-certified ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, Dr. Schottenstein is capable of treating just about any of your eye problems, no matter how big or small. One of the most common eye problems that we help with is dry eyes. About three million cases of dry eye occur each year, but with the help of Dr. Schottenstein, we’ll make sure it’s not a problem you’ll have to suffer through!
Symptoms of Dry Eyes
Some of the symptoms you may have if you have dry eyes or dry eye syndrome include the following:
- Burning sensation in your eyes
- Itchy eyes
- Sore eyes
- Red eyes
- Sensitivity to light
- Blurred vision
- Fatigued eyes
- A feeling that there’s something in your eyes
Causes of Dry Eyes
Dry eyes are caused by a lack of adequate tears. Some of the reasons this may occur can be due to one or more of the following reasons:
- Aging
- Certain medical conditions (especially thyroid problems, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis)
- Cigarette smoke
- Wind or dry air
- Staring at a computer screen for too long
- Certain antihistamines or antidepressants
- Eyelid problems
How to Treat Dry Eyes
While there are many different ways to treat dry eyes, here are some of the more common and efficient ways we can treat dry eyes:
- Artificial tears – These are mostly over-the-counter lubricating eye drops that come in many different formulations and are best for treating mild dry eyes.
- Restasis – Restasis is a prescription eye drop that lubricates the eye, reduces inflammation associated with dry eyes, and helps the body produce more natural tears.
- Xiidra – Like Restasis, Xiidra is an eye drop that’s used to kick-start tear production and reduce eye inflammation.
- Lipiflow – This is an automated, in-office treatment that uses a type of warm compress therapy and pulsed pressure to correct the balance of oils in the tear film and reduce dry eye syndrome.
- Punctual Occlusion – This is a procedure that involves plugging the small openings in the corners of the eyelids so that they don’t drain too rapidly.
Why You Should Visit Dr. Schottenstein
If you’ve had prolonged signs of dry eyes or dry eye syndrome, we recommend stopping by and visiting Dr. Schottenstein. Dr. Schottenstein will be able to determine the severity of your dry eyes and prescribe you with the proper medication, such as Xiidra or Restasis, or another kind of treatment for your case. Also, we can determine if any of your activities or lifestyles are contributing to your dry eyes and we can help make the appropriate adjustments. It may even be something as simple as purchasing an air humidifier or just taking more breaks from the computer.
Contact Your Upper West Side and Chelsea Eye Doctor Today!
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us and let us know. If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment with us, we encourage you to give us a call at (212) 874-2300 or fill out our online appointment request form. We can’t wait to hear from you and help you see more clearly!