Dry Eye Treatment | Doylestown

Helping You Manage Dry Eye Disease

Your overall eye health is important to us, and a common condition like dry eye can not only affect your comfort but put a dent in your productivity too. Dry eye is a common condition where your eyes do not produce enough tears, or your tears evaporate too quickly, leading to inflammation and irritation.

Our team at Buckingham Eye is experienced with dry eye treatment, and we offer innovative treatment methods such as OptiLight by Lumenis, punctal plugs, and meibomian gland expression to help you find relief.

Don’t let dry eye interfere with your comfort and productivity—contact us to schedule your appointment today.

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What Is Dry Eye Caused By?

Dry eye can be caused by inconsistencies in your tear film, which consists of 3 layers:

The oily outer layer
The watery middle layer
The inner mucus layer

When the glands that produce these elements of your tears are not functioning properly or become inflamed, dry eye can occur. Inflammation and other dry eye symptoms can also result from meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

What Is MGD?

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a chronic and progressive condition that can affect the function of the meibomian glands in your eyelids. These glands produce an oil layer that helps lubricate the surface of your eyes and prevent tears from evaporating too quickly.

However, with MGD, the oils produced by your glands can become thicker and clog the glands, leading to inflammation, eyelid irritation, and dry eye symptoms such as eye irritation, watery eyes, and a scratchy feeling.

We offer meibomian gland expression as a form of treatment to help you manage your dry eye symptoms.

Dry Eye Signs & Symptoms

Did you know that various environmental factors and lifestyle habits can increase your chances of developing dry eyes? This can include exposure to dry air or wind, long-term contact lens wear, and even digital eye strain.

Some common signs and symptoms of dry eye to look out for include:

Blurry vision
Watery eyes
Sensitivity to light
A scratching, stinging, or burning sensation

Our Innovative Dry Eye Treatments & Solutions

We understand the discomfort and inconvenience that dry eyes can cause. That’s why we offer a variety of dry eye treatments and solutions, including OptiLight by Lumenis and meibomian gland expression, to help address your symptoms and restore your comfort.

Our team will work with you to determine the right treatment based on your unique needs. We’ll provide warm and welcoming care to help you feel comfortable and reassured throughout the entire process.

OptiLight by Lumenis

OptiLight by Lumenis is a light-based, noninvasive treatment done in the area below the eyes to manage dry eye. The first and only IPL FDA-approved for dry eye management.
The treatment is safe, gentle, and is backed by more than 20 clinical studies.

OptiLight uses precise pulses of light to reduce the inflammation that is typically associated with dry eye disease, improve tear break-up time, and increase meibomian gland functionality.

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Meibomian Gland Expression

If you’re experiencing dry eye symptoms, you may find relief with a simple and effective treatment called meibomian gland expression.

This noninvasive procedure involves applying gentle pressure to the meibomian glands. By expressing the oil, the quality and quantity of your tears can improve, reducing dry eye symptoms such as irritation, itching, and watery eyes.

Punctal Plugs

Punctal plugs are small devices placed into tear ducts to block the drainage of tears and help keep your eyes moist and prevent them from drying out too quickly.

Punctal plugs are an efficient treatment method that can be effective in providing lasting relief from dry eye symptoms. Our team will work with you to determine whether punctal plugs are the right treatment option for your unique needs.

Medicated Eye Drops

Medicated eye drops such as RESTASIS may be an effective treatment option to relieve your dry eye discomfort.

Restasis eye drops contain an active ingredient that can help reduce inflammation and increase the eye’s natural ability to produce tears.This can be an effective treatment option to relieve discomfort related to dry eye.

Getting Relief from Dry Eyes

Dr. Rajha and the team at Buckingham Eye are committed to helping you find relief from dry eyes. We are always looking for new ways to help our patients, and our dry eye services start with getting to the bottom of your symptoms and finding the treatment method that works for you.

Dry eyes don’t have to interfere with your productivity—contact us to schedule your appointment today.

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