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Dry Eye Treatment in Winter Park

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

(407) 671-3100

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 Aloma Eye Associates 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 Winter Park 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 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
Patient Reviews
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- Oct. 01, 2024
The entire office staff is professional, thorough, kind, and caring. Top notch!
- Sep. 27, 2024
Amazing practice! Everyone is absolutely delightful while still being professional!! Customer for li... fe!
- Sep. 06, 2024
The best eye doctor anywhere! Thorough, caring, professional, and kind. Her staff were also friendly... , professional, and do their jobs exceedingly well.
- Sep. 06, 2024
I love this place. They provide a wonderful service and are friendly and accommodating.
- Aug. 30, 2024
Friendly staff who explain everything you need to know
- Aug. 22, 2024
Quick and courteous service.
- Aug. 02, 2024
Dr. Ward and her team are absolutely amazing! Dr. Ward immediately came to my aid in an emergency e... ye situation. She went above and beyond on informing me about my condition and providing proper care and medications. I will never go anywhere else for eye care!!!! Thank you.
- Jul. 18, 2024
Dr.Ward and her entire staff are professional, through and personable.Always a pleasure to see them....
- Jul. 12, 2024
Amazing team that works there. Amy is wonderful and I know I am in good hands in her care. Great s... election of frames and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!
- Jul. 09, 2024
Dr Amy Ward explained everything to me in great detail. which I felt very comfortable understanding ... what is happening with my vision. The people who work in the office are very attentive and very professional. It's a good place to have an eye exam.
- Jun. 24, 2024
I actually look forward to my annual eye exam. Dr. Ward and her staff have always treated me great ,... I highly recommend her.
- Jun. 07, 2024
Very efficient office with an excellent, thorough exam! Very caring office manager and staff.
- May. 30, 2024
Aloma Eye is fantastic!
- May. 29, 2024
Dr. Ward and her staff are THE BEST! Would not go anywhere else.
- May. 26, 2024
The staff at Aloma Eye Associates are engaging, knowledgeable, competent and have great customer ser... vice. They give each person their full attention and do their best to answer any questions. Everyone I've come into contact with has had a wonderfully positive attitude and great sense of humor. I really appreciate the professional yet friendly demeanor of Dr. Amy Ward as well. She truly seems to care that you understand everything that was done during your visit and is very (rightly so) proud of her staff and office and keeps her equipment and staff practices updated. I look forward to my appointments here and feel well taken care of.
- May. 26, 2024
Dr. Amy and her staff are friendly and caring, treat you like a person not a number.
- May. 17, 2024
Candice was amazing!
- May. 10, 2024
Professional, quick, and super friendly. I love my glasses and the staff!
- May. 09, 2024
Great service. Took me in earlier than scheduled and got everything done quickly. 10/10!
- May. 09, 2024
Love going to Aloma Eye Associates.. Doctor Amy Ward is very knowledgeable, informative and explains... details in very simple terms. Best Eye Doctor I have every been to.

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Dry Eyes Treatment in Winter Park

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