Uploaded on May 18, 2025
Address: 328 Sparta Ave b, ste b3, Sparta, NJ 07871 Phone: 973-862-3888 Website URL https://www.eyedealeyecarenj.com/
Dry Eye Treatment and Relief NJ
Dry Eye Treatment and Relief NJ
Contact:
Address: 328 Sparta Ave b, ste b3, Sparta, NJ 07871
Phone: 973-862-3888
Website URL
https://www.eyedealeyecarenj.com/
About US:
Dry eye disease is a complex condition associated with a wide variety of individual, environmental and disease-
related factors.
It is affecting the tears and ocular surface resulting in symptoms of discomfort, visual disturbance, and tear film
instability, with potential damage to the ocular surface.
The tear film of the eye consists of three layers: oil (produced by meibomian glands at the edges of the eyelids
near the eyelashes), water (produced by the lacrimal glands under the eyebrow), and mucus (produced by
conjunctival glands on the white of the eye). Each serves its own purpose. The disruption of the oily layer will cause
Evaporative Dry Eye Disease, which is the most common type. The disruption of the watery layer would cause
Aqueous deficiency and Dry Eye Disease. When patients don’t produce enough tears in one of two layers it can
become very symptomatic and debilitating.
Symptoms: Common symptoms of Dry Eye Disease are itching, redness, burning, tearing, blurry vision, ocular
fatigue, and even headaches. Some patients mention foreign body sensations and some say they cannot keep their
eyes open for very long. People who work long hours at a computer blink much less than should, which causes
disruption of the tear film and quicker tear evaporation. All these symptoms may be very painful and debilitating in
our daily lives.
Causes: There are multiple factors that affect tear production. Older age( women affected more than men),
smoking, contact lens wear, environmental irritants such as dry air, smoke, air conditioning, heating all contribute
to worsening Dry Eye Disease.
Some autoimmune diseases such as Lupus and Rheumatoid arthritis affect tear secretion that leads to
inflammatory Dry Eye Disease. Diseases such as Diabetes and Herpes Zoster are associated with decreased corneal
sensation that causes to produce less tears. A skin condition such as Rosacea is a common one to affect eyelids and
production of the oily part of the tear film. A wide variety of common medications, both prescription and over-the-
counter, can cause dry eye by reducing tear production.
Treatment: First and the most important step in treating Dry Eye Disease is to evaluate and diagnose what type
and at what level of severity Dry Eye Disease is presented and based on the condition.
Specialists at Dry Eye Treatment and Relief NJ may initiate one or multiple treatments such as:
• Artificial tears: lubricating eye drops that help moisturize the surface.
• Lubricating gel or ointment: provide extra lubrication for the ocular surface during sleep.
• Humidifier or pan of water on the radiator can add additional moisture to dry air.
• Omega-3 fatty acids- may provide relief by allowing the oil glands to produce better oils for extra
moisturization.
• Prescription medication such as Restasis, Xiidra or Cequa can be prescribed for dry eye management to improve
the Aqueous layer of the tear film.
• Punctal Plugs: help to retain your own tears on the surface of your eyes.
• IPL- Intense Pulsed Light can help to warm up and express clogged glands that cause Evaporative Dry Eye
Disease.
Call us at (973) 862–3888.
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Additional Details:
Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday - Sunday Closed
Payment Accepted: All insurance, all cc
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