Aqueous deficient dry eye (ADDE) refers to an eye condition in which you experience dry eyes because your tear glands produce insufficient or poor quality tears to moisten your eyes.
If you live near St. George, UT, and are experiencing eye irritation and discomfort, Dr. Aaron Smith and our team at Stone Canyon Eye Care can help reduce and alleviate the symptoms of aqueous deficient dry eyes. Our “optometrist near me” is here to help.
What Are the Symptoms of Aqueous Deficiency?
Tear glands release a combination of fluids, oils, and mucus to protect and lubricate your eyes. Without sufficient moisture, the result can be uncomfortable symptoms and even potential eye damage if left untreated. The following common symptoms of aqueous deficiency include:
● Itchy eyes
● Burning or stinging sensation
● Redness
● Eye pain
● Blurred vision
● Stringy mucous
● Challenges wearing contact lenses for any length of time
● Eye fatigue – from reading or extensive screen time
Your First Appointment
When you first notice your dry eye symptoms are not going away, and are beginning to affect your life, give us a call so we can get you an appointment for an eye exam. Our eye doctor might do a number of different tests to narrow down the different potential causes of your dry eye. Once our optometrist is certain that ADDE is the cause of your dry eye, we will create a personalized treatment plan to help manage your symptoms so that you can go about your life without interruption.
There is no need to let your life be disrupted by dry eyes when our “optometrist near me” is here to help you get the relief you are looking for. Call us so that we can get you on the path towards better eye health.
Get Eye Care from Our Optometrist, Eye Dr. Arron Smith
Aqueous deficiency has the potential to lead to reduced visibility if not treated timely. If you have dry or irritated eyes, and live or work in the greater St. George, UT, area, and are searching for relief from the symptoms of ADDE or another type of dry eyes, eye Dr. Smith with us at Stone Canyon Eye Care can be reached at (435) 359-2020. Our “optometrist near me” is here to help.
