Dry eye occurs when the eye’s natural tear film evaporates too quickly. When you have evaporative dry eye, that means that your tear film doesn't have enough of one of the layers called the lipid layer. Dry eye can be difficult to live with as it can interrupt your life and cause frustration and pain. At Stone Canyon Eye Care, we have provided residents of St. George, UT, and the surrounding areas with eye care services for many years.
Symptoms of Dry Eye
Your eyes light feel gritty, dry, irritated, and rough. Your eyes can become red, and you may feel a stinging or burning feeling. You might believe that there's something in your eyes when nothing is there. Many patients get stingy mucus that comes from the eyes. You may have tired eyes, watery eyes, itchiness, and/or strained eyes. It can also cause your vision to be blurry. When you notice any of these signs of dry eye, you need eye care from an optometrist.
Causes of Evaporation
Evaporative dry eye can be made worse when something causes the tear film to dry out even more. The winter air in UT can certainly cause this, as can spending a lot of time outdoors in the wind. If it's dry inside your home because of the dry air or because there is a lot of air-conditioning being used, you can use a humidifier in your home to put more moisture in the air. This can help your tear film to stay on your eyes for longer. You also need to seek eye care from an eye dr to help you with the inflammation that dry eye can cause.
Get Your Eye Care
If you may have dry eye, you need eye care. For your eye exam and treatment for dry eye, give us a call at our St. George, UT, office for an appointment.
