Dry Eye Treatment in Fairmont

We use special dyes to examine your eye’s surface more closely and help check for damage or dryness. Dyes can help us accurately assess your eye’s health so that we can customize your treatment.

A TBUT test helps measure how long it takes for tears to break up after you blink, indicating whether they provide enough protection. If they evaporate too quickly, it may mean that your tears aren’t keeping enough moisture in your eye.

During a Schirmer’s test, we place a small strip of paper under your lower eyelid to help determine if your eyes produce enough tears.

InflammaDry can help us detect special proteins related to inflammation in the eye. This can help us decide if inflammation contributes to dry eye symptoms and guide us toward treatments that will reduce discomfort and improve tear production.

We use meibomian gland expression, which involves gently removing blockages to help maintain a healthy oil balance in your tear film.

Eyelid debridement and masks can also cleanse and soothe your eyes. These gentle treatments can open up your meibomian glands to promote healthy tears.

While over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops for dry eye may offer temporary relief by lubricating the eye surface, prescription eye drops often address the underlying cause of dry eye. 

Prescription eye drops can contain active ingredients that help reduce inflammation and promote tear production, leading to more lasting relief than OTC drops.

Amniotic membranes are thin, transparent tissues that act as a natural, protective bandage for the eye’s surface. The tissue layer helps promote healing, reduce inflammation, and improve tear production.

Amniotic membranes can be a valuable option for patients with chronic or severe dry eye who haven’t responded to standard therapies.

To promote tear production, we can use punctal plugs to help you retain moisture by blocking your tear ducts. For increased lubrication, medicated eye drops can be prescribed to deliver moisture and address inflammation in the eye.

We also recommend Omega-3 supplements, which can help improve your tear quality and reduce inflammation.

Ocular steroids are potent anti-inflammatory medications that can effectively treat severe dry eye conditions. Eye doctors typically prescribe steroids for short-term use to manage acute flare-ups or specific inflammatory conditions associated with dry eye.

Serum tears contain essential growth factors and nutrients that promote healing and reduce inflammation on the ocular surface. This approach can be highly effective, but because they require a specialized preparation process, serum tears are usually saved for cases where traditional treatments haven’t worked.