Symptoms and Diagnosis of Dry Eye Syndrome
Symptoms of Dry Eye
People who suffer from Dry Eye experience a variety of symptoms, including:
- Discomfort, including pain, fatigue, stinging, burning or itching
- Redness
- Inconsistent tear production (excessive tears, followed by dry periods)
- Stringy discharge
- Sensitivity to light
- Dryness
- Sandy or gritty feeling (as if something is in the eye)
- Intermittent vision disturbance, such as blurry vision
- Heavy eyelids
- Uncomfortable contact lenses
- Eye fatigue
- Discomfort while reading, working on the computer, or any activity that requires visual attention
Diagnosing Dry Eyes
Because dry eye symptoms can be very subtle, patients can go undiagnosed or undertreated. Dr. Sandra Cremers, a board-certified ophthalmologist and an accomplished leader in the treatment of Dry Eye, will work with you and your individual needs to develop a customized diagnostic and treatment plan to ensure successful results.
Dr. Cremers uses a multi-faceted approach to diagnosing dry eye syndrome. We combine your self-assessment, physician administered testing with our state-of-the art diagnostic technology to determine the cause, severity, and best treatment protocol for your dry eye condition. Your diagnostic process may include:
- SPEED™ Dry Eye Questionnaire
- Tear osmolarity testing (TearLab)
- Inflammation Testing (InflammaDry)
- Meibography
- Corneal Topography
- Lipid layer testing (LipiView)
- Blinking pattern evaluation (LipiView)
- In-office allergy testing if allergies are suspected
- In-office testing for Sjogren’s syndrome, if indicated
- Laboratory blood testing
You don’t have to suffer with constant eye irritation. Let our dry eye specialist, Dr. Sandra Cremers assess your condition and recommend the appropriate treatment.