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Effective Dry Eyes Solutions at Peepers Eyecare Center

Struggling with dry eyes can affect your daily life and overall eye health. At Peepers Eyecare Center in Bowie and Gambrills, MD, and NV'y Optical on Main in Annapolis, MD, we offer specialized treatments to manage dry eye syndrome (DES). Our experienced optometrists provide personalized care to help alleviate symptoms like dryness, burning, and scratchiness.

We might recommend artificial tears (lubricating eye drops) or prescription eye drops to help increase your tear production. If you wear contact lenses, many artificial tears products cannot be used when wearing contact lenses.

Another way to address DES due to the effects of sun, wind, and dust on dry eyes is to wear sunglasses when outdoors. Wraparound styles offer the best protection. Indoors, an air cleaner can filter out dust and other particles from the air. Humidifiers add moisture and can alleviate your symptoms.

For more significant cases of dry eye, we could recommend punctal plugs. These are tiny devices inserted in the ducts in your lids to slow the drainage of tears. Nutritional supplements containing certain essential fatty acids can decrease dry eye symptoms. Drinking more water may also relieve your symptoms.

If medications are the cause of dry eyes, discontinuing the drug or switching to another generally resolves the problem. Be sure to consult with your doctor before doing so.

Treating any underlying eyelid disease, such as blepharitis, helps as well. This may call for antibiotic or steroid drops, plus frequent eyelid scrubs with an antibacterial shampoo.

If you are considering LASIK, be aware that dry eyes may disqualify you for the surgery, at least until your dry eye condition is successfully treated. Dry eyes increase your risk for poor healing after LASIK, so most surgeons will want to treat the dry eyes first, to ensure a good LASIK outcome. This goes for other types of vision correction surgery, as well.

Call us today to learn more about our dry eye treatments and how we can help you.

Recognizing the Need for Professional Dry Eye Care

If you're experiencing persistent dry eye discomfort, it may be time to seek professional help. Here are some signs you might need to consult an optometrist:

• Constant dryness in the eyes
• Sensation of burning or itching
• Feeling like there's something in your eye
• Redness or irritation
• Difficulty wearing contact lenses
• Frequent use of over-the-counter eye drops

For effective relief from dry eye symptoms, get in touch with Peepers Eyecare Center in Bowie and Gambrills, MD, and NV'y Optical on Main in Annapolis, MD.

Benefits of Professional Dry Eye Treatment

Addressing dry eye syndrome with the help of our experienced optometrists offers numerous advantages:

• Customized treatment plans
• Access to prescription eye drops
• Long-term management strategies
• Reduced discomfort and irritation
• Improved overall eye health
• Expert advice and follow-up care

Contact Peepers Eyecare Center in Bowie and Gambrills, MD, and NV'y Optical on Main in Annapolis, MD to find out how our professional dry eye treatments can benefit you.

Advantages of Choosing Peepers Eyecare Center

Our commitment to quality eye care and patient satisfaction sets us apart. Here’s why you should choose us for your dry eye treatments:

• 30+ years of experience in eye care
• Locally, family-, woman-, and minority-owned
• Emergency services available
• On-site lab for quick and efficient service
• Affordable eyewear options
• Price matching on contact lenses
• Insurance paperwork handled for you

Reach out to us at Peepers Eyecare Center in Bowie and Gambrills, MD, and NV'y Optical on Main in Annapolis, MD today to address your dry eye concerns.

Get in Touch with Us

Don’t let dry eye syndrome impact your quality of life. Contact Peepers Eyecare Center – Bowie Eye Doctor in Bowie, MD, for expert care and effective treatments. Your eye health is our priority.

Our Gambrils, MD and Annapolis, MD locations are available for DES treatments, too.