Dry Eye Management

This diagnosis is one of the most frustrating eye conditions. This condition affects not only the comfort of your eyes and your vision but can also affect how you function in your daily life.

Your doctor may try several methods of treatments to manage your symptoms, from over the counter or prescription eye drops to vitamins, eyelid hygiene or modifying your environment. Controlling the severity of your symptoms may require several follow up visits. You and your eye doctor must work closely together to find a solution that is right for you.

Willis Knighton Eye Institute now offers BlephEx to treat Blepharitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the eyelids which is caused by an overgrowth of normal bacteria that live along the eyelid margin. Blepharitis is often the precursor to more severe eyelid diseases, such as Meibomian Gland Disease and Dry Eye. Learn more about BlephEx.

The following Willis Knighton Eye Institute providers treat dry eyes:

Diabetic Retinopathy

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes can cause partial vision loss and lead to blindness. The damage involves tiny blood vessels in the retina and can be treated, but don’t wait for the symptoms. By the time symptoms occur – blurry vision, shadows or pain, the disease may be severe. People with known diabetes need annual eye exams sometimes even more often if diabetic eye changes have begun. The best prevention is keeping your blood sugar in check.

What happens:

When high blood sugar levels go unchecked, it can damage tiny blood vessels that support the retina. These blood vessels can swell, break and leak fluid. In some cases, dozens of new abnormal blood vessels grow, resulting in a condition called proliferative retinopathy. The abnormal vessels are very fragile and break open easily. These processes gradually damage the retina, causing blurred vision, blind spots or blindness.

The following Willis Knighton Eye Institute doctors treat this condition: