{"id":20161,"date":"2021-12-12T08:33:31","date_gmt":"2021-12-12T08:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=20161"},"modified":"2021-12-12T08:33:31","modified_gmt":"2021-12-12T08:33:31","slug":"dry-eyes-top-6-faqs-on-effective-in-office-treatments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/dry-eyes-top-6-faqs-on-effective-in-office-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Dry Eyes: Top 6 FAQs on Effective In-Office Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"

As many as 50% of adults suffer from dry eyes. Could in-office treatments be the solution?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dry eye symptoms may be handled at home by applying warm compresses<\/a>, using lubricating eye drops<\/a> and taking supplements<\/a>, but eye doctors now have a range of effective in-office procedures that can treat the cause of the dry eyes.<\/p>\n

When dry eye symptoms persist or become too severe, your eye doctor may have a range of in-office treatments to offer lasting results.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Here are our top 6 FAQs about effective in-office treatments for dry eye syndrome:<\/p>\n

Q1: Why are in-office treatments for dry eyes effective?<\/b><\/h2>\n

In-office treatments for dry eye are much more effective than at-home solutions because your eye doctor is able to ensure that the most effective treatment is provided and properly executed<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The eye doctor can also monitor how well treatment is working for you and make any adjustments to provide the best outcomes.<\/p>\n

In the event that certain in-office treatments are not delivering the desired results, your eye doctor can more easily evaluate why they\u2019re falling short and adjust aspects of treatment, or recommend a different treatment altogether.<\/p>\n

This is not true for at-home treatments. Your eye doctor is not able to closely monitor if you\u2019re doing the treatment correctly, and often relies more on patient feedback than on direct observation to determine reasons why certain treatments may not be working.<\/p>\n

Q2: What are the most common in-office devices used to treat dry eyes?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The most commonly used in-office devices<\/a> by eye doctors to treat dry eye symptoms are steam goggles and pulsed heat devices.<\/p>\n

In both cases, these treatments involve the warming and massaging of the eyelids and meibomian glands, which line the edge of the eyelids.<\/p>\n

These procedures reduce dry eye symptoms by releasing oils that are essential for a healthy tear film, and which might have been clogged in the glands, causing dry eye symptoms<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Q3: How do steam goggles work to help with dry eye symptoms?<\/b><\/h2>\n

For a steam goggle treatment, goggles are placed over your eyes, which are then warmed by means of an electronic timing device. This causes the goggles to produce steam, bringing moisture to the eyes.<\/p>\n

Steam goggles use gentle heat to warm up your eyelids, which softens the oils from the meibomian glands in your eyelids and may opens up any blocked pores.<\/b><\/p>\n

Your eye doctor may then massage your eyelids, or open the oil glands manually. This will release oils into your tears that will help lessen or resolve your dry eye symptoms.<\/p>\n

This treatment can be used on its own or along with other procedures to effectively address your dry eye symptoms.<\/p>\n

SEE RELATED: <\/b>10 In-Office Treatments for Dry Eyes<\/a><\/p>\n

Don’t let dry eyes affect your lifestyle. Make an appointment to discuss in-office treatments with your eye doctor near you.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t

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