Eye Treatment Archives - Dry Eye Care Texas

Why Do I Wake Up with Dry Eyes?

Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when the...

Why Do I Wake Up with Dry Eyes?

Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. Nighttime exposure with dry eye disease refers to the symptoms of dryness, irritation, and discomfort that are experienced during the night or upon waking up in the morning. During the night, […]

Dry Eye Care Texas - Low Level Light Therapy

What is Low-level Light Therapy?

Low-level light therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation, has been proposed as a treatment for dry eye disease (DED). The...

What is Low-level Light Therapy?

Low-level light therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation, has been proposed as a treatment for dry eye disease (DED). The idea behind LLLT is that exposure to specific wavelengths of light can stimulate cellular processes in the body, leading to reduced inflammation and improved tissue repair. For DED specifically, LLLT is thought to work by […]

Risk Factors for Dry Eye Disease

Dry Eye Disease is a chronic condition that is becoming more prevalent by the year. There are many risk factors...

Risk Factors for Dry Eye Disease

Dry Eye Disease is a chronic condition that is becoming more prevalent by the year. There are many risk factors that can contribute to this condition that we should be mindful of. One of the most obvious risk factors that we may all know of is age. We’ve seen for years that dry eye is […]

What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?

We have oil glands within our eyelids that provide the oil layer of our tear film. If the oil in...

What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?

We have oil glands within our eyelids that provide the oil layer of our tear film. If the oil in these glands is not released effectively, then it backs up and eventually hardens, which is called Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Our natural blinking mechanism applies mild pressure, which allows the oil to be released into our […]

What is the TearCare System?

Dry, gritty, red and vision fluctuations are some of the symptoms you can experience from Evaporative Dry Eye Disease due...

What is the TearCare System?

Dry, gritty, red and vision fluctuations are some of the symptoms you can experience from Evaporative Dry Eye Disease due to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. TearCare Thermal Gland Expression is an in-office treatment that targets clogged oil glands. This device uses applicators that adhere to the upper and lower eyelids to provide therapeutic heat. The placement […]

Bacterial/Mite Overgrowth on the Eyelashes

Overgrowth of mites on the lashes is more common than you would think! Blepharitis is a common and chronic eyelid...

Bacterial/Mite Overgrowth on the Eyelashes

Overgrowth of mites on the lashes is more common than you would think! Blepharitis is a common and chronic eyelid condition, in which there is an overgrowth of bacteria on the eyelashes or biofilm on the lid margins. This bacteria build up can cause the eyelids to become irritated, swollen, and often oily, leading to […]

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Rosacea in the Eye?

Many of us may be familiar with facial rosacea, but ocular rosacea is a common ocular finding with dry eye...

Rosacea in the Eye?

Many of us may be familiar with facial rosacea, but ocular rosacea is a common ocular finding with dry eye disease. Ocular rosacea is a condition in which leaky abnormal blood vessels appear on the lid margins. These abnormal blood vessels contribute to inflammation on the ocular surface, decreased meibomian gland function which can then […]

What is New in Dry Eye?

What if I tell you we can improve your dry eye symptoms but also help with fine lines and wrinkles...

What is New in Dry Eye?

What if I tell you we can improve your dry eye symptoms but also help with fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes! Tempsure Envi is a Radiofrequency (RF) device that has been used for aesthetic purposes for many years. Now we are able to offer this as a safe and effective off-label treatment for […]

Insufficient Tear Production

Aqueous deficient dry eye is a type of dry eye disease that occurs when the lacrimal glands do not produce...

Insufficient Tear Production

Aqueous deficient dry eye is a type of dry eye disease that occurs when the lacrimal glands do not produce enough of the watery component of tears, which is called the aqueous layer. This causes an insufficient tear production and can lead to symptoms such as dryness, burning, stinging, itching, redness, and sensitivity to light. […]

Keratitis

Keratitis occurs when the dry eye is uncontrolled and begins causing inflammation on the cornea. The cornea is a clear,...

Keratitis

Keratitis occurs when the dry eye is uncontrolled and begins causing inflammation on the cornea. The cornea is a clear, dome-shaped surface at the front of your eye that contributes to your vision. This inflammation causes vision fluctuations and eye discomfort and tells us the dry eye is at a more advanced stage. Due to […]