Dry eye occurs when one is unable to produce enough tears to lubricate the eye. It can also happen when your tears evaporate faster than they’re produced. Though the condition most often occurs in people over fifty and is more common in women than in men, anyone can experience dry eye syndrome. At Romanoff Vision, our ophthalmologist has years of experience providing residents of Sylvania, OH with dry eye treatment.

Signs of Dry Eye

• Pain or redness
• Eye straining when reading
• Fluctuating periods of dry to watery eyes.
• Sensitivity to light.
• Burning or itchiness
• Eye fatigue

If you notice any of these symptoms, contact our eye doctor as soon as possible for dry eye treatment. Following are the five most common causes of dry eye.

Old Age

As we grow old, the systems of our bodies slow down. Tear production is no exception. As the protein that is necessary for tear film production becomes less available, the body produces a lower volume of tears, leading to dry eye.

Fluctuating Hormones

As women grow old, their hormonal composition changes. At menopause, the changes are so significant that they may result in dry eye.

Medications

Certain medications raise your chances of developing dry eye. These medications include birth control pills, antidepressants, decongestants, and antihistamines. Hormone replacement therapy may also contribute to this condition.

Prolonged Computer Use

Staring at a computer screen for hours may affect your tears leading to a dry eye.  People working at a computer screen tend to blink less often resulting in faster evaporation of tears. You can reduce this effect by blinking more often to lubricate the eyes.

Laser Surgery

During eye surgery, some nerves in your cornea may be severed, resulting in lowered tear production. Consult our ophthalmologist if you begin experiencing dry eye following eye surgery.

Contact Our Ophthalmologist in Sylvania, OH for Dry Eye Treatment

If you are looking for dry eye treatment in Sylvania, OH, contact Romanoff Vision Today at (419) 885-5556.