TearCare Treatment for Dry Eyes

Do your eyes burn, itch, or feel sore? Do you have to use artificial tears to moisturize your eyes, but they still feel dry? If your answers are yes, there is a high chance that you have dry eye disease. 

Dry eye is actually a very common condition that affects thousands of people. This condition occurs when your eyes stop producing enough tears. And even if they do, these tears are low quality and they do not lubricate your eyes properly or evaporate too quickly.

Here is a list of the most common symptoms of Dry Eye disease:

• Itchiness and dryness
• Burning sensation
• Redness
• Blurry vision
• Light sensitivity
• Eye fatigue
• Watery eyes
• The feeling of something in your eye

What Is the TearCare System and How Does It Help with Dry Eye?

The TearCare System is one of the most innovative treatments on the market today for dry eye. It offers relief to patients with eye conditions like Dry Eye, Blepharitis, and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). It is a wearable eyelid technology device that is placed on upper and lower eyelids and sends heat directly to the meibomian glands to express them naturally. It is made of a soft and flexible material that conforms to the natural shape of your eyes. Unlike other similar devices, the TearCare System allows the patient's eyes to remain open. You can even blink during the procedure.

The procedure does not take longer than 15 minutes and can be repeated every year or every two years. After the procedure, your optometrist may prescribe you a corticosteroid to use twice a day.

The TearCare System stimulates the production of tears and removes blockages. It helps prevent damage to the meibomian glands and provides long-lasting relief for those who have Dry Eye disease.

How Safe Is the TearCare Treatment?

It is absolutely safe. When the device sends heat to the eyelid, this heat is evenly distributed. Also, it is controlled and monitored by special computer software.

Are There Any Side Effects of the TearCare System?

Just like any other procedure, the TearCare system has its side effects. Even though these side effects are rare, it is crucial to be aware of them. They include:

• Conjunctivitis
• Allergic reaction
• Burning or swelling
• Corneal abrasion
• Styes

Contact Our Optometrist Near You Today

Are you interested in the TearCare treatment? Do you want to know more about this new advanced technology? If so, you should reach out to Fountain Valley Optometry, a clinic in Fountain Valley, CA, that offers this treatment. We are ready to answer all of your questions and schedule an appointment with our eye doctor.