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Spotting the Signs of Dry Eye

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Understanding the Symptoms

Dry eye is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and its symptoms can vary in severity. It's crucial to recognize the signs of dry eye early to seek appropriate treatment and improve your eye health and comfort.

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Common Symptoms to Look Out For

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Experiencing dry eye symptoms can greatly affect your daily life and overall health. These symptoms can disrupt your work, hobbies, and even your ability to carry out everyday tasks comfortably.

The constant discomfort and distraction caused by these symptoms can lower your productivity and overall quality of life. 

Here are common signs that may indicate dry eye syndrome:

  • Dryness:
    A persistent sensation of dryness, grittiness, or eye irritation.
  • Itching:
    Frequent itching or a burning sensation in and around the eyes.
  • Redness:
    Bloodshot or red eyes, often accompanied by discomfort.·
  • Excessive Tearing:
    Paradoxically, your eyes may produce more tears as a response to dryness, leading to watery eyes.
  • Blurry Vision:
    Vision may become temporarily blurred, particularly when reading or using digital screens.
  • Light Sensitivity:
    Increased sensitivity to light, known as photophobia.
  • Foreign Body Sensation:
    Feeling as though something is in your eye.
  • Eye Fatigue:
    Increased eye fatigue, especially during prolonged periods of reading, screen time, or other visually demanding tasks.

Ignoring dry eye symptoms can lead to worsening discomfort and potential complications. Chronic dry eye can damage the eye's surface and increase the risk of eye infections, scarring, and vision loss. Seeking professional guidance if you're experiencing any of these symptoms is crucial.


Dry Eye Diagnosis and Expert Care

When you choose The Eyeglass Store for your dry eye care, you benefit from our expertise in comprehensive diagnosis. We understand that your unique health history and lifestyle can affect your dry eye differently, which is why we practice personalized care tailored to you. Our approach includes:

  • In-Depth Eye Exams

    During a comprehensive eye exam, we evaluate your eyelids, eye surface, and your complete health history and lifestyle to identify potential underlying causes of dry eyes.

  • Tear Assessment

    We conduct a detailed assessment of your tears, measuring their volume and quality. This assessment helps us identify any deficiencies in tear quantity or quality, crucial factors in dry eye diagnosis.

  • Tear Breakup Time

    Using advanced techniques like tear breakup time measurement, we identify specific areas of your eyes where tears may evaporate more rapidly. This information aids in tailoring your treatment plan.

  • Specialized Dry Eye Test: Schirmer Test

    This test involves placing blotting test paper strips on the lower eyelids to measure tear production over a specific time. It helps determine the volume of tears your eyes produce.

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- Nov. 10, 2024
Great place
- Oct. 27, 2024
I have been a patient of Dr. Budd for the last 15 years and have nothing but great things to say! To... day I saw Dr. Ives for the first time and she was lovely too πŸ™‚ The same is true for the front office staff; I was terribly indecisive picking out frames close to closing time and they were all so kind in helping me choose the right pair for me regardless of the time of day. So very appreciative of The Eyeglass Store!!
- Aug. 30, 2024
Dr. Budd is very thorough in explaining the exams and educating the client about what they're lookin... g at. He is clearly very passionate about what he does and you can trust him with your eye health.
- Aug. 06, 2024
Dr. Budd was very thorough in explaining cataract removal to me. He demonstrated the lense removal a... nd replacement. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
- Jul. 31, 2024
I brought my 90 year old mother in for a pair reading glasses. After getting turned away at another ... eyeglass store because they did not accept medical insurance, we walked into The Eyeglass store at 4:25 pm. They closed at 4:30. Mary was the person helping us and she graciously allowed my Mom to pick out the frames even though it was past 4:30. She was patient and helpful! Great customer service in a day and age where good customer service is rare! Thanks, Mary!
- Jun. 28, 2024
Friendly, professional doctors and staff, and flexible scheduling.
- Jun. 27, 2024
I have been going to this establishement for over a decade for my eyewear, contacts and checkup need... s. The staff is azaming and welcoming, they will go above & beyond to help you find right glasses and fit for you. The quality of frames and lenses is always great. Dr. Budd has been amazing over the years, he is thoroug and detail oriented and has helped me over the years to keep my eyes healthy. Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed.
- Jan. 06, 2024
Very thorough Dr.Been to multiple eye Drs and none of them were able to tell me why my vision in one... eye is worse than the other. Customer service was also great!
- Dec. 30, 2023
Very pleasant and helpful
- Dec. 27, 2023
Very professional service at this office. All staff are knowledgeable and well trained in their role... s. My new eye doctor is excellent in her field and very caring about her patients.
- Dec. 04, 2023
Our family has been seeing Dr. J. Bud for a long time and always he was very through and extremely p... atient. Their staff is also very kind and helpful. I am a fully satisfied customer kudos to the entire team of The Eyeglass Store. Regards
- Nov. 13, 2023
Arrived about 40 minutes before close, Kelly was friendly, patient & helpful, paid no mind to the ti... me. We bought 2 pair of glasses, eager for them to come in!
- Oct. 29, 2023
Great selection of frames. Awesome customer service.
- Oct. 21, 2023
I delt with Kelli, she was very professional and and very knowledgeable. Excellent employee.
- Sep. 15, 2023
I bought a pair of Rec Specs from the Eyeglass Store mainly for cycling and they are perfect. The pe... rson who waited on me was patient, kind, and knowledgeable, and my glasses were made within one week. Highly recommend this place.
- Aug. 30, 2023
I see Dr. Kaur for my annual visits, as well as my children. She is always so pleasant, sweet, knowl... edgeable, personable and interacts great with children! She even asks my young children if they have any questions which is so considerate to give them time to talk with her about their glasses. She really takes her time and never rushes you. I cannot say enough good things about her and I highly recommend her for your eye care needs!
- Aug. 27, 2023
I can’t say enough about Dr. Budd and staff! Exceptional service and expertise! Very personable wi... th patients and answers all questions on point! Recommend 100%
- Aug. 26, 2023
As usual - great thorough examine and friendly service
- Aug. 23, 2023
I had an appointment with Dr. Bud yesterday. He was kind and informative. I have been going there fo... r several years now and will continue. However, this is not Kenneth Funk, sr, this is his wife, Margie!! 😊
- Aug. 14, 2023
I love the staff friendly and welcoming. Dr Budd is kind and attentive to your needs he makes sure ... he is treating all your eye needs with state of the art equipment. I am very satisfied. Been a patient for 6 yrs

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Dry Eyes in Monroeville

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Consult Our Dry Eye Experts

At The Eyeglass Store, our experienced eye care specialists are ready to help you find relief from dry eye symptoms. We understand these symptoms' impact on your daily life and are committed to improving your eye health and comfort.

Contact us to schedule an appointment and discuss your dry eye symptoms. Let's work together to find the most suitable treatment and enhance your quality of life.

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