DRY EYE TREATMENT
Dry Eye can have a major impact on your quality of life. You may find your eyes get tired faster or you have difficulty reading. Not to mention the discomfort of a burning sensation or blurry vision. Let’s take a look at dry eye treatments – from simple self-care to innovative prescriptions and therapies – to help you see clearly and comfortably.
What is Dry Eye?
Understanding dry eye will help you determine the best treatment option. Dry eye occurs when a person doesn't have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears reduce eye infections, wash away foreign matter, and keep the eye’s surface smooth and clear. People with dry eyes either do not produce enough tears or their tears are poor quality. It’s a common and often chronic problem, especially in older adults.
Preventive Self-Care
Before we delve into more serious dry eye treatment options, here are a few simple self-care options that can manage minor cases of dry eye.
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Blink regularly when reading or staring at a computer screen for a long time.
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Make sure there’s adequate humidity in the air at work and at home.
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Wear sunglasses outside to reduce sun and wind exposure. Wraparound glasses are best.
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Take supplements with essential fatty acids as these may decrease dry eye symptoms.
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Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each day to avoid dehydration.
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Find out if any of your prescriptions have dry eye as a side effect and if so, see if you can take an alternative.
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
The Leading Cause of Dry Eye
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is involved in up to 87% of dry eye cases. The meibomian glands produce an oil (meibum) that prevents tears from evaporating too quickly—an especially critical function in Colorado’s dry climate.
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With increased screen use, blinking becomes less frequent, causing these glands to clog and gradually stop working. MGD may cause:
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Dryness or burning
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Watery eyes
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Fluctuating or blurry vision
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Eye fatigue
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MGD is a chronic, degenerative condition, similar to gum disease. Just as gums require regular care, eyelids and oil glands need ongoing attention to remain healthy.
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Our Approach
At Peek to Peak Vision & Boutique, we focus on treating the root cause, not just masking symptoms with artificial tears. Our goal is to restore gland health, improve tear stability, and provide lasting comfort. Moreover, we understand you all have busy lives and we want to find solutions that easily fit into your lifestyle.
