Personalized Relief for Dry, Scratchy Eyes
Dry eyes can be frustrating. Whether it’s blurry vision looking at your computer screen making it tough to get through your day at work, dry eyes can disrupt your day-to-day life.
At SkyVision Centers, we know clear, comfortable vision isn’t just a luxury—it’s something everyone deserves. We’re passionate about providing real, personalized relief for dry eye symptoms. Using innovative technology like IPL and LipiFlow, we go beyond quick fixes to address the root causes of your discomfort. Let’s find a solution that works for you. Book an eye exam today.
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More Than Dryness: Common Symptoms
Dryness is the most common symptom, but did you know dry eye can also cause watery eyes?
Dry eye is a chronic condition caused by an imbalance in your tear film—a mix of oils, mucus, electrolytes, proteins, and water. A healthy tear film keeps your eyes clean, comfortable, and clear.
Common symptoms can include:
- Scratchy or burning feeling
- Feeling like something’s in the eye
- Light sensitivity
- Watery eyes
- Blurry vision
- Redness
Finding the Right Relief for You
Every person experiences dry eye differently. That’s why we take the time to understand your individual symptoms, concerns, and lifestyle to create a personalized approach that works for your eyes and your life. Your treatment plan may involve a combination of in-office treatments and at-home therapies.
Over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops can offer a quick fix for dry eyes but can worsen symptoms over time. Many OTC eye drops contain preservatives that can irritate the eyes.
We’re here to help you move beyond those temporary solutions and find real, lasting relief. Your eyes deserve care that truly makes a difference.
At-Home Relief
A few common at-home therapies that can help include:
- Heated Eye Masks: These soothing masks can help to melt and unclog hardened oil glands.
- Eyelid Sprays: Designed to gently cleanse the eyelids and help remove debris that worsens dry eye symptoms.
- Omega-3 Supplements: May help reduce inflammation and improve tear quality.
- Prescription Eye Drops: OTC drops offer temporary lubrication, while prescription drops can help target the root cause of dry eye, often inflammation.
- Punctal Occlusion: Tiny devices or a specialized gel filler are inserted into the tear ducts to block drainage and increase tear film moisture, helping to relieve dry eye symptoms.
Light Therapy with IPL
Optima IPL (intense pulsed light) is a noninvasive procedure that uses light pulses to target and reduce inflammation in the oil-producing eyelid glands. These glands produce the oily layer of your tear film, which helps prevent tear evaporation to moisten your eyes.
How IPL Works
Optima IPL gently treats the skin around the eyelids, which helps:
- Reduce inflammation: Inflammation can block the meibomian glands and disrupt tear production. IPL helps calm this inflammation, allowing the glands to function more effectively.
- Stimulate collagen production: This can help tighten the skin around the eyelids and improve the overall health of the eyelid glands.
Benefits of IPL
IPL is a quick 15–30 minute treatment that offers many benefits:
- Improved tear quality: By reducing inflammation and stimulating gland function, IPL can help to improve the quality of your tears, making them more stable and less likely to evaporate.
- Reduced dry eye symptoms: You may experience significant relief from common dry eye symptoms such as dryness, irritation, burning, and blurred vision.
- Noninvasive and comfortable: IPL is a quick procedure with no downtime.
Heat Therapy with LipiFlow
LipiFlow is an innovative treatment that uses gentle heat and pulsations to clear blocked oil glands in the eyelids, helping your eyes feel more comfortable. With a combination of soothing warmth and a light massage, LipiFlow works to get your tear production back on track.
How LipiFlow Works
LipiFlow is a quick, in-office treatment that takes about 30 minutes:
- Thermal pulsations: LipiFlow gently warms and softens the hardened oils in your eyelid glands.
- Eyelid massage: LipiFlow softly massages the eyelids to release the liquefied oil, clearing out those clogged glands.
Benefits of LipiFlow
Benefits of Lipiflow can include:
- Restored tear film stability: LipiFlow can help restore the natural oil layer of your tear film by unclogging the oil glands, preventing excessive tear evaporation.
- Significant symptom relief: Many patients experience a dramatic reduction in dry eye symptoms after LipiFlow treatment.
- Long-lasting results: The effects of LipiFlow can last for months or even years.
See What’s Next: Experience Relief That Lasts
At SkyVision Centers, we’re committed to helping you find lasting relief from dry eye. Schedule an appointment today to learn more about our comprehensive dry eye treatment options and discover the difference that clear, comfortable vision can make in your life.
Request AppointmentOur Location
SkyVision Centers is conveniently located just off I-90 in Westlake, Ohio, at the Crocker Bassett exit or from I-480 by taking the Sterns Rd. exit and going north.
Our Address
- 2237 Crocker Road, Suite 100
- Westlake, OH 44145
Contact Information
- Phone: 440-892-3931
- Fax: 440-892-3416
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Our Eyewear Brands
At SkyVision Centers, we’re here to help you find eyewear as unique as you are. Our frame collection ranges from trendy to timeless, with options for every style and budget. When it comes to lenses, we focus on customization. Our team works closely with you to find the precise combination of clarity, comfort, and style.
Whether you’re looking for everyday wear, specialized lenses for work or hobbies, or enhanced vision correction technology, we’ll guide you every step of the way. Because at SkyVision Centers, vision is about seeing life your way.
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Think you may be at risk for developing cataracts? Here is an overview of the most frequently asked questions about cataracts, including potential cataract treatment and congenital cataracts. Give our office a call and schedule an appointment to have your questions answered! What are cataracts? Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s natural lens and […]
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SkyVision Centers
- 2237 Crocker Road, Suite 100
- Westlake, OH 44145
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P: 440-892-3931
F: 440-892-3416