- posted: Jan. 20, 2021
Correct Diagnosis Is the Key to Soothing Dry Eyes
Dry eye is a very annoying condition that really affects your quality of life. In most cases, it's rather easy to soothe the red, irritated dry eyes, but treating symptoms alone doesn’t solve the problem. In some cases, it is possible to get rid of the condition causing your dry eyes but to do so, you need to know exactly what is causing your symptoms in the first place. While some of these causes can't be totally eliminated, knowing what's at the root of the dry eye helps you find treatments that can make life much, much better for you. Summit Eyecare in Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and other East Idaho cities can help you reach that goal.
The Cause Is What You Need to Find
Causes of dry eye include allergies, staring at your computer for too long, and medical conditions that affect your tear film. One condition that causes dry eye is meibomian gland dysfunction, or MGD, which is chronic. In this condition, the glands that produce oils that are part of the tear film that lubricates your eye become blocked and start to malfunction. A new treatment called LipiFlow allows your eye doctor to try to unblock the glands, thus restoring proper tear film composition.
Another potential treatment for problems with the meibomian glands and dry eye is the use of omega-3 supplements from brands such as PRN. Omega-3 vitamins from sources like fish oil have been shown in research to improve gland function, allowing better tear formation.
Speak with an Eye Doctor First
Always check with an eye doctor before trying any over-the-counter dry eyes treatment, especially because over-the-counter treatments might not be enough. It's best if you can make an appointment with us at Summit Eyecare so that you know exactly what you're trying to treat. Call us at one of our locations today.
Idaho Falls-Merlin: (208) 522-5594
Idaho Falls-Pancheri: (208) 529-4333
Rexburg: (208) 356-0881
St. Anthony: (208) 624-3231
Pocatello: (208) 637-0841
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Idaho Falls - Pancheri
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Idaho Falls - Merlin
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8:30 am - 4:00 pm
By Appt.
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Pocatello
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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St. Anthony
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed for lunch 12:00-1:30
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed for lunch 12:00-1:30
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed for lunch 12:00-1:30
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed for lunch 12:00-1:30
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Closed
Closed
Rexburg
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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3351 Merlin Dr.
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
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