Dry Eye Care for Salado Residents
If your eyes often feel dry, gritty, or uncomfortable, especially after screen time or in the evening, you may be dealing with dry eye disease. At VIEW Salado, we go beyond artificial tears to uncover the root cause of your symptoms and offer personalized, modern treatments that actually work.
What Is Dry Eye Syndrome?
Dry eye disease occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or when the quality of your tears isn’t sufficient to keep the surface of the eye properly lubricated. It can result from a range of issues, including inflammation, meibomian gland dysfunction, hormonal changes, certain medications, or environmental factors.
Dry Eye Symptoms
- Burning, stinging, or gritty sensation
- Red, irritated eyes
- Blurred or fluctuating vision
- Excessive tearing (yes, dry eye can make your eyes water!)
- Light sensitivity
- Contact lens discomfort
Dry eye is often chronic and progressive, but with the right treatment plan, it’s absolutely manageable.
How We Diagnose Dry Eye at VIEW Salado
We use advanced diagnostic tools to get a clear, detailed look at your tear film and eyelid health. One of our most valuable technologies is meibography, which allows us to view the structure and function of the meibomian glands—the glands responsible for producing the oil layer in your tears. If these glands are clogged or damaged, your tears evaporate too quickly, causing dryness.
We also assess:
- Tear breakup time
- Inflammation levels
- Tear volume
- Ocular surface staining
This data helps us build a treatment plan tailored to your type of dry eye—whether it's evaporative, aqueous-deficient, or a combination of both.
Our Advanced Dry Eye Treatments
Our treatments go far beyond over-the-counter eye drops. We offer evidence-based, advanced therapies designed to target the underlying causes of dry eye, not just the symptoms.
Meibomian Gland Expression
We offer in-office heat-based treatments to soften and clear blocked glands, helping restore the tear film’s oil layer. This provides longer-lasting relief than artificial tears alone.
Prescription Drops & Support
Depending on your needs, we may prescribe anti-inflammatory eye drops or recommend omega-3 supplements to support tear quality and reduce surface irritation.
Lifestyle & At-Home Care
Your personalized plan may also include daily lid hygiene routines, environmental adjustments, and screen-time strategies to reduce eye strain and support long-term comfort.
Specialty Lenses
Scleral contact lenses offer a powerful solution for patients with chronic dry eye, especially when standard treatments don’t provide enough relief. These larger, custom-made lenses vault over the cornea and create a fluid-filled chamber that hydrates and protects the eye’s surface. At VIEW Salado, we use scleral lenses to restore comfort, improve vision, and support long-term eye health.
FAQS About Dry Eye
Ready to Find Lasting Relief?
You don’t have to live with constant discomfort, eye fatigue, or blurry vision. At VIEW Salado, we combine technology, expertise, and a personal approach to help you feel better and see more clearly. Schedule a dry eye evaluation and take the first step toward relief that lasts.