Advanced Dry Eye Treatment in Harrow
If you’re struggling with Dry Eye Syndrome in Harrow, our optometry clinic offers cutting-edge solutions for long-lasting relief. Dry eye is a chronic condition often caused by tear film imbalance, meibomian gland dysfunction, or environmental factors. At King St. Optometry, we provide comprehensive dry eye assessments using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to identify the exact cause of your symptoms. Our personalized treatment plans may include advanced therapies such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), iLux® thermal pulsation treatment, and Radio Frequency (RF) therapy to improve gland function, reduce inflammation, and restore comfort. Experience targeted, effective dry eye treatment close to home in Harrow—book your dry eye consultation today.cause and develop a personalized treatment plan to provide long-lasting relief.Symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome
- Itching
- Tearing
- Burning
- Light Sensitivity
- Foreign body sensation or grittiness
- Fluctuating vision
- Redness and Irritation
- Sharp shooting eye pain
Types of Dry Eye:
- Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye – This occurs when not enough aqueous is being produced by the lacrimal gland.
- Evaporative Dry Eye – Evaporative dry eye occurs due to a deficiency in the lipid layer of the tear film. This is due to MGD, or Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Evaporative dry eye is the most common type of dry eye and constitutes more than 80% of dry eye disease cases.
Risk Factors
- Female Gender, Women are twice as likely to be affected by Dry Eye Disease.
- Advancing age
- Wearing Contact Lenses
- Blepharitis
- Certain Medications
- Inadequate blinking due to digital devices
- Lagophthalmos (Incomplete lid closure)
- Auto-Immune diseases
- Environment with low humidity
- Diet low in Omega-3 fatty acids.
- Ocular surgeries such as LASIK, Cataract surgery, Glaucoma Surgery
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