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Dry Eye Treatment in Tucson

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

(520) 327-9411

Tired of your eyes constantly watering?

Want to find a solution for your red, dry, itchy eyes?

Dry eye disease can seriously harm your quality of life. It can cause severe irritation and even infection in severe cases.

Symptoms of dry eye disease include:

  • Red, dry eyes
  • Itchiness in and around the eye
  • A gritty-feeling in the eye
  • Light sensitivity
  • Excessive watering of the eyes

Visit Clear View Vision Care for effective and lasting dry eye relief.

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How Dry Eye Disease Develops & How to Treat It

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Dry eye disease is an increasingly common eye condition that can happen either because the eye is not producing enough tears, or because tears are evaporating too quickly, leaving the eyes without enough moisture to function comfortably.

This can happen for several reasons including allergies, side effects from medications, hormonal changes, and illness.

Depending on the cause and exact symptoms of your dry eyes, our Tucson eye doctors will be able to prescribe treatments and medications aimed at increasing the amount of tears your eye produces and/or slowing the evaporation of tears to better hydrate your eyes.


What Are the Main Causes of Dry Eye?

  • Aging

    Dry eye disease tends to affect people over the age of 50. This is because tear production slows as we age. As the lacrimal glands produce fewer tears, dry eye develops.

  • Hormonal changes

    It's not uncommon for some women to experience dry eye symptoms during pregnancy, menopause, or while using birth control pills. That's because hormone imbalances can reduce tear production.

  • Autoimmune disease

    Certain autoimmune diseases, like Sjögren’s syndrome, can cause white blood cells to attack your tear glands, thus reducing tear production. Other diseases like arthritis, lupus, and diabetes can also cause poor or insufficient tear production.

  • Medications

    Certain medications can reduce mucus production (one of the 3 tear components) thus contributing to chronic dry eye.

    They include antihistamines, antidepressants, diuretics, and beta-blockers.

Note that this is just a handful of causes. There are many other factors that can contribute to dry eye, including pollution and dry air, allergies, poor tear quality, dehydration, contact lens wear, and more.


Dry Eyes FAQs

Can I still wear contact lenses if I have dry eye syndrome?

Yes, some people can still wear contact lenses with dry eye syndrome. However, depending on its severity, you may need to carefully select the adequate contact lens for optimal clarity and comfort.

Oftentimes, because contact lenses sit on the eye, it's difficult for vital oxygen to reach the eye. This can worsen dry eye symptoms, and increase the risk of scratching or otherwise damaging your eye. Make sure to ask your eye doctor which contact lenses are most adapted to your condition.

Can dry eye syndrome be cured?

Unfortunately, there is no known cure for dry eye syndrome. There are, however, many treatment options that offer lasting dry eye relief.

Can dry eye syndrome cause blindness?

In rare extreme cases, dry eye syndrome can cause corneal ulcers. These ulcers can result in scarring on the eye, making it difficult for the cornea to focus light accurately. If left untreated, corneal ulcers and the associated scarring can result in blindness.

How can I prevent dry eye symptoms?

Below are a few tips that will help prevent dry eye symptoms:

  • Point fans, heaters, and air vents so that they don’t directly blow into your eyes
  • Eat foods high in omega-3 fatty acids
  • Stay properly hydrated
  • Take breaks during long tasks, especially those that require extended visual focus
Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 04, 2024
Extremely helpful and pleasant office. Dr. Jones is exceptionally good at being sure that everythin... g is correct.
- Oct. 25, 2024
Staff and Dr Martin are always friendly and on time.
- Oct. 11, 2024
Amazing staff from the moment we walked in tot he moment we left. They all did fantastic with commun... ication to my 4 year old and myself. Such a great experience for her!
- Oct. 03, 2024
Excellent customer service! Laura was extremely helpful!
- Sep. 26, 2024
Dr. Jones was very thorough in her exam and the staff was helpful and friendly. Great experience!
- Sep. 24, 2024
This is a great little ophthalmologist office with great care. I would recommended to first timers t... o check it out. The staff and ophthalmologist are very willing to work with you and meet you at your level.
- Aug. 07, 2024
Very happy with the service and explanations. I think Dr. Anna is very capable and caring.
- Jul. 24, 2024
My first time here was easy and stress-free. The staff was so kind and helpful, especially when it c... ame to my first time putting in contacts. Dr. Jones was amazing, positive and super friendly. I will definitely recommend them to anyone else. 🙂
- Jul. 18, 2024
I have followed my eye doctor to this location to continue regular monitoring. The staff are kind an... d professional, appear to work well as a team.. The testing was comfortable and went smoothly. I would recommend Dr Anna Jones for anyone who is seeking a kind and caring experience.
- Jul. 16, 2024
Great customer care.
- Jul. 10, 2024
All their equipment is state of the art and the staff is pleasant. Both Dr. Jeffrey Martin and Dr. A... nna Jones were very pleasant and explained everything and answered any questions.
- Jul. 09, 2024
10/10 Experience with Clear View Vision Care! 100% would recommend this place.
- Jul. 02, 2024
Very thorough examination. The Staff really put me ease. Great customer service from Guillermo.
- Jun. 20, 2024
Outstanding service and care by staff and Dr. Jones. Self-pay exam fee was reasonable. So glad to ha... ve them on my wellness team! Many thanks!
- Jun. 12, 2024
I am very grateful to Dr. Anna Jones for her careful and knowledge-based adaptation of my prescripti... on to one that suits my comfort level. She gave me a very patient and thorough eye exam and listened to all my needs. I just picked up my new prescription and it is perfect!
- Jun. 01, 2024
My experience was great! The staff and Dr were knowledgeable, friendly,. I was seen early and the en... tire process went smoothly.
- May. 14, 2024
Thorough exams, clear explanations, everyone is professional and friendly.
- May. 05, 2024
1. Very thorough exam. It was sorta fun going from station to station as different aspects of my eye... s were assessed, measured, photographed, etc. While the exam was more thorough and high-tech than other places I've been, the atmosphere was still easygoing and comfortable. 2. Dr. Jones was friendly, funny, and gave helpful explanations as she moved through her exam. She shared helpful options for me to consider, without pressuring me into prescriptions or products that I didn't need. 3. A staff member immediately printed out my prescriptions for me after my exam (I didn't even have to ask). 4. All staff were friendly and professional. I was able to browse their eyewear collection without feeling pressured to purchase anything at that time. Overall: Excellent experience.
- Apr. 26, 2024
Very thorough eye exam with the latest technology
- Apr. 26, 2024
I have been a customer at Clear View Vision for many years. I highly recommend Dr. Martin and his s... taff.

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