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Dry Eye Treatment in Sanford

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

(407) 333-3937

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 Advanced EyeCare 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 Sanford 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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- Dec. 05, 2024
Excellent and comprehensive testing with a caring touch!
- Nov. 09, 2024
Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Clean and organized facility. Good assortment of eyewear, many... designer frames (a little pricey), but customers can purchase their eyewear elsewhere if they find it pricey.
- Nov. 05, 2024
Ask for Sam for your initial exam. He was the best! Very knowledgeable
- Oct. 11, 2024
Great Doctor - Ben is the most caring and knowledgeable eye doctor . You’re in good hands with him... !
- Oct. 03, 2024
Dr Ben, as always, very proficient, able to explain things in layman’s terms, NEVER makes you feel... rushed.
- Oct. 01, 2024
the staff is kind and gentle, and the doctor is very direct and explains the problems and results ea... sily.
- Sep. 23, 2024
Professional service with minimum wait time in office.
- Sep. 21, 2024
Everyone was great and Sam was so amazing working with my 5 year old. Sam was very patient and very ... kind with her.
- Sep. 18, 2024
Doctor and staff are always professional, thorough and friendly. We have been patients of Advanced... Eye Care for many years. From our experience, we would recommend them to you.
- Sep. 16, 2024
Great people and they do great work.
- Sep. 05, 2024
Everyone at the office was wonderful! Sam was especially nice and made things fun and light. I have... been coming the AEC for years and would highly recommend.
- Aug. 28, 2024
I’ve been going to this location for over 5 years and I can only say the incredible staff and the ... location I love this place!!
- Aug. 28, 2024
Can’t go wrong with Advanced EyeCare!! Great staff with excellent service.
- Aug. 22, 2024
Dr Ben and staff are very accommodating, great service and a very educated, smart and personable Doc... tor.
- Aug. 15, 2024
What a great experience when you hate the eye doctor. They were so friendly and understanding when I... was constantly blinking as a natural reaction to things being close to my eye when in the past other offices have gotten frustrated with me and were rude.
- Aug. 06, 2024
I have been going to Advanced Eye Care for years. Dr. Ben is a great doctor, he is very thorough and... always takes time to answer my questions . The staff is friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Advanced Eye Care
- Jul. 23, 2024
We love Advanced Eye Care and have been coming here for years for our eye care needs, highly recomme... nd! Dr. Christie, Dr. Ben and Dr. Le and the entire Team there are all wonderful!!
- Jul. 10, 2024
I had a great experience here! My son is 6 and eye appointments are difficult and the staff did such... a good job being patient and making it fun. Sam was incredible, he was so kind to my son and made the process so smooth! Dr. Ben was incredible and kind and thorough! Everyone should come here if they are in need of glasses or an eye exam!
- Jul. 05, 2024
Sam is fantastic. He made the visit enjoyable! The office is professional and clean. They don’t le... ave you lingering as a patient. No pressure in buying anything but lay options out for you to consider.
- Jul. 04, 2024
The doctors and staff are friendly, attentive and thorough.

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Dry Eyes Treatment in Sanford

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  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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