July 2022
Dry Eye Awareness Month
More than 16 million Americans suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) with the majority of these individuals being women. This ocular surface disease has gotten lots of attention recently and treatment options are available for the underlying causes of DES. Nostalgic Eye Care has adopted state of the art technology and equipment to treat dry eye in our community through the Nostalgic Dry Eye Spa.
Nostalgic Eye Care is here to educate our community and make sure that we have the correct knowledge to protect and preserve our most important sense and gift of sight.
What is dry eye syndrome (DES)?
Dry eye syndrome is a condition in which an individual does not have enough quality tears to provide nourishment and lubrication to the eye.
DES can be the cause of many different things including but not limited to meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) where the glands in the eyes do not release the oils found in tears, decreased tear production which occurs with aging, pregnancy and certain medications and increased tear evaporation with allergies, dry air settings and blinking less than normal.
What are symptoms of DES?
Itchy or stinging eyes
Red eyes
Excessive tearing/watery eyes
Sensitivity to light
Blurry vision/fluctuations in vision
Contact lens discomfort
Foreign body sensation in the eye
Feeling like there is sand in the eye
Who is at risk for DES?
Middle aged adults & elderly
People who spend a lot of time on the computer staring at screens
Those who complete a lot of near work
Pregnant women & women experiencing menopause
Contact lens wearers
Patients with blepharitis
What are the available treatment options for DES?
*ALL TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE NOSTALGIC DRY EYE SPA*
LidPro
Intense Pulse Light (IPL)
Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT)
Ocusoft Lid Scrub Plus Eyelid Cleanser
Bruder Moist Heat Eye Compress
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