Dry eye can cause persistent discomfort and affect your vision. If your eyes feel gritty, itchy, watery, or fatigued after long days at work or time outdoors, our Troy dry eye team can help improve your comfort and vision. Our eye doctors provide personalized dry eye care based on your needs and daily routine.
Dry Eye Treatment in Troy, Ohio
What Is Dry Eye?
Dry eye occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears or when tears evaporate too quickly. This can cause irritation, blurred vision, burning, or general discomfort. Contributing factors include aging, screen time, allergies, environmental conditions, and certain medical issues. Early evaluation helps protect the surface of your eye and prevent symptoms from worsening.
Our Approach to Dry Eye Treatment
Located in Troy, Ohio, ProCare Vision Center uses diagnostic testing to identify the cause of your symptoms. We tailor care to your lifestyle, whether you work near the Miami County Courthouse, attend events at Hobart Arena, or spend weekends at Treasure Island Park.
What to Expect During Your Dry Eye Evaluation
Our team begins each exam by reviewing your symptoms and how long you’ve experienced them. This includes asking about your daily environment, work habits, and any medical conditions that may contribute to dryness or irritation. This helps us tailor the exam to your specific needs.
During your evaluation, we assess tear quantity and quality, eyelid structure, blink patterns, meibomian gland function, and more. Tests we run during your visit may include:
1. Tear Break Up Time (TBUT)
This test measures how quickly your tears evaporate after a blink. A short break-up time indicates an unstable tear film and is often a sign of evaporative dry eye.
2. Schirmer Test
The doctor places a small strip of paper under your lower eyelid to measure tear production over a few minutes. Low moisture on the strip suggests aqueous-deficient dry eye.
3. Meibography
This imaging test allows your doctor to view the structure and health of your meibomian glands. These glands produce the oily layer of your tears, and blockages or gland loss are key causes of dry eye symptoms.
4. Tear Osmolarity Test
This test measures the salt concentration of your tears. High osmolarity indicates an imbalanced tear film and often correlates with inflammation and chronic dry eye disease.
5. Ocular Surface Staining
Using harmless dyes like fluorescein or lissamine green, the doctor can detect dry spots, damage, or irritation on the eye's surface. These patterns help determine the severity and type of dry eye.
Personalized Dry Eye Treatment Options
After reviewing your results, we will discuss your symptoms and build a customized plan based on your vision and lifestyle needs. Your care plan may include:
- Targeted warm compress therapy and eyelid hygiene
- IPL therapy to reduce inflammation
- Meibomian gland expression
- Prescription eye drops or lubricants
- Environmental and lifestyle recommendations
We choose treatments based on what will best support your comfort and long-term eye health. Our goal is to improve your symptoms quickly while supporting long-term eye comfort.
Proudly Serving Troy and Surrounding Communities
ProCare Vision Center supports patients throughout the Troy area, including neighborhoods near Troy Public Square, the Museum of Troy History, and Hobart Arena. As a long-standing part of the community, we understand local needs and provide comprehensive optometric care.
Schedule Your Dry Eye Evaluation
If dry, irritated eyes are affecting your daily comfort, we are here to help. Visit our location page to schedule your appointment.
Dry Eye FAQs
Dry eye may cause burning, itching, redness, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, or a gritty sensation.
While there is no permanent cure, most patients find long-term relief with consistent treatment.
A full evaluation typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes depending on testing.
Yes. Dry eye can affect teens through older adults and our team adjusts care to each age group.
Insurance coverage for dry eye varies by plan. Our staff can review your benefits and help you understand your options.
Advanced Dry Eye Treatment: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Tired of temporary relief? If artificial tears and warm compresses aren’t solving the problem, it may be time to address dry eye at its source.
We offer intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy to reduce inflammation and improve meibomian gland function. Instead of masking symptoms like burning, redness, and irritation, IPL improves the quality of your natural tears to provide longer-lasting relief.
If your dry eye isn’t improving, IPL may be the next step in your treatment plan