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Spotting the Signs of Dry Eye

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Understanding the Symptoms

Dry eye is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and its symptoms can vary in severity. It's crucial to recognize the signs of dry eye early to seek appropriate treatment and improve your eye health and comfort.

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Common Symptoms to Look Out For

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Experiencing dry eye symptoms can greatly affect your daily life and overall health. These symptoms can disrupt your work, hobbies, and even your ability to carry out everyday tasks comfortably.

The constant discomfort and distraction caused by these symptoms can lower your productivity and overall quality of life. 

Here are common signs that may indicate dry eye syndrome:

  • Dryness:
    A persistent sensation of dryness, grittiness, or eye irritation.
  • Itching:
    Frequent itching or a burning sensation in and around the eyes.
  • Redness:
    Bloodshot or red eyes, often accompanied by discomfort.·
  • Excessive Tearing:
    Paradoxically, your eyes may produce more tears as a response to dryness, leading to watery eyes.
  • Blurry Vision:
    Vision may become temporarily blurred, particularly when reading or using digital screens.
  • Light Sensitivity:
    Increased sensitivity to light, known as photophobia.
  • Foreign Body Sensation:
    Feeling as though something is in your eye.
  • Eye Fatigue:
    Increased eye fatigue, especially during prolonged periods of reading, screen time, or other visually demanding tasks.

Ignoring dry eye symptoms can lead to worsening discomfort and potential complications. Chronic dry eye can damage the eye's surface and increase the risk of eye infections, scarring, and vision loss. Seeking professional guidance if you're experiencing any of these symptoms is crucial.


Dry Eye Diagnosis and Expert Care

When you choose Family EyeCare Center for your dry eye care, you benefit from our expertise in comprehensive diagnosis. We understand that your unique health history and lifestyle can affect your dry eye differently, which is why we practice personalized care tailored to you. Our approach includes:

  • In-Depth Eye Exams

    During a comprehensive eye exam, we evaluate your eyelids, eye surface, and your complete health history and lifestyle to identify potential underlying causes of dry eyes.

  • Tear Assessment

    We conduct a detailed assessment of your tears, measuring their volume and quality. This assessment helps us identify any deficiencies in tear quantity or quality, crucial factors in dry eye diagnosis.

  • Tear Breakup Time

    Using advanced techniques like tear breakup time measurement, we identify specific areas of your eyes where tears may evaporate more rapidly. This information aids in tailoring your treatment plan.

  • Specialized Dry Eye Test: Schirmer Test

    This test involves placing blotting test paper strips on the lower eyelids to measure tear production over a specific time. It helps determine the volume of tears your eyes produce.

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- Jun. 28, 2025
Staff and optometrist were very nice. I was able to get an appointment same day!
- Jun. 19, 2025
The doctor and the staff were very professional and helpful. The facility is very nice and they had... a great selection of glasses.
- May. 24, 2025
Highly recommend this office. From the eye exam to being fitted with my new glasses, completely a wo... nderful, positive experience.
- May. 06, 2025
Dr. Evani is awesome!
- Apr. 29, 2025
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- Apr. 25, 2025
The entire staff have a great attitude and very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my que... stions . Dr Stephen Lanier very personable and I have complete confidence with him being my eye Doctor from this point forward . I recommend him and the staff at Family Eye Care to everyone . A+ 5 Stars
- Apr. 21, 2025
Wonderful staff! My daughter was very comfortable during her visit for her first ever eye exam.
- Apr. 11, 2025
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- Apr. 08, 2025
Great service! Loved the fact that each member of the team included the Dr was very informative.
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This was first time visiting and could not be happier with the experience.
- Apr. 03, 2025
Staff was friendly and helpful. Will be back when I need anything eye related.
- Mar. 26, 2025
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- Mar. 21, 2025
Very thorough and spent time explaining. Staff are friendly.
- Mar. 16, 2025
Great experience. Polite and professional. Seen on time too. A+
- Mar. 11, 2025
They always provide excellent service!
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They love my eyes as much I love my own eyes!
- Mar. 10, 2025
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- Mar. 06, 2025
I had a very nice experience at Family Eye Care Center, wonderful folks, good service

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Dry Eyes in Weatherford

Our optometry practice in Weatherford

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Consult Our Dry Eye Experts

At Family EyeCare Center, our experienced eye care specialists are ready to help you find relief from dry eye symptoms. We understand these symptoms' impact on your daily life and are committed to improving your eye health and comfort.

Contact us to schedule an appointment and discuss your dry eye symptoms. Let's work together to find the most suitable treatment and enhance your quality of life.

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