Dry Eye Therapy

Personalized Dry Eye Relief Starts Here

Tired of scratchy, irritated eyes or constant watering that still leaves you feeling dry? You might be experiencing dry eye disease—but here’s the good news: relief is possible.

Our team takes a close look at everything affecting your eyes—like tear production, tear quality, screen time, and even your environment—to create a treatment plan tailored just for you.

From innovative in-office treatments like noninvasive radiofrequency and IPL therapy to simple at-home solutions, we’re here to help keep your eyes comfortable and refreshed. Schedule your appointment today and take the first step toward soothing your dry eyes.

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Common Symptoms of Dry Eye

Dry eye can show up in all kinds of ways, with various symptoms and signs, like:

A dry, scratchy, uncomfortable sensation
Redness or irritation that makes your eyes look tired
Sensitivity to light that has you squinting more than usual
A gritty sensation, like there’s something in your eye
Watery eyes as your eyes try to overcompensate for dryness
Blurry vision that makes it hard to focus
Difficulty or discomfort when wearing contact lenses

Our Approach to Managing Dry Eye

Living with dry eye can disrupt your daily life, but we’re here to help you regain control.

Our approach to dry eye therapy starts with a focus on what matters to you—whether it’s comfortably wearing contact lenses again or simply enjoying everyday activities without discomfort.

We’ll set personalized goals and work to find solutions that address your unique needs. Our priority is to achieve meaningful outcomes that improve your quality of life.

Dry Eye Solutions for Your Needs

Dry eye can happen to anyone—no matter your age, gender, or background. But some habits and environments can increase the risk of developing this condition, including:

Spending lots of time using digital screens
Wearing contact lenses without proper care
Daily eye makeup use or improper removal
Medical conditions like diabetes or autoimmune diseases
Eye surgeries like LASIK or cataract surgery
Environmental factors like dry or windy climates

Every case is unique, so our treatment plans are personalized to your specific needs. You may benefit from a combination of therapies, including modern, noninvasive treatment approaches like OptiLIGHT IPL or OptiPLUS radiofrequency.

Meibomian Gland Expression

The meibomian glands (located along the edge of the eyelids) produce oils essential for healthy tears.

Meibomian gland expression is a gentle, in-office procedure in which we carefully express the glands to clear any blockages and get the oils flowing smoothly again. This helps improve the quality of your tears, reducing dryness and irritation.

Key benefits: Unblocking the glands helps improve tear quality, reduce inflammation, and provide longer-lasting relief from dry eye symptoms.

OptiLIGHT IPL

OptiLIGHT by Lumenis is an FDA-approved light-based, noninvasive dry eye treatment done in the area below the eyes. OptiLIGHT uses precise pulses of light to reduce the inflammation associated with dry eye disease, improve tear breakup time, and increase meibomian gland functionality.

The treatment is safe, gentle, and is backed by more than 20 clinical studies.

OptiPLUS RF

OptiPLUS is a noninvasive radiofrequency treatment for dry eye. Radiofrequency uses heat from gentle electrical currents on the skin around your eyes to melt oily substances blocking the meibomian glands.

OptiPLUS targets the root causes of dry eye by reducing inflammation, improving meibomian gland function, and stimulating healthy tear production. The result is lasting relief from symptoms like burning, grittiness, and blurred vision.

Punctal Plugs

Your eyes naturally drain tears through small ducts in the corners of your eyelids. Punctal plugs are tiny, biocompatible devices that we gently insert into these ducts to slow down tear drainage. This helps your natural tears stay on the eye’s surface longer, providing increased moisture and relief.

Key benefits: Increased tear retention for lasting comfort, often reducing the need for artificial tears.

Medicated Eye Drops

Dry eye is often linked to inflammation, which can be effectively treated with medicated eye drops. These drops help reduce inflammation, enhance tear quality, and deliver long-lasting relief from dryness, burning, and irritation.

Key benefits: Prescription eye drops are formulated to target the root cause of dry eye to improve natural moisture for more effective and lasting relief.

Eye Masks

Warm eye masks help loosen the oils in your meibomian glands (like with meibomian gland expression), soothe irritated eyes, and reduce inflammation. Adding moisture to a heated eye mask also helps hydrate your eyes.

Key benefits: Eye masks offer an easy, at-home therapy to manage dry eye symptoms and experience comfort.

Eyelid Sprays & Eyelid Debridement

Healthy eyelids are crucial for healthy tears. Eyelid sprays help cleanse and hydrate your eyelids, removing debris and irritants that can contribute to dry eye.

Eyelid debridement is a more thorough in-office procedure to remove buildup and bacteria from the eyelids, often associated with blepharitis.

Key benefits: Improved eyelid hygiene supports tear quality to reduce dry eye symptoms and eyelid irritation.

Omega-3 Supplements

Good nutrition is essential for maintaining good eye health. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for tear production and quality. Omega-3 supplements can help improve your tear film from the inside out, reducing dryness and improving overall eye comfort.

Key benefits: Omega-3 fatty acids support eye health and can help improve tear quality naturally.

Find Dry Eye Relief: Book Your Appointment

Don’t let dry, irritated eyes disrupt your day. At Family Eyecare of Scottsdale, we understand how frustrating and uncomfortable dry eye can be. That’s why we’re here to help—with personalized care and solutions designed to bring you lasting relief.

Your comfort matters to us, and we’re committed to helping you see clearly and live comfortably. Book an appointment today.

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