Vision Therapy in Northeast Side

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 EyeTX - Walzem 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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- Dec. 03, 2024
Very professional, love their glasses love this place will be coming back
- Nov. 21, 2024
Dr. Bell is a thorough eye doctor. He takes the time to explain what he's doing. The office staff ar... e so friendly and helpful. Great customer service girls!
- Nov. 20, 2024
Amazing staff. The providers have great upbeat attitudes and take time to answer questions.
- Nov. 13, 2024
A very comfortable and friendly environment. No pressure and no rushing . Lots of styles and frames ... to choose from. Prices for every type of pocketbook.
- Nov. 08, 2024
Great experience
- Sep. 30, 2024
Fast, courteous, responsive to questions.
- Sep. 25, 2024
I really recommend this place!. I spoke to Amy and let her know what was going on with my daughter�... �s glasses and she helped us find the perfect glasses for her. Thank you so much Amy
- Sep. 12, 2024
Love them and within network
- Sep. 05, 2024
It’s the most thorough eye exam. Dr Bell goes over everything
- Sep. 01, 2024
I was impressed with doctors results. And was impressed with the staff on how they handled my eyegla... sses.
- Aug. 22, 2024
Always professional and helpful.
- Aug. 16, 2024
Helpful and professional
- Aug. 15, 2024
Friendly and knowledgeable
- Jul. 18, 2024
Staff is always helpful and doctors are knowledgeable. I have been a customer for over 8 years.
- Jul. 11, 2024
Dr. Bell is great, as well as the staff. They all are very helpful and friendly. This would be my se... cond annual visit with Dr. Bell at this location, and my eyes are doing just fine with their help! 🙂
- Jul. 02, 2024
My husband and I started going to EyeTx many years ago. This year was the first time that we've brou... ght my mother in as a patient. She has dementia and therefore has a lot of difficulty making it through appointments without being very overwhelmed and confused. Dr. Hang Jiang and the staff here went above and beyond and were so patient with her. I explained the situation before our appointment and they accommodated us well. I was very pleased with how well they treated us. We will definitely be back. Thank you for the compassion and wonderful care!
- Jul. 02, 2024
Dr Bell is great and so is his staff
- Jun. 28, 2024
EyeTex was an exellente experience. Very friendly an professional staff.
- Jun. 20, 2024
Friendly upbeat staff great customer service
- Jun. 15, 2024
I received great personalized service.

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Dry Eyes in Northeast Side

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Consult Our Dry Eye Experts

At EyeTX - Walzem, 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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