Dry Eye Treatment
Do you blink your eyes excessively? Do you get eye strain? Do you have redness, itching, burning or excess watering of your eyes? Are your eyes sensitive to light, wind, contact lenses, computer screens, etc.? Do you take decongestants, blood pressure medication, hormones, anti-depressants, diuretics, or other medications? If you answered yes to any of the above questions you may be suffering from dry eye syndrome?
Dry eye syndrome is the most common of all eye problems. Almost everyone assumes that gritty, red, watery eyes are just a part of life. You’ll be amazed that we can actually do something about them. Artificial tears are probably the most common form of treatment for dry eye symptoms. These will provide temporary relief, but with prolonged use, some preservatives in artificial tears can actually disrupt the eye’s natural production of tears. This can lead to further aggravation of the condition, or even wash away the natural infection-fighting tear film on the eye. In cases of persistent dry eye symptoms, permanent but reversible closure of the tear duct, sometimes known as punctal occlusion, may be the best solution. Punctal occlusion allows you to retain your own natural tears without the bother or expense of constantly replacing the tear film with artificial tears.
If untreated, severe Dry Eye Syndrome can damage tissue and possibly scar the cornea of the eye, leading to irreversible, sight threatening conditions. Since extreme dryness can cause serious damage to the eye, an examination and diagnosis by a physician is recommended. Call today to set up your exam and find out more about dry eye treatment.
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Orthokeratology
Can you imagine the joy of waking up in the morning and not having to wear glasses or contact lenses during the day? It would free you for a host of activities that you may otherwise avoid because of your need to wear glasses or contact lenses. Now, it’s a possibility. Wear special therapeutic contact lenses while you sleep and awake in the morning with improved natural vision. Usually, within days to weeks, dramatic vision improvements occur. You need only wear retainer lenses at night, much like dental retainers. The retainer contact lenses may be worn while you sleep a few nights a week or nightly. Ortho-K’s popularity as a non-surgical alternative of choice to refractive surgery is sweeping the country. Similar goals of freedom from glasses and contact lenses are now possible without surgery. Orthokeratology has been in practice for 40 years now and has an excellent track record as a safe and effective method of improving vision. Make an appointment with Dr. Virk for a FREE consultation to learn more about Ortho-k and to try it yourself!
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PRIO Computer Vision Care
The human vision system is not designed for long hours of computer viewing. Display images are made up of pixels- tiny dots of light on which our eyes cannot focus accurately. The doctor uses the PRIO vision tester to determine the precise correction you need for your eyes to relax and be comfortable at the computer. The combination of the correct prescription and PRIO lenses will give you the clear, comfortable vision you need, and eliminate visual problems and general fatigue.
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