Dry Eye Syndrome

Do your eyes experience dryness, itchiness, or a burning sensation? What about the feeling of tiredness or of having sand in your eyeballs? You may have developed dry eye syndrome, a common eye problem for many people. At Dr. Rigney Eyecare & Eyewear, serving Owasso, Collinsville, and Bartlesville, OK, we can diagnose and treat dry eye.

What Causes Dry Eye Syndrome?

Allergies are often at the root of dry eye syndrome, with conjunctivitis or inflammation being triggered by certain allergens. If your dry eyes also become itchy, swollen, watery, or red, then you may be dealing with an irritant such as pet dander or a dust mite. Other causes of dry eye include viral or bacterial infections, contact with a foreign object, or long-term eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration. Whatever the cause is, this condition can be remedied with a visit to our eye health clinic.

How Our Optometrist Treats Dry Eyes

If your dry eye symptoms persist for a prolonged period of time, it is important to visit our optometrist, Dr. Jay Rigney, for eye care. Our eye specialist can perform diagnostic testing to determine the root cause behind your dry eyes and then deliver the appropriate treatment for it. Eye drops, prescribed medication, or even laser eye surgery are all methods that are commonly used to remedy dry eye syndrome. Our doctor may also recommend a nutritional diet or lifestyle change that will help someone with dry eyes.

Schedule Your Appointment

If you are suffering from dry eye syndrome, don’t wait to get treatment. At Dr. Rigney Eyecare & Eyewear, serving Owasso, Bartlesville, and Collinsville, OK, we can alleviate your eye pain. In addition to treating patients with dry eye disease, we also provide products such as polarized glasses and similar items designed to relieve eye strain. To learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment, call us today.