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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 Clinic - Painesville 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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- Oct. 17, 2024
Great staff!
- Aug. 27, 2024
I’ve gone to Family Eye Care for decades and even though the original doctor is gone the staff and... doctors have maintained the friendly, family and professional environment
- Aug. 26, 2024
Staff is awesome and my Dr. is the best!
- Aug. 23, 2024
Dr. Tedesco takes time with her patients and the entire staff is friendly and helpful.
- Aug. 18, 2024
Very thorough and took the time to explain. Dr. Tedesco was very helpful in decision making. It was... a pleasant experience.
- Aug. 16, 2024
Great friendly staff and thorough comprehensive process. Ten stars!
- Jul. 18, 2024
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- May. 16, 2024
Everyone here is very patient and kind. Appointment was on time and I received a thorough exam and h... ad all my questions and concerns addressed.
- May. 16, 2024
Dr. Tedesco is wonderful. She explains everything thoroughly and never rushes. There's always some a... nxiety that comes along with my visits but she has a very calm demeanor and its appriciated. The exams that I have are pretty involved but they have all the latest equipment to be able to do the job. The staff in both facilities are first class and profesional. I really can't think of one negative thing about my visit.
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- May. 10, 2024
Dr. Tedesco and her staff are incredibly helpful, and always so efficient! I’m super grateful at h... ow much time Dr. Tedesco spends with me to ensure that my glasses and contacts are perfect for my needs!! I can’t thank her enough! She is absolutely amazing!
- Apr. 23, 2024
Professional, Accommodating, and Friendly Staff that care about their clients. Dr. Tedesco and her ... crew have always gone above and beyond with their efforts of following up and making sure my Rx and comfort level were perfect for me. Their willingness to listen to and work with you all while caring for your viewing requirements are top notch.
- Mar. 25, 2024
We were impressed with Dr. Tedesco!
- Jan. 31, 2024
Dr. Kane and staff are friendly and professional.
- Jan. 22, 2024
Friendly and kind staff. The doctor was so caring and took good care of me! Thank you!
- Jan. 12, 2024
I'm so very pleased with the staff and Drs. at Painesville Family Eye care. Dr.Tedesco and all the s... taff are so very professional and personable.I would highly recommend all of them!Thank you all!!
- Dec. 27, 2023
I've seen Dr. Kane for several years and wouldn't want to go anywhere else. He's patient, listens to... all concerns and explains everything thoroughly. He's also got a great sense of humor.
- Dec. 26, 2023
Nice people and very thorough.
- Dec. 20, 2023
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- Oct. 15, 2023
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Dry Eyes in Painesville

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Consult Our Dry Eye Experts

At Family Eyecare Clinic - Painesville, 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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