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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 EyeCare Specialties - Superior 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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- Sep. 11, 2024
Doc knew exactly what was wrong. Made arrangements right away. Knows his stuff.
- Aug. 22, 2024
Excellent service, Dr. Stille goes above and beyond. Their knowledgeable associates assisted me with... picking out the perfect new glasses and sunglasses. Very happy with my most recent visit.
- Jul. 24, 2024
Awesome care! Super nice staff! 5 stars!
- Jul. 07, 2024
Great optometrist!
- Jul. 04, 2024
Dr Brian Brightman is amazing, along with his staff. The frame selection is top notch, as is the ass... istance of the staff in this area.
- Jun. 25, 2024
No complaints
- Jun. 24, 2024
Very happy with my exam and new glasses!
- May. 11, 2024
very good
- Apr. 27, 2024
Justine is the best in finding the right frame for your face!!!
- Feb. 15, 2024
The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and takes the time to suit your needs. Large selection of eyewe... ar products.
- Jan. 24, 2024
I like that they have technology that can go in depth to gain knowledge of your overall eye health.... My experience overall with the staff was great and I look forward to returning for future visits.
- Jan. 01, 2024
Great experience & excellent customer service from everyone I came into contact with!!
- Dec. 07, 2023
Always give great service
- Nov. 28, 2023
Short wait time, excellent and knowledgeable staff and doctor. Over all 10/10!
- Sep. 23, 2023
Simple straightforward process to picking out glasses!
- Aug. 31, 2023
Great service! Was seen timely and Dr. Stille took the time to hear our concerns and address them. ... Highly recommended!!!
- Jul. 28, 2023
Everything’s good for me
- Jun. 29, 2023
Great customer service with the staff.
- May. 21, 2023
Had an issue with my eye, was able to get in quicky and the Dr. was great. All were very friendly a... nd helpful.
- Apr. 28, 2023
Very positive experience with my eye exam. Great people, great service!

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Dry Eyes in Lincoln

Our optometry practice in Lincoln

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross

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Consult Our Dry Eye Experts

At EyeCare Specialties - Superior, 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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