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DRY EYES

This is one of the most common ailments affecting the eyes. It also tends to be one of the most under treated eye diseases. The latest studies show that about 25 million Americans suffer from this problem. Symptoms can vary from dryness and scratchiness to watery eyes and constant tearing. Common causes are aging, medications, the environment, computer use, autoimmune disease and even contact lenses. Dry eyes is the most common reason why people stop wearing their contact lenses and begin to either wear their glasses full-time, or start to seriously consider laser vision correction as an option. Fortunately, there have been many new and exciting developments in the way that we treat this disease. Dr. Bisson and Dr. Gwizdak can accurately diagnose the cause of your dry eye symptoms, and then explain which treatment options are right for you.