Dry Eye Treatment in Berea, Broadview Heights, and Strongsville, OH

Dry, irritated eyes can interfere with reading, screen use, driving, contact lens wear, and everyday comfort. At Broad View Eye Center, we provide dry eye treatment for patients in Berea, Broadview Heights, and Strongsville, OH. Our approach focuses on identifying what is contributing to your symptoms so we can recommend care based on your individual needs.

What Causes Dry Eye?

Dry eye occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears or when your tears evaporate too quickly. In many patients, the condition is related to meibomian gland dysfunction, or MGD. These small glands along the eyelids produce oils that help keep tears from evaporating. When they become blocked or inflamed, the tear film may become unstable.

Other factors such as prolonged screen use, contact lenses, certain medications, environmental conditions, aging, and eyelid inflammation can also contribute to dry eye symptoms.

Signs You May Have Dry Eye

Symptoms can vary from mild irritation to persistent discomfort. You may benefit from a dry eye evaluation if you experience:

• Burning, stinging, or scratchy eyes
• Redness or irritation
• Watery eyes
• Fluctuating or blurry vision
• Sensitivity to light
• A gritty or foreign-body sensation
• Difficulty wearing contact lenses comfortably
• Eye fatigue that worsens throughout the day

Because these symptoms can overlap with allergies and other eye conditions, an eye exam can help determine what is causing your discomfort.

Personalized Dry Eye Treatment

At our Berea, Broadview Heights, and Strongsville offices, we evaluate your symptoms and eye health before recommending treatment. Mild cases may respond to options such as lubricating eye drops, warm compresses, eyelid care, or other therapies designed to support a healthier tear film.

For patients whose dry eye is associated with meibomian gland dysfunction and inflammation, we also offer Intense Pulsed Light, or IPL, treatment.

IPL Treatment for Dry Eye

IPL is a noninvasive treatment that uses controlled pulses of light around the eye area. The treatment is designed to reduce inflammation and improve the function of the meibomian glands. Healthier oil production can help stabilize the tear film and reduce excessive tear evaporation.

IPL may be considered for patients with chronic dry eye symptoms that have not improved enough with traditional at-home treatments. Sessions are relatively quick and involve little to no downtime. A series of treatments may be recommended depending on your symptoms and response to care.

Finding the Right Treatment for Your Eyes

Dry eye treatment is not one-size-fits-all. The right approach depends on the cause and severity of your symptoms. Our team takes the time to evaluate your eyes, explain your options, and develop a personalized treatment plan focused on improving comfort and supporting long-term eye health.
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Schedule a dry eye evaluation with Broad View Eye Center at one of our convenient locations: 1318 W. Bagley Rd., Berea, OH 44017 - (440) 526-7070; 1261 West Royalton Rd., Broadview Heights, OH 44147 - (440) 526-7070; or 15312 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136 - (440) 238-7865.