Treatment & Symptoms
Are you experiencing persistent itching, redness, or eye pain? You may be suffering from Dry Eye Syndrome. At our Chicagoland offices in Skokie and Highland Park, our expert eye doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating dry eye to restore your comfort and protect your vision.
What Causes Dry Eye?
Dry eye occurs when your tear glands fail to produce enough tears or when a chemical imbalance causes tears to evaporate too quickly. While it is common as we age, other factors include:
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Medications: Certain prescriptions can reduce tear production.
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Medical Conditions: Underlying health issues or previous eye injuries.
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Environmental Factors: Dry air or prolonged screen use.
Advanced Dry Eye Treatment Options
Our team, led by Dr. Russell LeBoyer—a fellowship-trained cornea specialist—offers the latest clinical treatments for dry eye syndrome. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, we provide both medical and lifestyle-based solutions:
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Prescription Eye Drops: Advanced medications like Restasis and Xiidra to reduce inflammation.
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Punctal Plugs: Tiny, biocompatible inserts placed in the tear ducts to retain natural moisture and increase tear volume.
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Nutritional Support: High-quality oral Omega-3 supplements to improve tear quality.
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At-Home Care: Guidance on using artificial tears, moisturizing ointments, and increasing indoor humidity.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
Don’t let dry, irritated eyes disrupt your life. Our ophthalmologists are ready to provide the relief you need at our state-of-the-art facilities.
Call our Skokie or Highland Park office today to book your appointment with a dry eye specialist.
Other Services
The surgeons at Eye Care Ltd perform Advanced Cataract Surgery using state-of-the-art techniques.
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Eye Care LTD offers a full service optical department and contact lenses.
Neuro-Ophthalmology appointments are available at Eye Care Ltd with Andrew Berman, MD.
Our fellowship trained corneal specialist will help diagnose and treat your corneal disorders.