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Dry Eye Treatment in Perrysburg

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

(419) 872-4477

Tired of your eyes constantly watering?

Want to find a solution for your red, dry, itchy eyes?

Dry eye disease can seriously harm your quality of life. It can cause severe irritation and even infection in severe cases.

Symptoms of dry eye disease include:

  • Red, dry eyes
  • Itchiness in and around the eye
  • A gritty-feeling in the eye
  • Light sensitivity
  • Excessive watering of the eyes

Visit Zysik EyeCare for effective and lasting dry eye relief.

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How Dry Eye Disease Develops & How to Treat It

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Dry eye disease is an increasingly common eye condition that can happen either because the eye is not producing enough tears, or because tears are evaporating too quickly, leaving the eyes without enough moisture to function comfortably.

This can happen for several reasons including allergies, side effects from medications, hormonal changes, and illness.

Depending on the cause and exact symptoms of your dry eyes, our Perrysburg eye doctors will be able to prescribe treatments and medications aimed at increasing the amount of tears your eye produces and/or slowing the evaporation of tears to better hydrate your eyes.


What Are the Main Causes of Dry Eye?

  • Aging

    Dry eye disease tends to affect people over the age of 50. This is because tear production slows as we age. As the lacrimal glands produce fewer tears, dry eye develops.

  • Hormonal changes

    It's not uncommon for some women to experience dry eye symptoms during pregnancy, menopause, or while using birth control pills. That's because hormone imbalances can reduce tear production.

  • Autoimmune disease

    Certain autoimmune diseases, like Sjögren’s syndrome, can cause white blood cells to attack your tear glands, thus reducing tear production. Other diseases like arthritis, lupus, and diabetes can also cause poor or insufficient tear production.

  • Medications

    Certain medications can reduce mucus production (one of the 3 tear components) thus contributing to chronic dry eye.

    They include antihistamines, antidepressants, diuretics, and beta-blockers.

Note that this is just a handful of causes. There are many other factors that can contribute to dry eye, including pollution and dry air, allergies, poor tear quality, dehydration, contact lens wear, and more.


Dry Eyes FAQs

Can I still wear contact lenses if I have dry eye syndrome?

Yes, some people can still wear contact lenses with dry eye syndrome. However, depending on its severity, you may need to carefully select the adequate contact lens for optimal clarity and comfort.

Oftentimes, because contact lenses sit on the eye, it's difficult for vital oxygen to reach the eye. This can worsen dry eye symptoms, and increase the risk of scratching or otherwise damaging your eye. Make sure to ask your eye doctor which contact lenses are most adapted to your condition.

Can dry eye syndrome be cured?

Unfortunately, there is no known cure for dry eye syndrome. There are, however, many treatment options that offer lasting dry eye relief.

Can dry eye syndrome cause blindness?

In rare extreme cases, dry eye syndrome can cause corneal ulcers. These ulcers can result in scarring on the eye, making it difficult for the cornea to focus light accurately. If left untreated, corneal ulcers and the associated scarring can result in blindness.

How can I prevent dry eye symptoms?

Below are a few tips that will help prevent dry eye symptoms:

  • Point fans, heaters, and air vents so that they don’t directly blow into your eyes
  • Eat foods high in omega-3 fatty acids
  • Stay properly hydrated
  • Take breaks during long tasks, especially those that require extended visual focus
Patient Reviews
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- Oct. 06, 2024
Doctor answered all my questions in a way I could understand.
- Sep. 30, 2024
Beautiful people
- Sep. 29, 2024
Great exam
- Sep. 28, 2024
Fast, friendly, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable.
- Sep. 08, 2024
In addition to taking time in each appointment for questions, scheduling appointments is easy. Unli... ke most medical practices, you can get an appointment within a week.
- Aug. 31, 2024
Like the way I was treated, very relaxing experience
- Aug. 22, 2024
Staff was very friendly, doctor explained what he was doing and why it mattered, overall great exper... ience!
- Aug. 07, 2024
Knowledgeable and friendly. Have every confidence I received the best care for my vision needs.
- Jun. 30, 2024
Friendly staff. I like Dr.Lovas.
- May. 21, 2024
Very professional service, personal attention and a clear desire to understand the vision needs of e... ach patient.
- May. 13, 2024
Wonderful experience selecting frames and working with the gallery staff. Terri is amazing!
- May. 08, 2024
Both doctors are great! The opticians are so helpful when finding glasses. I enjoy this office and r... ecommend.
- Apr. 23, 2024
Everyone at the office was helpful, caring, inviting, and knowledgeable. Dr. Julie Zysik put my chil... d at ease who needed glasses for the first time. She was very thorough in her exam and explanations.
- Apr. 19, 2024
The whole staff was fantastic!!
- Mar. 16, 2024
Dr Lovas was very knowledgeable and informative when it came to treatment for our son. We brought hi... m in because we thought he had scratched his cornea or eyeball and we found out he just has allergic conjunctivitis which was very re assuring to hear as a parent that your child has nothing serious going on. He gave us eye drops to help our son. I will definitely be bringing our child back when it’s time for his first eye exam!
- Feb. 28, 2024
Great customer service! Friendly staff and physician!
- Feb. 22, 2024
Great Staff, very friendly and all very helpful! They got me in very quickly and I had my new glasse... s in about two weeks. Also love they have later office hours a few days a week highly recommend
- Jan. 14, 2024
The staff was amazing. They were so friendly and knowledgeable. Service was top notch!
- Dec. 14, 2023
Professional Caring and pleasant Dr's and staff..highly recommend this Eyecare Office
- Nov. 26, 2023
Great practice!!! Staff are wonderful and deliver great service. Highly recommend for your eye car... e needs

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Dry Eyes Treatment in Perrysburg

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Hours
  • Monday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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