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Key-Whitman Eye Center
Key-Whitman Eye Center
Key-Whitman Eye Center
Key-Whitman Eye Center
Key-Whitman changes lives.
Key-Whitman changes lives.
Key-Whitman changes lives.
Key-Whitman changes lives.

Accredited Dry Eye & Allergy Treatment Center
Accredited Dry Eye & Allergy Treatment Center
Accredited Dry Eye & Allergy Treatment Center
Accredited Dry Eye & Allergy Treatment Center

One of the most common
One of the most common
One of the most common
One of the most common
symptoms that seem to bring
symptoms that seem to bring
symptoms that seem to bring
symptoms that seem to bring
patients to the eye doctor is dry
patients to the eye doctor is dry
patients to the eye doctor is dry
patients to the eye doctor is dry
eyes. Dry eye syndrome varies from
eyes. Dry eye syndrome varies from
eyes. Dry eye syndrome varies from
eyes. Dry eye syndrome varies from
minor, occassional discomfort to
minor, occassional discomfort to
minor, occassional discomfort to
minor, occassional discomfort to
frequent pain which can be
frequent pain which can be
frequent pain which can be
frequent pain which can be
debilitating. Key-Whitman is an
debilitating. Key-Whitman is an
debilitating. Key-Whitman is an
debilitating. Key-Whitman is an
Accredited Dry Eye Treatment Center and dedicated
Accredited Dry Eye Treatment Center and dedicated
Accredited Dry Eye Treatment Center and dedicated
Accredited Dry Eye Treatment Center and dedicated
to providing real solutions to minimize the symptoms
to providing real solutions to minimize the symptoms
to providing real solutions to minimize the symptoms
to providing real solutions to minimize the symptoms
of dry eyes.
of dry eyes.
of dry eyes.
of dry eyes.

Treatment
Treatment
Treatment
Treatment
There are many treatments available for dry
There are many treatments available for dry
There are many treatments available for dry
There are many treatments available for dry
eye syndrome.
eye syndrome.
eye syndrome.
eye syndrome.

Causes
Causes
Causes
Causes
Essentially, dry eyes are caused by inadequate tear
Essentially, dry eyes are caused by inadequate tear
Essentially, dry eyes are caused by inadequate tear
Essentially, dry eyes are caused by inadequate tear
production. Tears are formed of three components:
production. Tears are formed of three components:
production. Tears are formed of three components:
production. Tears are formed of three components:
oil, water, and mucus. Some people either do not
oil, water, and mucus. Some people either do not
oil, water, and mucus. Some people either do not
oil, water, and mucus. Some people either do not
make enough tears, or make tears that do not have the
make enough tears, or make tears that do not have the
make enough tears, or make tears that do not have the
make enough tears, or make tears that do not have the
correct balance. Environmental factors, like
correct balance. Environmental factors, like
correct balance. Environmental factors, like
correct balance. Environmental factors, like
temperature, humidity, and pollution, can cause dry
temperature, humidity, and pollution, can cause dry
temperature, humidity, and pollution, can cause dry
temperature, humidity, and pollution, can cause dry
eyes, as can eyelid problems and certain medications.
eyes, as can eyelid problems and certain medications.
eyes, as can eyelid problems and certain medications.
eyes, as can eyelid problems and certain medications.
Some diseases affect tear production as well, as does
Some diseases affect tear production as well, as does
Some diseases affect tear production as well, as does
Some diseases affect tear production as well, as does
the aging process.
the aging process.
the aging process.
the aging process.

Punctal Occlusion: Silicone or collagen plugs may
Punctal Occlusion: Silicone or collagen plugs may
Punctal Occlusion: Silicone or collagen plugs may
Punctal Occlusion: Silicone or collagen plugs may
be inserted inorder to prevent lubrication to drain
be inserted ininorderto prevent lubrication to drain
be inserted inorder to prevent lubrication to drain
be inserted order to prevent lubrication to drain
from the eyes.
from the eyes.
from the eyes.
from the eyes.

Symptoms
Symptoms
Symptoms
Symptoms
Dry eye syndrome is often characterized by irritated,
Dry eye syndrome is often characterized by irritated,
Dry eye syndrome is often characterized by irritated,
Dry eye syndrome is often characterized by irritated,
stinging, scratchy eyes, but can also cause excessive
stinging, scratchy eyes, but can also cause excessive
stinging, scratchy eyes, but can also cause excessive
stinging, scratchy eyes, but can also cause excessive
tearing. It can cause aafeeling of grit in the eyes,
tearing. It can cause a feeling of grit in the eyes,
tearing. It can cause afeeling of grit in the eyes,
tearing. It can cause feeling of grit in the eyes,
redness, and blurred vision. The condition can be
redness, and blurred vision. The condition can be
redness, and blurred vision. The condition can be
redness, and blurred vision. The condition can be
diagnosed easily and painlessly through aa
diagnosed easily and painlessly through
diagnosed easily and painlessly through aa
diagnosed easily and painlessly through
comprehensive eye exam. It is also common to notice
comprehensive eye exam. It is also common to notice
comprehensive eye exam. It is also common to notice
comprehensive eye exam. It is also common to notice
fluctuations and changes in vision with dry eye.
fluctuations and changes in vision with dry eye.
fluctuations and changes in vision with dry eye.
fluctuations and changes in vision with dry eye.

Other eye drops may be recommended including
Other eye drops may be recommended including
Other eye drops may be recommended including
Other eye drops may be recommended including
topical steroid drops which may be helpful.
topical steroid drops which may be helpful.
topical steroid drops which may be helpful.
topical steroid drops which may be helpful.

Artificial Tears, Ointments and Supplements:
Artificial Tears, Ointments and Supplements:
Artificial Tears, Ointments and Supplements:
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