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Dry Eye Treatment in Camdenton

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

(573) 346-5951

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 Family Eyecare - Camdenton 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 Camdenton 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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- Dec. 07, 2024
Best Dr and MOST AMAZING staff. Would recommend them anytime to anyone.
- Nov. 21, 2024
Everyone was very friendly - from the greeting to the "see you later"! The virtual eye exam was a f... irst for me but the process was exactly like what it would have been if the Dr was right there... but they were - who knows where!?
- Nov. 19, 2024
Love everyone there! So friendly and professional.
- Nov. 11, 2024
Quick, polite, friendly and professional
- Nov. 11, 2024
The staff is friendly and professional, there was no wait time. The doctor was very personable and t... horough. When my glasses came in which was very fast, I decided I didn’t like how they looked on me, the manager allowed me to pick a new pair and only charged me the difference in the price of the new pair I chose, now that’s impressive! She was very helpful and nice about it, I left feeling really happy I asked if I could change my glasses.
- Nov. 09, 2024
Great job. Easy, friendly, helpful, and fun.
- Oct. 13, 2024
Very Helpful and Friendly. They know what they are doing.
- Oct. 04, 2024
The family at Family Eyecare was incredibly helpful and knowledgable. They worked with me to get an ... appointment quickly and helped me understand my vision needs. I felt confident leaving and Thank you very much Family Eyecare.
- Oct. 01, 2024
Amazing, kind staff!
- Sep. 17, 2024
Great doctor and staff.
- Sep. 02, 2024
Dr Eveland got me out of bifocal glasses I never should have been put into in the first place and go... t me into specific glasses I needed for working on a computer all day. Now my glasses work perfectly for me and see everything clearly.
- Aug. 28, 2024
Great Dr. and staff.
- Aug. 17, 2024
Terrific doc and staff. They WILL try to sell you new frames when you visit, but hey, that’s their... job. Prices are as reasonable as any medical care provider and the staff works to wrap their discounts around your situation as much as possible.
- Aug. 15, 2024
Called 10+ locations for weeks to find an eye doctor that would see my 3 year old, finally scheduled... with Family EyeCare after a recommendation from my father and they got him in within a week. The entire staff was very kind and accommodating. My son loved going here and looks forward to going back to pick up his glasses!
- Jul. 22, 2024
Friendly and helpful
- Jun. 28, 2024
Dr. Eveland is patient, thorough and professional! Danielle is always helpful, efficient and cheerfu... l! Facility is clean and well organized.
- Jun. 23, 2024
Excellent and friendly customer service!!
- Jun. 23, 2024
Our eyecare provider for over 20 years.
- Jun. 16, 2024
Completely satisfied with Dr Eveland and the staff at Family Eyecare in Camdenton! Susan Bubac
- Jun. 10, 2024
Friendly helpful staff. They patient and kind to my 6 year old daughter and always make her feel spe... cial and important.

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Dry Eyes Treatment in Camdenton

Our optometry practice in Camdenton

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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(573) 346-5951