Dry Eye Clinic
Andover Family Optometry and Winfield Family Optometry are proud to offer the latest Dry Eye Disease care in the Wichita metro. From identification to testing to treatment options, we will care for your eyes and provide powerful relief.
What is Dry Eye Disease?
Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a common eye concern that occurs when your tears don’t produce enough moisture or lubrication for your eyes. This happens for various reasons, including decreased tear production, damage to the surface of your eyes, poor-quality tears, hormonal changes, autoimmune disease, allergies, and more. It can also be caused by certain medications and environmental conditions like being exposed to smoke or staring at your computer for long periods of time.
Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease:
- Eye redness
- Itching, burning, or stinging sensations in eyes
- Blurred vision
- Light sensitivity
- Very watery eyes (your body’s response to DED)
Dry Eye Disease Treatment
We want you to feel comfortable and see clearly, that’s why we opened our state of the art Dry Eye Clinics at both our Andover and Winfield locations.
Our doctors will first perform a thorough exam and testing to identify any possible eye conditions or diseases and check for signs of damage to your eyes that may be causing the symptoms you’re experiencing.
After an assessment, they will develop a personalized treatment plan to address your Dry Eye Disease.
At our Dry Eye Clinic, we’re proud to offer some of the most advanced technologies available to bring real relief to patients struggling with dry eye disease. Our treatment suite includes IPL with Radio Frequency, a powerful therapy that not only reduces inflammation but also improves meibomian gland function to restore healthy tear production. We also provide Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT, or Red Light Therapy), a gentle, non-invasive treatment that stimulates cellular repair and helps reduce eyelid inflammation. For patients dealing with chronic blepharitis or debris buildup along the eyelid margins, we offer BlephEx®️, an in-office cleaning system that removes biofilm and restores a healthier eyelid environment.
Beyond these therapies, we also provide unique and specialized treatments such as RINSADA, an advanced cleansing and hydration system designed to refresh the ocular surface, and EZ Tears, a targeted nutraceutical supplement that supports tear quality from the inside out. For more severe or persistent cases, we utilize amniotic membranes, which deliver powerful healing and regenerative properties to the ocular surface. With this full range of options, our clinic is equipped to tailor a customized plan for each patient, addressing the root causes of dry eye while improving comfort, vision, and long-term eye health.
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