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Dry Eye Treatment in Mid-West

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

(713) 975-9393

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 Memorial Eye Center - Gessner 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 Mid-West 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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- Sep. 22, 2024
Great friendly staff. Amazing facility and great doctors
- Sep. 22, 2024
Great caring staff and providers
- Aug. 21, 2024
Great doctor and great staff. Very friendly
- Aug. 16, 2024
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, all the staff in general (Original) Excelente atención,t... odo el personal en general
- May. 17, 2024
They are amazing!
- May. 01, 2024
My first time at Memorial after years of having a family eye doctor out of state. The staff & Dr. Ch... uang were reassuring & professional. I recommend them.
- Apr. 15, 2024
A hidden gem of a Dr office. Professional and polite. Staff was courteous and did everything possibl... e to save me as much money. Usually I get bombarded with extra add ons and charges. Prices are reasonable and worked with my insurance. Doctor listened to what I said and now I can see without a headache. Will be making this my standard office from now on for glasses and contacts.
- Mar. 29, 2024
Dr. Janne Chuang is a great Optometrist! I visited for the first time and she was very thorough and ... kind! Her staff was amazing as well!
- Feb. 29, 2024
First time coming here and was welcome wonderfully and was cared for, answered all my questions
- Feb. 24, 2024
Its a great place to visit and very hospitable.
- Jan. 02, 2024
The staff is very friendly and helpful. Dr. Chuang was very sweet and thorough my prescription is pe... rfect and the staff was sure to guide me in the right direction!
- Dec. 29, 2023
Jackie provided exceptional customer service to assure that my eye emergency would be addressed and ... was able to schedule my appointment in a timely manner. The gentleman who checked me in provided customer service that is not provided by other healthcare facilities too often. From start to finish during my contact with this eye care office I am very pleased with my experience and I look forward to continuing my eye health care here.
- Dec. 26, 2023
Amazing staff. Got me in fast for an appointment. No wait. Comprehensive exam and accurate assessmen... t. And it definitely does not smell bad like another reviewer wrote.
- Dec. 05, 2023
Had a great first visit to this location. The team was very friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. To was v... ery thorough with my exam and gave great advice and recommendations. Thanks so much!
- Jul. 26, 2023
Pleasant helpful and knowledgeable staff
- Jul. 07, 2023
Always loved this place. The entire staff was awesome on my recent visit. The Dr didn't let me leave... til I understood any advice & options she had regarding eye condition. They were worth the travel.
- Jun. 26, 2023
The experience was amazing. The staff is top notice and all my questions and concerns were addressed... in a respectful way.
- Jun. 20, 2023
I had an absolutely wonderful experience at Memorial Eye in Westchase. They are so kind, knowledgeab... le, thorough, and professional - when it comes to both eye health and eyeglass selection. I came in for my *first* pair of progressive lenses, carrying with me the apprehension and concern that comes with it. But let me tell you, my experience, and my new progressive lenses and frames, are an absolute DELIGHT. It was actually a fun and affirming experience. Great job to Dr Chuang and my optician.
- Jun. 19, 2023
Very friendly and professional. Highly recommended.
- Jun. 04, 2023
Modern technology, very friendly and professional, large selection of frames, I’m their customer f... or couple of years now.

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Dry Eyes Treatment in Mid-West

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  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
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(713) 975-9393