North Georgia Eye Associates

North Georgia Eye Associates

The expert team at North Georgia Eye Associates is here to treat eye conditions like dry eye syndrome and help your eyes get the relief they deserve. Since you have been visiting the best dry eye doctors website you probably already know what dry eye is but have you been struggling with find a permanent solution or just plain and simple relief. 

Not every eye care professional is a dry eye expert nor are many interested in building a center of excellence. North Georgia Eye Associates set out several years back to become a destination in North Georgia for helping patients resolve their dry eye issues. The company Tearlab helped the practice is the diagnostic mode to become one of Georgia’s top dry eye diagnostic centers. 

TearLab is a diagnostic test that measures the tear film’s osmolarity, which helps diagnose ocular surface disease. Osmolarity means the concentration and content of salt and other dissolved substances in a liquid. 

Osmolarity is vital for knowing if you have dry eyes because if your tears have an abnormal osmolarity content, it is often an indicator of an imbalance in your tear composition and a tear film that’s unstable.

Starting the journey to understanding your dry eye treatment options. 

There are many ways to get dry eye relief but if have not diagnosed the type of dry eye disease it will be hard to pair the treatment options. Schedule an appointment today to get diagnosed so we can begin helping you treat dry eye disease. 

Here are some of the general treatment option categories. 

Artificial Tears: Over-the-counter artificial tears can help lubricate the eyes and relieve dryness.

Prescription Medications: In some cases, prescription eye drops, such as Restasis or Xiidra, may be recommended to reduce inflammation and promote tear production.

Warm Compresses: Applying warm compresses to the eyes can help open oil glands and improve tear quality.

Lid Hygiene: Keeping the eyelids clean by gently washing them with a mild soap or using lid wipes can prevent irritation and improve tear film stability.

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements: Some studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may have a positive impact on dry eye symptoms.

Punctal Plugs: These are small devices inserted into the tear ducts to block drainage and keep the eyes moist.

Anti-inflammatory Medications: In certain cases, oral medications with anti-inflammatory properties may be prescribed.

Take the next step and schedule a diagnostic dry eye appointment with North Georgia Eye Associates.