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Spotting the Signs of Dry Eye

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Understanding the Symptoms

Dry eye is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and its symptoms can vary in severity. It's crucial to recognize the signs of dry eye early to seek appropriate treatment and improve your eye health and comfort.

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Common Symptoms to Look Out For

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Experiencing dry eye symptoms can greatly affect your daily life and overall health. These symptoms can disrupt your work, hobbies, and even your ability to carry out everyday tasks comfortably.

The constant discomfort and distraction caused by these symptoms can lower your productivity and overall quality of life. 

Here are common signs that may indicate dry eye syndrome:

  • Dryness:
    A persistent sensation of dryness, grittiness, or eye irritation.
  • Itching:
    Frequent itching or a burning sensation in and around the eyes.
  • Redness:
    Bloodshot or red eyes, often accompanied by discomfort.·
  • Excessive Tearing:
    Paradoxically, your eyes may produce more tears as a response to dryness, leading to watery eyes.
  • Blurry Vision:
    Vision may become temporarily blurred, particularly when reading or using digital screens.
  • Light Sensitivity:
    Increased sensitivity to light, known as photophobia.
  • Foreign Body Sensation:
    Feeling as though something is in your eye.
  • Eye Fatigue:
    Increased eye fatigue, especially during prolonged periods of reading, screen time, or other visually demanding tasks.

Ignoring dry eye symptoms can lead to worsening discomfort and potential complications. Chronic dry eye can damage the eye's surface and increase the risk of eye infections, scarring, and vision loss. Seeking professional guidance if you're experiencing any of these symptoms is crucial.


Dry Eye Diagnosis and Expert Care

When you choose Trinity Eye Center for your dry eye care, you benefit from our expertise in comprehensive diagnosis. We understand that your unique health history and lifestyle can affect your dry eye differently, which is why we practice personalized care tailored to you. Our approach includes:

  • In-Depth Eye Exams

    During a comprehensive eye exam, we evaluate your eyelids, eye surface, and your complete health history and lifestyle to identify potential underlying causes of dry eyes.

  • Tear Assessment

    We conduct a detailed assessment of your tears, measuring their volume and quality. This assessment helps us identify any deficiencies in tear quantity or quality, crucial factors in dry eye diagnosis.

  • Tear Breakup Time

    Using advanced techniques like tear breakup time measurement, we identify specific areas of your eyes where tears may evaporate more rapidly. This information aids in tailoring your treatment plan.

  • Specialized Dry Eye Test: Schirmer Test

    This test involves placing blotting test paper strips on the lower eyelids to measure tear production over a specific time. It helps determine the volume of tears your eyes produce.

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- Nov. 09, 2024
Dr. Kim and staff are attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. I was seen quickly and no long waits, ... as they are well organized, with appointments properly timed. They also made me feel well cared for.
- Nov. 09, 2024
Dr. Kim is thoughtful and closely looks after his patients' health. The staff are efficient and frie... ndly.
- Oct. 27, 2024
I've been going to Trinity for years and since starting there, it is the best I've ever seen. Dr. Ki... m and the entire staff are professional, knowledgeable, and thorough
- Oct. 10, 2024
They are very conscientious and helpful. They get to the root of the problem and offer solutions. I�... ��ve been very pleased.
- Oct. 08, 2024
Staff is friendly, helpful & knowledgeable. Will continue to come for eye care needs.
- Sep. 26, 2024
It was my first eye exam so I was nervous but Dr. Kim was friendly and straight-forward with me, whi... ch I appreciated. The staff was also friendly and professional. When I went to get my glasses, they were patient while I tried on frames until I found something I liked. Overall, I think this is a great place and will be going back for any future vision needs.
- Sep. 25, 2024
The office staff will make your day as they take care of all your optical needs. Top notch customer ... service! This is what Trinity is all about!
- Sep. 25, 2024
new patient, great experience, fast professional service.Very Attentive
- Sep. 20, 2024
Great service. After the appointment, the frame explanation by Analyce was way too long and frames t... oo expensive. Dr Lee was fantastic & extremely knowledgeable
- Sep. 04, 2024
Dr. Kim and has team do a great job taking care of people eye care and ocular health. When had an ... urgent situation with my eyes and needed to be seen fast, Dr. Kim quickly made it work so he see me and do a dilated exam and photographs. The selection of eyewear choices are nice too. As I military I always appreciate when I can support another veteran and get great care.
- Sep. 04, 2024
Staff is always helpful and friendly totally recommend for your family.
- Aug. 31, 2024
Super optometrist - all new and shiny equipment!
- Jul. 26, 2024
It's difficult to find a doctor that is knowledgeable in treating dry eye syndrome. Dr. Kim special... izes in it. I'm thankful for his practice.
- Jul. 01, 2024
Dr Kim is excellent. He takes his time snd explains everything. The staff are super.
- Jun. 09, 2024
Very competent staff and a nice variety of frames.
- May. 27, 2024
The service from the office staff is excellent and the care by Dr. Kim is exceptional.
- May. 13, 2024
Awesome clinic and Awesome staff!!! Dr. Kim is awesome. I love this office.
- Apr. 10, 2024
Easy to do business with. Can do attitude. Experienced. Professional. Excellent customer service.
- Mar. 18, 2024
Friendly and courteous! Appointments are always on time and efficient. Whether it's helping you pi... ck out your lenses or helping your teen with contacts the first time. Everyone takes great care of you!
- Mar. 14, 2024
I love the staff at Trinity Vision! They treat everyone like family!

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Dry Eyes in Boerne

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Hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Sunday Closed
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Consult Our Dry Eye Experts

At Trinity Eye Center, our experienced eye care specialists are ready to help you find relief from dry eye symptoms. We understand these symptoms' impact on your daily life and are committed to improving your eye health and comfort.

Contact us to schedule an appointment and discuss your dry eye symptoms. Let's work together to find the most suitable treatment and enhance your quality of life.

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