Advanced Dry Eye Treatments at AEVE
Dry eye can be one of those problems that sneaks up on you. At first, it feels like a little scratchiness by the end of the day or the kind of redness you blame on screens, allergies, or the weather. Then it turns into burning, blurred vision, watery eyes that somehow still feel dry, or a constant “something’s in my eye” sensation. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and you’re not stuck with it either.
At Advanced Eyecare & Vintage Eyewear, dry eye is treated with the same mix of modern technology and personal attention that defines the practice. Rather than handing you a generic bottle of drops and sending you off, the team focuses on figuring out why your eyes are dry in the first place, then building a plan that fits your eyes and your life.
Here’s a closer look at what that means, and what advanced dry eye care can offer when basic home remedies are not enough.
Dry eye is not one-size-fits-all
A more precise dry eye evaluation
Dry eye is often diagnosed quickly in a standard exam, but advanced care requires a deeper look. Your optometrist will take time to understand your symptoms and examine how your tear film and eyelid glands are functioning. This might include checking tear stability, looking for inflammation on the surface of the eye, and evaluating the meibomian glands (the tiny oil glands along your lash line that keep tears from evaporating).
Treatments that go beyond artificial tears
Artificial tears can help, but they often act like a temporary patch — especially when inflammation or gland dysfunction is involved. Advanced Eyecare & Vintage Eyewear offers several higher-level options designed to address dry eye at the source.
Care for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)
MGD is among the most common causes of dry eye. When these glands do not release enough oil, tears evaporate quickly, and the surface of the eye dries out.
Treatment can include:
- Thermal therapies to warm and soften thickened oils in the glands
- Gentle lid expression to clear blockages and restore healthy flow
- Custom home routines to keep glands working well long-term
The goal is to get your tear film functioning normally again, rather than relying only on drops.
Prescription drops for inflammation
Inflammation is a major factor in dry eye for many people. It can lower tear production, destabilize the tear film, and make eyes feel extra sensitive. Over-the-counter drops usually cannot calm that process on their own.
Prescription treatments are designed to reduce inflammation and help the eyes return to a healthier baseline.
Punctal plugs to retain natural tears
Some eyes make tears, but drain them away too quickly. Punctal plugs are tiny, comfortable inserts placed into the tear ducts to slow drainage. This keeps your own tears on the eye longer, which often improves comfort and clarity.
Placement is quick, painless, and the plugs are removable.
In-office dry eye procedures
Advanced dry eye care often includes in-office treatments meant to “reset” the tear system, such as Lipiflow and BlephEx. The exact approach depends on your cause and severity, but the shared aim is better tear quality, smoother gland function, and a more stable eye surface.
Support that looks at the whole picture
Dry eye rarely exists in a vacuum. Screen time, heating and air conditioning, allergies, contact lens habits, and even hydration can influence symptoms. The team will talk through any lifestyle factors that might be making things worse and offer practical adjustments you can keep up between visits.
That might include:
- Screen strategies to lower tear evaporation
- Contact lens changes if lenses are contributing
- Environmental tips for work and home
- Allergy management when seasonal irritation overlaps
- Simple daily routines that support healthy glands
What results can you expect?
Dry eye treatment is not always instant, but it should be meaningful. Many patients notice real improvement in irritation, redness, and fluctuating vision once the right plan is in place. For gland-based dry eye or inflammation, relief often builds over several weeks as the tear film stabilizes.
When to book a dry eye evaluation
Consider scheduling a dry eye assessment if you deal with:
- Burning, stinging, or gritty eyes
- Redness that keeps returning
- Watery eyes that still feel dry
- Blurry or shifting vision, especially with screen use
- Discomfort with contact lenses
- Eye fatigue by late afternoon or evening
Dry eye can worsen if left untreated, so early care often leads to simpler solutions.
A clearer, more comfortable way forward
Living with dry eye can be exhausting. It affects work, driving, reading, and relaxation. The good news is that treatment has come a long way, and Advanced Eyecare & Vintage Eyewear offers modern options designed for lasting relief — backed by careful diagnosis and supportive, patient-first care.
If your eyes have been trying to tell you something lately, it may be time to listen. A dry eye evaluation can pinpoint what is going on and map out a plan that helps your eyes feel like themselves again.