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Dry Eye Treatment in Lakewood Hills

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

(214) 660-9830

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 Dallas Eyeworks 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 Lakewood Hills 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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- Feb. 10, 2025
The best & smartest doctor you’ll find.. went through 3 other eye doctors over the last 10 years ... until I found Dr. Wang
- Nov. 24, 2024
Great staff, wasn't a long wait, up to date equipment used for the exam, good selection of frames.
- Nov. 20, 2024
Great place, friendly staff and Dr. Morgan was professional and answered any concern I had.
- Nov. 13, 2024
Great experience, above and beyond, for many years
- Nov. 12, 2024
Love them all! So sweet!
- Oct. 27, 2024
Out of all the eye clinics that I’ve visited throughout my experience with glasses, this one defin... itely takes the #1 spot for me. The staff is welcoming, friendly, and very knowledgeable, not to mention the cutting-edge technology this clinic offers. Dr. Wang was amazing and made the whole process smooth, efficient, and quick. She answered all of my questions and provided the best option for my prescription. I ended up walking out with both glasses and contacts, and would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for their next set of eyewear!
- Oct. 23, 2024
Love this place they are always courteous very helpful
- Oct. 10, 2024
Great Staff and Very Helpful...
- Oct. 06, 2024
Great office! Dr Meyer and staff made my daughter feel so comfortable and made the whole experience ... easy and smooth. Thank you guys!
- Sep. 04, 2024
First eye exam in years. Dr. Wang made it a smooth and easy experience. Would recommend to anyone.
- Aug. 15, 2024
I have been coming here for several years. Everyone is always patient and friendly. I saw Dr Hogan f... or the first time( I usually see Dr Meyer). They are equally informative, patient, enthusiastic, and thorough. The road getting there used to be a pain ( Gaston/ Garland rd) but all is well now!
- Aug. 04, 2024
Great friendly staff. Very professional. No waiting and glasses arrived very quickly. Great experie... nce!🙂
- Aug. 02, 2024
Great staff, Dr Wang is awesome. Highly recommended
- Aug. 02, 2024
Best eye exam I have experienced since I have been wearing glasses 🤓
- Jul. 28, 2024
Dr Wang and the team at Dallas Eyeworks took the best care of me! I had been going to huge chain eye... doctors and felt like I haven’t been able to see clearly for years. They figured out that my vision had been overcorrected severely and that was causing my blurry vision. I can see clearly now for the first time in a very long time! Very grateful to be heard and taken care of here!
- Jul. 23, 2024
I've been going to Eyeworks for years and always had a good experience. This time, I had a great exp... erience, mainly because of Ashley. We had to sort out my insurance, which she did, and then new glasses which she did brilliantly, making it affordable for me to get me the glasses I wanted. She was knowledgeable, attentive and kind. Great job Ashley!
- Jul. 02, 2024
I really like this clinic and the staff. Everyone is kind, attentive, and courteous. The eyewear is ... very luxurious and lots of brand names. The quality of the lenses is excellent too.
- Jun. 23, 2024
Dr. Meyer is very good. Great selection of frames and lenses.
- Jun. 20, 2024
Guess what: no "Poof Test" here! They user newer tech instead! 🙂 I love all of the staff at Dallas... Eye Works, they treated me so kindly and went out of their way more than once to make sure I was accommodated, as well as help me get the most out of my insurance & budget. Dr. Clint is very thorough, takes the time to explain things in detail and share his insight & anecdotes. When I had a concern about my prescription in 1 eye, they got me in immediately for a follow up and made an adjustment to the rx. Historically I've been a contact lens abuser and at no time did any of the staff make me feel ashamed or embarrassed coming in with horrible defaced lenses, they only offered their help & suggestions and were all lovely to work with. The Tech (whose name I forgot to ask) gave me wonderful advice on soothing dry eyes and trying a "deep clean" solution for contacts occasionally. Courtney was an angel letting me try on probably every pair of frames in the building and giving her feedback to help me narrow down my selection. I can't speak highly enough about their whole crew, this is the only place I'll go now as long as I'm in the Dallas area. Thank you all!
- Jun. 02, 2024
Everything was great.! I was so happy to get a contact lens prescription after years of being told I... could no longer wear them.! The machines work well and they are very newly upgraded.! Everything was so nice and neat. There was no long wait and everyone was so nice and friendly.! Major S/O to Ashley.! She filled me in on all the specials and was great even when I was checking out glasses.! #GeminiSister 🥰

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Dry Eyes Treatment in Lakewood Hills

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • EyeMed
  • MetLife
  • Metlife Vision

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(214) 660-9830