Patient guide
Dry eye
conditions.
The same burning or watering can have more than one cause. Explore the tear film, eyelid and blink conditions we evaluate in Westwood.
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Dry eye disease
When the tears that coat the eye lose their balance.
Read guide Lids & glandsMeibomian gland dysfunction
A change in the oil that helps tears last between blinks.
Read guide Tear filmAqueous-deficient dry eye
When the eyes make too little of the watery part of tears.
Read guide Lids & glandsBlepharitis
Inflammation along the edges of the eyelids.
Read guide Lids & glandsOcular rosacea
Rosacea can affect the eyelids, glands and eye surface.
Read guide Lids & glandsDemodex blepharitis
A particular cause of inflammation around the lashes.
Read guide Blink & closureExposure-related dry eye
When blinking or eyelid closure leaves part of the eye exposed.
Read guide Lids & glandsStyes & chalazia
Tender or persistent eyelid bumps can have different causes.
Read guide Allergies & irritationAllergic conjunctivitis
Itchy, watery eyes that can be mistaken for dry eye disease.
Read guide Surface irritationMedicamentosa and dry eye
Eye drops, contact lens solutions and products used near the eyelids can irritate the surface. See what to bring to an evaluation.
Read guide Health & medicationsMedications that can affect dry eye
Explore how medicines taken by mouth can affect the tear film and how to review symptoms with your prescriber.
Read guide Surface irritationDry eye and local inflammation
Explore how blepharitis, oil gland changes and ocular rosacea can affect the eyelids and tear film.
Read guide Health & medicationsDry eye and systemic inflammation
Learn how Sjögren’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions can affect tears, eyelids and the eye surface.
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Have questions about your symptoms?
Meet with a dry eye doctor in Westwood to understand your symptoms and your options.