Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes
Dry Eye Treatment in Orlando
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 Southwest Orlando Eye Care for effective and lasting dry eye relief.
How Dry Eye Disease Develops & How to Treat It
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 Orlando 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?
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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.
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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.
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Autoimmune disease
Certain autoimmune diseases, like Sjogren'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.
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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
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.
Unfortunately, there is no known cure for dry eye syndrome. There are, however, many treatment options that offer lasting dry eye relief.
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.
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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Abriana Nolan
I was staying at Universal & woke up with severe eye pain. I called around trying to find someone wh... Show Moreo could see me the first few places all told me to go to urgent care. When I called SWOE they told me to come in whenever I could. I expected a wait time as I was walking in but they got me back and started addressing the pain basically immediately. Ruby & Dr. Nevada took time to exhaust every possible option & accurately diagnosis see the issue. The medication he prescribed was working within hours! They were both so kind and welcoming & made sure to explain everything. They also said multiple times I could reach back out if I had any issues or questions.
As I said I am not local they helped me to find a pharmacy that I could walk to. When I found that the good Rx app had a cheaper price they were more than willing to switch where the prescription was sent to.
Finally, I do not have eye insurance & was worried with what I would be paying for the whole experience & it was so responsibly priced.
I really can not say enough great things about the experience and especially Ruby & Dr. Nevada. If you are local or down on a trip I would definitely recommend checking in with them for eye care!
Debbie R.- Nov 3, 2026
Dr. Marx provided excellent care for my mom during her visit and a very thorough exam. Everyone we e... Show Morencountered was kind, caring and capable. Thank you Bianca, Jay and Dr. Marx:)
Dry Eyes Treatment in Orlando
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- Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Sunday Closed
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- United Healthcare
- Cigna
- Spectera
- Tricare
- National Vision Administration (NVA)
- Eyemed Vision Care
- VBA
- VSP Premier Edge
- AlwaysCare
- Care Credit
- Aetna
- Cigna Vision
- Envolve Benefits Options
- Unum Vision
- Medicare Part B
- Florida Blue
- Humana PPO Only
- Veterans Affairs
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