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Dry Eye Treatment in Orlando

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

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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 Waterford Lakes EyeCare 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 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?

  • 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 Treatment in Orlando

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
Patient Reviews
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- May. 24, 2023
Dr. Nair and team are amazing. Great office and service.
- May. 12, 2023
They are very kind and friendly and very good at what they do! The doctor is very good and takes tim... e to help when there are specific concerns. My prescriptions for glasses and contacts have always been right. He also referred me to a good ophthalmologist when I needed laser surgery.
- May. 04, 2023
Great staff and friendly service
- Apr. 25, 2023
Great Doctor and staff
- Apr. 21, 2023
I have been going to Dr Nair for several years . He is kind , patient and very knowledgeable. His te... am is professional and very helpful with suggestions for frames , and budgets. Thank you Dr Nair and all of the team you are all efficient and very caring .
- Apr. 19, 2023
Dr. Nair and his staff are very diligent, professional and caring. I have been a patient for several... years and appreciate the high level of service they provide.
- Apr. 08, 2023
All staff members are very friendly any time I needed a emergency appointment they always get me in ... right away Dr Nair is a very great eye specialist have been going there decades
- Mar. 06, 2023
Dr. Nair is amazing! He is a knowledgeable and skilled optometrist. He takes his time giving us pers... onalized care. I highly recommend him!
- Mar. 01, 2023
Very pleased with the services and staff. Recommend 100%
- Feb. 24, 2023
Best eye doctor I’ve been to in years. Staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
- Jan. 25, 2023
I’ve been going to Dr. Nair for a few years and my experiences have always been incredible. He is ... a great doctor and his staff is so helpful and kind! Jenna helped me pick the last two pairs of glasses out that I loved, she is the best for picking out frames!
- Nov. 28, 2022
I have gone to Dr. Nair for over 15 years. He identified my pigment dispersion and sent me to a spe... cialist to monitor it. He has always been very thorough and professional. He is patient and answers all questions. I have also always had a good experience with his office staff who have assisted me with finding glasses. They have a much larger selection of frames than I have seen elsewhere.
- Oct. 02, 2022
I have been going to Waterford Lakes Eyecare for many years. In May, I was having some problems wi... th my eyes. I called and got an appointment immediately. Dr. Nair found a tumor and referred me to a specialist right away. I thank Dr. Nair for his professionalism and his fast action to help solve this problem. I was so happy with the service that I took my mother to see him for her annual check up. My whole family goes to Waterford Lakes Eyecare. I would recommend anyone who wants a caring doctor, friendly and excellent customer service.
- Jan. 21, 2022
My kids and my spouse as well as my dad has been a patient of Dr. Nair since 2013. Greg is the super... excellent and the other staff. Dr. Nair is very thorough and excellent in all he do. Thank you all for an excellent customer service!!!
- Jan. 11, 2022
Great experience! Complete Professionalism and Kindness from Dr. Vijay and entire team!
- May. 20, 2021
I come to this place
- Dec. 10, 2020
I came in for an eye exam and to buy prescription glasses today. The good Dr. Nair was very nice and... professional, I think I've found my go to spot! Jenna was also super duper helpful, and was very courteous! The receptionists and all the staff are super friendly! Y'all are awesome 😃👌! Thank you 😄
- Jan. 23, 2020
I have been here for a few years with my family and wanted to give a quick shout out and 5 star revi... ew. They deserve it for attention to detail, good with people...and free chocolate:)
- Aug. 09, 2019
(Translated by Google) Excellent place, very good attention, very friendly employees and always awar... e of everything and the very professional doctor was delighted and I recommend it ... (Original) Exelente lugar,muy buena atención,los empleados muy amable y siempre pendiente a todo y el doctor muy profesional quedé encantada y lo recomiendo ...
- Jul. 31, 2019
Dr Nair and staff never disappoint. Easy to work with, in and out pretty quickly.

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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

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