KENNESAW, Ga., Dec. 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Kennesaw, Georgia optometry center is working to alleviate dry eye issues in area residents. Classic Vision Care wants the community to know that while dry eye is irritating, distracting and potentially dangerous to the eye, this common condition can be remedied through the many treatment options included in the clinic's Dry Eye Spa service.
According to clinic optometrist Dr. Mital Patel, the Dry Eye Spa is designed to provide soothing, effective treatment for a condition that can have many underlying causes. "Dry eye occurs whenever your eye receives insufficient tear fluid or the tear fluid itself lacks the proper balance of ingredients to keep the eye hydrated," she says. The optometrist notes that these inadequacies can be caused by a variety of underlying problems, from age-related reduction in tear production to blockages of the meibomian glands that supply moisture-retaining oils to the tear film.
The clinic's Dry Eye Spa includes both diagnostic testing and numerous treatment methods. The optometry team of Dr. Patel and Dr. Ronald “Ron” Becker begin with a detailed eye consultation to narrow down the possible causes of the condition. In some cases, for example, individuals who spend many uninterrupted hours doing computer work or playing video games can suffer dry eye because the eyes fail to blink at a normal frequency rate while staring at a display screen. Examination of a patient's medical history may also reveal auto-immune conditions or medications that promote dryness of the eyes, explains Dr. Patel. Detailed photographs of the eyes are also taken to evaluate the health of the corneas, which can suffer damage in advanced cases of dry eye.
The remedies offered within Classic Vision Care's Dry Eye Spa can be administered in the course of a few minutes while providing the patient with a soothing, comforting experience. Eye drops to rehydrate the eyes and provide relief from irritation are a common feature of the service. Dr. Patel states that dry eye patients suffering from meibomian gland blockages can also enjoy great relief from warm compresses that soften mucous and encourage the opening of the glands' ducts, restoring normal tear film composition.
Dr. Patel also mentions BlephEx® as a useful remedy for blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelid (caused by accumulation of irritating debris) that is commonly associated with dry eye. She describes the treatment as a handheld device that gently, precisely, and painlessly exfoliates the eyelids in addition to removing scurf and debris from the eyelid edges. "Patients experience nothing more than a slight tickling sensation from the procedure, but the result is significant relief from nagging blepharitis that may be aggravating their dry eye symptoms," she says.
Kennesaw area residents interested in learning more about the clinic’s Dry Eye Spa are encouraged to call Classic Vision Care at (770) 499-2020.