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Spotting the Signs of Dry Eye

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Understanding the Symptoms

Dry eye is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and its symptoms can vary in severity. It's crucial to recognize the signs of dry eye early to seek appropriate treatment and improve your eye health and comfort.

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Common Symptoms to Look Out For

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Experiencing dry eye symptoms can greatly affect your daily life and overall health. These symptoms can disrupt your work, hobbies, and even your ability to carry out everyday tasks comfortably.

The constant discomfort and distraction caused by these symptoms can lower your productivity and overall quality of life. 

Here are common signs that may indicate dry eye syndrome:

  • Dryness:
    A persistent sensation of dryness, grittiness, or eye irritation.
  • Itching:
    Frequent itching or a burning sensation in and around the eyes.
  • Redness:
    Bloodshot or red eyes, often accompanied by discomfort.·
  • Excessive Tearing:
    Paradoxically, your eyes may produce more tears as a response to dryness, leading to watery eyes.
  • Blurry Vision:
    Vision may become temporarily blurred, particularly when reading or using digital screens.
  • Light Sensitivity:
    Increased sensitivity to light, known as photophobia.
  • Foreign Body Sensation:
    Feeling as though something is in your eye.
  • Eye Fatigue:
    Increased eye fatigue, especially during prolonged periods of reading, screen time, or other visually demanding tasks.

Ignoring dry eye symptoms can lead to worsening discomfort and potential complications. Chronic dry eye can damage the eye's surface and increase the risk of eye infections, scarring, and vision loss. Seeking professional guidance if you're experiencing any of these symptoms is crucial.


Dry Eye Diagnosis and Expert Care

When you choose Logan Eye Care for your dry eye care, you benefit from our expertise in comprehensive diagnosis. We understand that your unique health history and lifestyle can affect your dry eye differently, which is why we practice personalized care tailored to you. Our approach includes:

  • In-Depth Eye Exams

    During a comprehensive eye exam, we evaluate your eyelids, eye surface, and your complete health history and lifestyle to identify potential underlying causes of dry eyes.

  • Tear Assessment

    We conduct a detailed assessment of your tears, measuring their volume and quality. This assessment helps us identify any deficiencies in tear quantity or quality, crucial factors in dry eye diagnosis.

  • Tear Breakup Time

    Using advanced techniques like tear breakup time measurement, we identify specific areas of your eyes where tears may evaporate more rapidly. This information aids in tailoring your treatment plan.

  • Specialized Dry Eye Test: Schirmer Test

    This test involves placing blotting test paper strips on the lower eyelids to measure tear production over a specific time. It helps determine the volume of tears your eyes produce.

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- Dec. 08, 2024
They make you feel like you’re visiting family. Dr. Logan is great as is the supporting staff. Eve... ryone is sweet and professional. Shout to Cece who was very helpful and sweet!
- Nov. 20, 2024
Dr. Carol Logan is exceptional. She’s professional, thorough, and patient. She took the time to ex... plain everything, listened to my concerns, and never made me feel rushed. The staff was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, making the entire visit smooth and enjoyable. A special thanks to Brad, who recommended the most comfortable contacts I’ve ever worn. Dr. Logan and her team provide excellent care in a welcoming environment. I highly recommend this office for all your eye care needs!
- Nov. 14, 2024
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Dr. Logan is amazing!!
- Nov. 14, 2024
Very professional and helpful. Cici, the optician is the best. Found a very hard to find eyeglass fr... ames that gave me the perfect fit.
- Nov. 07, 2024
All staff members from the front desk to the person taking care of me with getting my new glasses an... d of course the Doctor Who was great! One last thing was the fact that I had hardly any wait time, which I was not used to at all from where I moved from, the west coast of Florida.
- Oct. 24, 2024
This is a great place to have your eyes checked. Staff is friendly and helpful. It is the best eye... care practice in Lake Mary, hands down.
- Oct. 08, 2024
Great service! Detail oriented and professional.
- Oct. 05, 2024
The team here is very attentive and knowledgable. The efficiency is unmatched in any medical office... . Dr. Logan is the most knowledgeable, proficient and thorough optometrist that I have ever gone to.
- Oct. 04, 2024
Great service and great people.
- Oct. 03, 2024
Brad took care of my problem immediately
- Sep. 27, 2024
Great service.
- Sep. 27, 2024
Great staff and service!
- Sep. 16, 2024
Always great customer service and caring team.
- Sep. 05, 2024
Welcoming staff that pays attention to detail and looks out for your best interests. Dr. Logan is si... mply a joy.
- Sep. 02, 2024
Everyone was very professional caring and friendly! Thank you!
- Sep. 01, 2024
Great Dr. and staff. Very knowledgeable and helpful. I’ll definitely stay with Logan Eye Care. I h... ighly recommend them.
- Jul. 18, 2024
This is a practice filled with people who care. They take the time to ask good questions, listen to ... what you have to say, and treat you as just a number
- Jul. 09, 2024
Great staff, efficient and knowledgeable practice.
- Jul. 05, 2024
Great staff and Eye Doctors!
- Jul. 01, 2024
It was a pleasant experience from start to finish! The doctor and staff were very knowledgeable, fri... endly, and caring! Thank you!!!😉

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Dry Eyes in Lake Mary

Our optometry practice in Lake Mary

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • EyeMed
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare PPO Only
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Only
  • Cigna PPO Only
  • Aetna PPO Only
  • Humana PPO Only
  • UMR
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Consult Our Dry Eye Experts

At Logan Eye Care, our experienced eye care specialists are ready to help you find relief from dry eye symptoms. We understand these symptoms' impact on your daily life and are committed to improving your eye health and comfort.

Contact us to schedule an appointment and discuss your dry eye symptoms. Let's work together to find the most suitable treatment and enhance your quality of life.

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