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Dry Eye Treatment in Lake City

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

(386) 466-1062

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 Broome Eye Care & Optical 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 Lake City 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 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
Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 24, 2024
good place to go. Nice workers not high pressure straight forward.
- Nov. 19, 2024
Treats Veterans AWESOME!!!
- Nov. 17, 2024
Staff and services here are wonderful. Highly recommend.
- Nov. 14, 2024
Very professional and provides great service at a good price, very friendly staff.
- Nov. 12, 2024
Love this eyecare facility!! Very friendly and prompt service.
- Nov. 08, 2024
Expertise and friendliness.
- Nov. 07, 2024
I was in and out in under an hour. Full exam and Dr Broome and her staff were very friendly and ex... plained her findings as she proceeded through exam .
- Nov. 04, 2024
If you're looking for absolute perfection from your local family eye care professionals, look no fur... ther than the Broome Eyecare and Optical Team in Lake City, Florida. Dr. Kimberly Broome and her entire staff are amaaaaazing.
- Oct. 29, 2024
I was very pleased with my experience. The staff and providers with Broome's Optical were very pleas... ant, caring and most accommodating to my needs as a patient. Thank you!
- Oct. 27, 2024
The best dr:) the staff is absolutely fantastic they are always helpful & just so sweet!!!
- Oct. 26, 2024
Dr. Kimberly Broome is very nice and thorough. The staff was friendly, and they have a good selectio... n of frames at the office to choose from.
- Oct. 02, 2024
Broome Optical is a wonderful and pleasant experience. The staff is always very nice and helpful?
- Sep. 13, 2024
Well informed and helped and answered all questions. There customer service was above and beyond.
- Sep. 10, 2024
Pleasant experience..
- Sep. 09, 2024
Great service
- Sep. 02, 2024
Great people!
- Aug. 22, 2024
Great place for your eye care needs, never had an issue with them and everyone is very friendly and ... helpful. Thanks to each of you.
- Aug. 01, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised by the care I received of Broome Eye Care & Optical. I appreciated the s... upport I received while weighing my options for future care.
- Jul. 24, 2024
First time in this office, and I have to say it was a great experience.
- Jul. 24, 2024
Everyone was very kind and had great customer service. My appointment was fast and easy. I was early... they even took me back early and I was in and out quickly. I know a lot of patients that have to find another eye care dr since North Fl Eye Care shut down, I will be recommending Broome eye care!

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Dry Eyes Treatment in Lake City

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • Humana

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