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\"dry-eye-treatment\"Dry eye is a condition in which a person doesn’t have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears are necessary for maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and for providing clear vision. Dry eye<\/a> is a common and often chronic problem, particularly in older adults.<\/p>\n

With each blink of the eyelids, tears spread across the front surface of the eye, known as the cornea. Tears provide lubrication, reduce the risk of eye infection, wash away foreign matter in the eye and keep the surface of the eyes smooth and clear. Excess tears in the eyes flow into small drainage ducts in the inner corners of the eyelids, which then drain into the back of the nose. Dry eyes can occur when tear production and drainage is not in balance.<\/p>\n

People with dry eyes may experience irritated, gritty, scratchy or burning eyes; a feeling of something in their eyes; excess watering; and blurred vision. Advanced dry eyes may damage the front surface of the eye and impair vision.<\/p>\n

Treatments for dry eyes aim to restore or maintain the normal amount of tears in the eye to minimize dryness and related discomfort and to maintain eye health.<\/p>\n

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Although dry eyes can be a chronic condition, our eye doctors\u00a0in Medford\u00a0can recommend treatment to keep your eyes healthy and comfortable and to prevent your vision from being affected.<\/p>\n

The primary approaches used to manage and treat dry eyes include adding tears by using over-the-counter artificial tear solutions, conserving tears and increasing tear production.<\/p>\n