Dry Eye
Santa Clarita | Valencia

Medicare, Medi-Cal & Most Insurance Accepted

At Nova Eye Institute, we provide personalized treatments tailored to the specific type & cause of your dry eye.

What is Dry Eye?

  • Dry Eye Syndrome is a common but often underdiagnosed condition in which your eyes either don’t produce enough tears or produce poor-quality tears that evaporate too quickly. 
  • It can cause significant discomfort, blurry vision, and even damage to the surface of the eye.
  • Recent research also supports that chronic dry eye may be associated with neurodegenerative processes, where the nerves that stimulate tear production become dysfunctional over time. That’s why early diagnosis and advanced treatment are critical.

Common Symptoms of Dry Eye

  • Stinging or burning sensation
  • Gritty or sandy feeling in the eyes
  • Redness or irritation
  • Blurry or fluctuating vision
  • Excessive tearing (as a response to dryness)
  • Light sensitivity
  • Eye fatigue and discomfort during screen use

What Causes Dry Eye?

  • Aging and hormonal changes
  • Prolonged screen time and reduced blink rate
  • Environmental factors (wind, dry air, air conditioning)
  • Contact lens wear
  • Autoimmune diseases (e.g., Sjögren’s syndrome)
  • Medications (e.g., antihistamines, antidepressants)
  • Refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK)
  • Chronic inflammation and nerve dysfunction

Dry Eye Treatments

We offer both foundational and cutting-edge therapies tailored to the cause and severity of your condition.

Lubrication & Hygiene

  • Preservative-free artificial tears
  • Lubricating gels and ointments
  • Eyelid hygiene products (foams, wipes)
  • Warm compresses and lid massages

Prescription Therapies

  • Anti-inflammatory eye drops: Restasis®, Xiidra®, Cequa®
  • Short-term corticosteroid drops
  • Oral tetracyclines (e.g., doxycycline for meibomian gland dysfunction)
  • Ocular surface lubricant / semifluorinated alkane (SFA): Meibo™

Advanced In-Office Treatments

  • Punctal Plugs
  • Thermal Pulsation (LipiFlow®)
  • Plasma Meibomian Gland Therapy
  • Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
  • Blepharoexfoliation
  • Amniotic Membrane Therapy
  • Autologous Serum Eye Drops
  • Neurotrophic Therapy

Lifestyle & Nutritional Support

  • Omega-3 supplementation
  • Humidifiers and screen-time strategies
  • Blink exercises and vision hygiene education

Schedule a Dry Eye Consultation

If you have vision difficulties or have been diagnosed with dry eye, contact Nova Eye Institute today. We proudly serve Santa Clarita, Valencia, and the surrounding areas. 

📞 Call us Today to schedule your appointment and take the first step toward maintaining your vision health.

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