Vision Therapy in Rigden Farm

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 Mountain View Eye Specialists 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.

Patient Reviews
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- Mar. 28, 2025
Greeted and accepted as a new client in a timely manner. New prescription and glasses provided.
- Mar. 25, 2025
Friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff located in a convenient and pleasant office.
- Mar. 20, 2025
Great and friendly staff!
- Mar. 18, 2025
Staff is very professional and efficient. Office is clean and pleasant.
- Mar. 08, 2025
Friendly staff good service and explained the process
- Mar. 08, 2025
Staff are friendly, professional, & knowledgeable. Extremely happy with the care I received.
- Mar. 04, 2025
Amazing work . Fantastic service
- Mar. 03, 2025
I’ve been seeing Dr. Kelly, She is great and and caring. She takes time to answer all my questions... . SHAE was very helpful, helping me choose my glasses, showing me the differences and explaining insurance benefits to me. Highly recommend her to help you when you’re there.
- Feb. 24, 2025
Everyone I encountered was very very pleasant and helpful. It was a great experience. It was quick y... et I didn’t feel rushed at all. Doctor and tech were great. The lady helping me pick my frames was absolutely lovely and patient with me. And I’m finally getting the rx I’ve needed. My highest recommendations.
- Feb. 05, 2025
Great place!
- Feb. 05, 2025
Our whole family has seen Dr. Kelly for a number of years now! She is kind, caring, and patient. She... does a wonderful job with the kids and takes her time explaining all that she needs to. Highly recommended Mountain View Eye Specialists!
- Jan. 31, 2025
Excellent service - everyone was very friendly and very helpful! I love my glasses!
- Jan. 25, 2025
Most courteous and knowledgeable staff anywhere. They should be the blueprint for every customer bas... ed company within any industry.
- Dec. 28, 2024
Thanks for providing excellent service!
- Dec. 27, 2024
I've been to several eye doctors in Fort Collins, and my eyes found their home at Mountain View. The... staff is so friendly, and the docs know their stuff! I recently stepped on my glasses, put them on the coffee table where my dog tasted the ear piece and mangled it. Megan was so kind and patient in fixing my glasses and spent time adjusting the fit until it worked for me. I've always felt welcomed and valued here!
- Dec. 12, 2024
Kristy was so helpful with selecting the right frames for my face and optimal appearance. This is my... first time wearing glasses and she helped me with proper fitting and how to maximize my viewing. Overall I'd recommend Kristy and Mountain View Eye Specialists to anyone looking for a great experience!
- Dec. 03, 2024
I really appreciate that Dr. Amy considers all health issues that might effect my eyes and eyesight.... Viewed as a whole person at this eye doctor's office 🙂
- Oct. 11, 2024
I was recommended to transfer my eye care here and it was a great recommendation! Office staff is fr... iendly and attentive and Dr. German is clearly very knowledgeable. Will definitely continue being a patient here!
- Oct. 04, 2024
Staff is very friendly and Dr. Kelly is amazing.
- Aug. 09, 2024
Office has high-tech equipment and knowledgeable staff. Dr. Gregory Abel is very pleasant, and extre... mely good at both vision assessment and identifying potential diseases. After age 40, an annual check-up is highly recommended.

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Dry Eyes in Rigden Farm

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  • Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Consult Our Dry Eye Experts

At Mountain View Eye Specialists, 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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