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Dry Eye Treatment in Fort Worth

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

(817) 750-2233

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 Eagle Ranch Vision 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 Fort Worth 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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- Feb. 16, 2025
Been going for years! Great friendly service!
- Feb. 15, 2025
A great place to get your eye exam. Everyone is very professional and very friendly!
- Feb. 14, 2025
Top-notch vision care office. Staff are friendly. Appointments are quick and there's hardly any wait... ing. They have a great selection of glasses and frames. They also have a great automated communication system that let's me know when my glasses are ready to pickup.
- Feb. 09, 2025
Dr Asten is excellent and staff is friendly.
- Feb. 08, 2025
We love the doctors and the staff. Always knowledgeable and helpful with our vision needs.
- Jan. 25, 2025
Great customer service from the moment you walk in. Beautiful office . Great doctors !
- Jan. 22, 2025
I received excellent care. Dr Elliott was very thorough and caring!
- Jan. 18, 2025
I’ve had some very bad experiences with optometrist in the past, but decided to try Eagle Ranch ba... sed on a recommendation from my sister. I am so glad I did. I saw Dr. Spanganberg and she is wonderful. Instead of just throwing me in some glasses and having me spend unnecessary money, she realized there’s a deeper issue going on with my vision and is doing her best to treat it. She’s knowledgeable, caring, explains things in great detail, is professional, and kind. The office is clean and bright. The front desk ladies have also been very kind and accommodating, as well as the technicians. I highly recommend Eagle Ranch Vision.
- Jan. 11, 2025
Excellent care
- Jan. 09, 2025
Wonderful doctor, caring, giving me ideas outside the box for my concerns! The office and their work... ers are fantastic. Would always recommend!
- Jan. 05, 2025
For the past several years, I've taken my new lens prescriptions and used an online agent. No more.... In the long run, I didn't save time or frustration. Eagle even fit my OLD glasses. You have a new customer, now, for life! Great experience, good technology, good people, good lens shop. And, I love close by!
- Dec. 30, 2024
Professional, caring, and efficient use of your time.
- Dec. 28, 2024
I was treated very well here. You can tell they care about their patients.
- Dec. 22, 2024
Knowledgeable doctors, friendly staff, large selection of frames. I do feel like their frames are a ... bit pricey.
- Dec. 21, 2024
Very knowledgeable. Comfortable experience conversationaly and professionally. No forceful sale tac... tics.
- Dec. 18, 2024
The Staff and Optometrist Dr Corey G was fantastic.
- Dec. 18, 2024
I absolutely love this company. You walk in and immediately feel welcomed. Everyone is happy, knowle... dgeable, and efficient.
- Dec. 14, 2024
I have been seeing Dr. Aston, since I was a teenager (13-14) thru my adult life (now 37). He is trul... y an amazing Doctor and very knowledgeable. He is always 100% present during my visit, makes sure he answers all my questions and concerns, and makes the whole process a breeze. I can’t recommend him or his staff enough!
- Dec. 12, 2024
Very compassionate, caring proficient associates! Absolutely recommend!
- Dec. 08, 2024
Fixed my issue. Great people.

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Dry Eyes Treatment in Fort Worth

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