Dry eye disease affects an estimated 16 million people in the US. Common symptoms include itching, burning, redness, and tearing. Many of these symptoms can often mask as eye infections causing an endless search for relief. Although it can be tempting to try every drop you can get your hands on in the drug store aisle, many of these “redness relief” drops or allergy medications could possibly worsen your symptoms.

At the foundation of dry eye is a combination of both reduced tear production as well as poor tear composition. At Eyes of Hermosa Optometry, we perform specific diagnostic testing to determine which form of dry eye you may be suffering from as well as create personalized regimens for improvement.