Dry Eye

Tears have 3 layers:

• a mucus layer
• an aqueous (watery) layer, and
• a lipid (oily) layer

Any imbalance in these 3 layers affects your vision and comfort. For example, if not enough lipid layer is being produced, tears may evaporate too quickly and cause symptoms ranging from discomfort to extra tear production and poor quality of vision. Poor tear quality is often caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), a condition that impacts the production of oils in your tears. The most common form of MGD is obstruction of the oil producing glands in the eyelids. At Goodman Eye Center, we will test your tear quality to determine whether MGD is contributing to or causing your dry eye symptoms and create a customized treatment plan to address it.

The importance of the tear film

Blepharitis is a common side effect of Dry Eye, causing irritation and swelling at the base of the eyelashes