FAQ

FAQ

General Question

Dry eye disease, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), is the most common eye condition in the world, affecting more than 20 million Americans alone. While symptoms are often mild, they can be debilitating to sufferers. If you’re dealing with the annoyance of dry eyes and have questions about what could be causing them or how to treat them, this list of frequently asked questions about dry eye disease will answer some of your biggest questions about it.

If you have dry eye disease, your eyes may feel like they have something in them. It may be difficult to read or do other close-up tasks. Your eyes may sting or burn and feel very dry.

Payment Question

Although there is no cure for dry eye disease, several treatment options exist. For example, over-the-counter artificial tears can reduce symptoms such as dryness and irritation.

Appointment Question

Ophthalmologists who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of ocular surface disease are best qualified to treat dry eye. These are referred to as cornea, cataract and refractive surgeons, or even glaucoma specialists.