Contact Lenses for Dry Eyes

Dry eyes are some of the most common complaints eye doctors receive, especially when treating patients for myopia using contact lenses. Several factors can cause dry eye syndrome, and several contact lens options help treat the condition. Our optometrist at Warm Springs Optometric Group in Fremont, CA, can help treat patients who wear contact lenses and suffer from dry eyes.
 

Can Contact Lenses Cause Dry Eye? 

Depending upon the root cause of the dry eyes, the contact lenses you wear may be causing the symptoms. For example, dry eyes can make wearing contact lenses for myopia treatment uncomfortable and unbearable. If dry eye symptoms do not clear up with eye drops or a fresh pair of contact lenses, it is time to see our optometrist to determine what is causing the condition.
 

Can Our Optometrist Prescribe Contact Lenses for Dry Eye?

If the contact lenses you wear cause dry eye syndrome, it is time to see if the eye doctor can prescribe different contact lenses. Contact lenses that allow oxygen to get to the eye and do not draw moisture from the eye can help keep the eyes lubricated, reducing symptoms of dry eye syndrome. Speak with our optometrist to learn more about the contact lenses available to help combat dry eye symptoms.
 

Schedule an Eye Exam with Our Optometrist in Fremont, CA

If your eyes feel dry, itchy, or burning, see an eye doctor to determine if you suffer from dry eye syndrome, allergies, or an eye infection. The eye doctor will diagnose the cause of the symptoms and provide treatment options, including prescribing a different type and brand of contact lenses. The eye doctors at Warm Springs Optometric Group in Fremont, CA, can help treat dry eye symptoms, providing various treatment options. Call our office today at (510) 490-0287 to schedule an appointment and learn more about contact lenses to treat dry eyes.