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Find Lasting Relief for Your Symptoms Receive Dry Eye Treatment in Huntsville, AL
Suffering from dry eye is uncomfortable and can make daily tasks more difficult. Relief is a phone call away. Patients throughout Huntsville trust Maynor & Mitchell Eye Center because:
- We feature board-certified ophthalmologists and specialists in every area.
- We’re established in the community. We’re treating our neighbors, and we treat our neighbors like family.
- We perform thorough exams that can last two hours so we can run all the necessary tests and ensure your treatment plan meets your needs.
If you’re ready to experience a higher level of eye care, we invite you to request a consultation. The capable doctors at our Huntsville ophthalmology office can’t wait to meet you.
“The care you receive is top tier.”
Haley nicole
Huntsville, AL
2024
These are true professionals! The customer service is excellent and the care you receive is top tier. I appreciate the level of compassion we received while visiting Maynor & Mitchel Eye Center. I would recommend them to anyone!
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Huntsville, AL
2024
I have been a patient at Maynor & Mitchell for many years, and all the folks there have been the most professional and friendly I have ever experienced in any medical facility. They are all among the very best.
View on GoogleYour Insurance May Contribute to Your Care
Many patients put off dry eye treatment because they believe their insurance won’t cover it, but treatment can often protect your eyes by preventing vision problems and concerns like corneal ulcers. This could mean your insurance will help contribute to the cost of your care, but it ultimately depends on your plan. We accept many insurances.
Exploring Candidacy for Dry Eye Treatment
You may be a candidate for treatment if you’re experiencing symptoms of dry eye like:
- Red eyes
- Eye fatigue
- Watery eyes
- Blurred vision
- Sensitivity to light
- Difficulty driving at night
- Difficulty wearing contact lenses
- A stinging, burning, or scratchy sensation
- The sensation of having something in your eyes
Our Huntsville ophthalmology office can diagnose your eye condition and create a treatment plan based on your case.
Your Dry Eye Treatment Options
Artificial Tears
If you only have occasional dry eye or mild symptoms, artificial tears may be enough to improve your comfort. Artificial tears mimic the composition of natural tears to hydrate the surface of the eyes. They can be used as needed, often several times a day. We can prescribe a brand of artificial tears that we believe would best meet your needs.
Prescription Medication
Our eye doctors can prescribe medication that improves tear quality, stimulates tear production, and reduces inflammation. This medication can provide short-term relief and help you manage dry eye syndrome in the long term.
Contact Lens Rewetting Drops
Dry eye can be particularly uncomfortable for patients who wear contacts, and the condition can make your contacts dry out. Contact lens rewetting drops can lubricate your eyes and hydrate your contact lenses to improve your comfort. Rewetting drops can be used several times a day. Our optometrists can also explore contacts with a higher moisture content.
Lacrimal Plugs
In more severe cases of dry eye, your eye doctor may recommend lacrimal plugs, also known as “punctal plugs.” These plugs are placed in your tear ducts to keep your tears from draining too quickly and to maximize their contact with the surface of your eyes.
Surgery
Your tear ducts help drain tears from your eyes. If you have a severe case of dry eye, our ophthalmologists may recommend surgery to close your tear ducts and help keep your eyes lubricated. Surgery can partially or completely close your tear ducts.
FAQ About Dry Eye
Who’s more likely to experience dry eye?
Patients who are more likely to experience dry eye syndrome include smokers, women, people over the age of 50, people who wear contact lenses, and people with a diet that’s low in Vitamin A or omega-3 fatty acids.
What causes dry eye?
Dry eye can be caused by factors like genetics, aging, health conditions, eyelid problems, medications, a dry environment, rheumatoid arthritis, insufficient blinking, and meibomian gland dysfunction. A consultation with one of our doctors can help determine the potential cause of your condition and explore treatment options for it.
What’s meibomian gland dysfunction?
Your meibomian glands are tiny glands along the edges of your eyelids that produce oil, which helps keep your tears from evaporating too quickly. Meibomian gland dysfunction occurs when these glands become clogged with oil. When your glands cannot appropriately lubricate your eyes, you experience dry eye symptoms.
Are there at-home remedies for dry eye syndrome?
Many patients use over-the-counter eye drops to lubricate their eyes or warm compresses to help clear up blocked oil glands. If environmental factors are the cause of your dry eye, you can try humidifiers or wraparound sunglasses. However, when these remedies don’t work, an eye doctor may be necessary to find relief from your symptoms.
Can dry eye be dangerous?
Dry eye syndrome can decrease your quality of life, but when left untreated, it can also cause serious complications. Dry eye sufferers are more likely to experience eye infections because they don’t have adequate tears for protection. They may also develop eye inflammation, abrasion of the corneal surface, corneal ulcers, and vision loss as a result. Protect yourself from these complications by contacting our Huntsville eye care office.
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VZW
Huntsville, AL
2024
Just can't say enough good things about Dr. Talalight; he saved my vision in both eyes; he is an outstanding professional with a truly caring demeanor; he is absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!
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Huntsville, AL
2024
Very efficient and helpful staff. The Dr took the time to fully explain what was going to happen and went over all the risks.
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