Dry eye is a common eye condition that happens when your eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. This can leave the eyes feeling irritated, gritty, watery, or tired. At Pinnacle Eye Group, we provide dry eye treatment in Medford, NJ with a focus on identifying the cause of your symptoms and creating a targeted care plan.

What Is Dry Eye?

Healthy tears protect the surface of the eye, support clear vision, and keep the eyes comfortable throughout the day. When the tear film becomes unstable, the eyes may feel dry even if they water frequently. Dry eye can be mild and occasional, or it can become chronic and interfere with reading, screen use, driving, contact lens wear, and daily comfort.

Common Causes Of Dry Eye

Dry eye can develop for many reasons, and more than one factor may be involved. During your visit in Medford, Dr. Klatz will look for signs that help explain why your eyes are dry and irritated.

Common causes include aging, meibomian gland dysfunction, also called MGD, blepharitis, prior eye surgery, contact lens use, allergies, certain medications, and medical conditions

Dry Eye Symptoms

Symptoms may include:

Burning or stinging eyes
Redness
Watery eyes
Light sensitivity
Blurry vision
Eye fatigue
A gritty or sandy feeling
Mucus around the eyes
Discomfort that worsens with screens, wind, or dry air

Because these symptoms can overlap with allergies, eye infections, and other conditions, a proper eye exam is important before starting dry eye treatment.

Diagnosing The Root Cause

Effective dry eye treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis. Dr. Klatz evaluates the tear film, eyelids, oil glands, ocular surface, and overall eye health to better understand what is causing your symptoms. He may also review your medications, health history, contact lens habits, allergies, and any history of eye surgery.

Dry Eye Treatment Options

Treatment depends on the underlying cause and severity of your dry eye. Some patients need simple daily changes, while others benefit from a more advanced plan. We may recommend eyelid hygiene to reduce inflammation, artificial tears to improve comfort, prescription eye drops to address inflammation or tear production, nutritional supplements to support tear quality, or in-office treatments when home care is not enough.

The goal of dry eye treatment is to improve comfort, support healthier tears, and reduce flare-ups over time. Your plan may be adjusted as your eyes respond to treatment, especially if MGD, blepharitis, allergies, or another chronic factor is contributing to your symptoms.

Personalized Dry Eye Care In Medford

At Pinnacle Eye Group, dry eye care is tailored to each patient. Whether your symptoms are new or have been bothering you for years, we take the time to identify the cause and explain your treatment options clearly.

Schedule a consultation with Pinnacle Eye Group to learn more about dry eye treatment options. Contact our office at 30 Jackson Rd Suite C-3, Medford, NJ 08055 by calling (856) 856-5203 today.