Dry Eye Treatment in Overland Park, KS
Professional Eyecare provides comprehensive dry eye treatment in Overland Park at two convenient locations. Our doctors diagnose the root cause of your dry eye — whether aqueous deficiency, meibomian gland dysfunction, or mixed — using tear film analysis and meibomian gland imaging. Treatment options include prescription drops like Restasis and Xiidra, punctal plug insertion, meibomian gland expression, warm compress therapy, and lifestyle modifications. We create personalized plans that target the underlying cause, not just symptoms, so you get lasting relief.
What Does Dry Eye Treatment in Overland Park, KS Include?
Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common conditions we treat at Professional Eyecare in Overland Park. It occurs when your eyes produce insufficient tears (aqueous-deficient dry eye) or when tears evaporate too rapidly due to meibomian gland dysfunction (evaporative dry eye) — and many patients have a combination of both. Common causes include aging, prolonged screen use, contact lens wear, hormonal changes, autoimmune conditions like Sjogren's syndrome, medications such as antihistamines and antidepressants, and environmental factors like low humidity or air conditioning. Our doctors perform a thorough diagnostic workup including tear break-up time measurement, Schirmer's testing for tear production, meibomian gland evaluation, and ocular surface staining to identify exactly what is driving your symptoms. Based on these findings, we build a layered treatment plan tailored to your specific type and severity of dry eye. Mild cases may respond to preservative-free artificial tears, omega-3 supplementation, and environmental adjustments, while moderate to severe cases may require prescription anti-inflammatory drops (Restasis or Xiidra), punctal plugs to retain your natural tears, in-office meibomian gland expression to restore oil gland function, or a combination of therapies. We also counsel patients on the 20-20-20 rule for screen use, proper eyelid hygiene, and humidifier use. Our goal is long-term relief and improved ocular surface health — not just masking symptoms with drops.
What to Expect
- check_circleTear break-up time and Schirmer's tear production testing
- check_circleMeibomian gland imaging and in-office gland expression
- check_circlePreservative-free artificial tears and lubricating gel recommendations
- check_circlePrescription anti-inflammatory drops — Restasis (cyclosporine) and Xiidra (lifitegrast)
- check_circlePunctal plug insertion to retain natural tears
- check_circleWarm compress therapy and lid scrub protocols for blepharitis
- check_circleOmega-3 fatty acid and nutritional supplementation guidance
- check_circleScreen ergonomics, 20-20-20 rule, and environmental modification counseling
- check_circleContact lens dry eye solutions and lens material optimization
- check_circleOngoing monitoring with treatment plan adjustments as symptoms improve
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