Dry eye disease is a common and often chronic condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when tears evaporate too quickly. If left untreated, dry eye can cause irritation, blurred vision, and reduced quality of life.
At Stewart Eye, we provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment options to help manage dry eye disease effectively. Under the care of Dr. Sara Stewart, our goal is to relieve symptoms, improve eye comfort, and support long-term ocular health.
Measures tear stability using tests such as tear breakup time (TBUT) or tear osmolarity.
Uses specialized staining techniques to evaluate irritation or damage to the eye surface.
Assesses oil gland health to identify evaporative dry eye caused by gland dysfunction.
Reviews factors such as screen time, contact lens use, air conditioning, and medications.
Dry eye disease management may include prescription treatments, in-office therapies, eyelid care, artificial tears, and lifestyle adjustments.
Our focus is long-term symptom relief through consistent, personalized care rather than temporary solutions.
We evaluate tear quality, tear production, and eye surface health.
Dr. Stewart determines whether your dry eye is aqueous-deficient, evaporative, or mixed.
A customized treatment plan is created to relieve symptoms and improve eye comfort.
Yes. Dry eye is often chronic, but symptoms can be effectively managed with proper treatment and ongoing care.