Statistics from the American Academy of Ophthalmology show that around 20 million people in the United States have dry eye disease, or DED. This number continues to grow annually, leaving many individuals with uncomfortably dry, itchy eyes. The use of HydroEye®, a soft gel vitamin that can work to relieve the symptoms of dry eye while supporting your vision health. Here, we will take a look at the signs and symptoms of dry eye, as well as how HydroEye® supplements can help relieve the condition.
What Is Dry Eye?
When you have dry eyes, your eyes are unable to produce enough tears to keep your eyes comfortable. There are many issues that can cause dry eye, including inflamed eyelid glands, allergies, autoimmune conditions, and changes in the body’s endocrine system.
Symptoms of dry eye disease can include blurred vision, tired eyes, difficulty wearing contact lenses, eye redness, a persistent feeling that you have something stuck in your eye, stringy mucus on or around the eye’s surface, a stinging or burning sensation on the surface of the eye, or the feeling that you need to rub your eyes regularly.
How Do HydroEye® Softgels Vitamins Help With Dry Eye?
HydroEye® Softgels Vitamins work to provide your body with antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids, GLA, and other vitamins and minerals that support your body’s production of a healthy tear film on the surface of your eye. Most people who try HydroEye® supplements find that after 30 to 60 days of taking the supplement, their symptoms dissipate.
Central Florida Eye Institute: Here To Help With All of Your Eye Care Needs
Dr. Thomas L. Croley at Central Florida Eye Institute is proud to provide patients with all of the expertise and equipment required for stellar eye care, all in the same building. Whether you are searching for an ophthalmologist who can perform LASIK surgery, provide treatment for macular degeneration, or simply perform your annual eye exam and help you find the right pair of glasses for your needs, Dr. Croley has got you covered. Reach out to our office in Ocala, Florida, today by calling 352-237-8400 to schedule a consultation.