Dry Eyes
Chronic dry, gritty, burning eyes wear on you, every screen and every long day. If drops have stopped being enough, CosMedic LaserMD in Ann Arbor, MI can look at what is causing the dryness and recommend care that treats the source, not just the symptom.
See how we treat this in Ann Arbor or book a consultation to begin.
What Dry Eye Is
Dry eye is a condition in which the eyes do not stay adequately lubricated. This often happens because the glands along the eyelids that produce the oily layer of your tears become blocked or underactive.
The result is tears that evaporate too quickly, leaving eyes that feel dry, gritty, or irritated.
It is more than a nuisance. Persistent dryness can blur vision, make screens harder to tolerate, and leave eyes red and tired, which is why it deserves a real evaluation rather than another bottle of drops.
Who Tends to Experience Dry Eye
Dry eye becomes more common with age and with hormonal shifts, and it affects many people across Ann Arbor's screen-heavy, four-season life. Long hours at a computer, contact lens wear, and dry indoor winter air all make symptoms worse.
You are not imagining it, and you are not alone. Many patients arrive frustrated after years of managing dryness on their own, ready for someone to investigate why it keeps coming back.
Treatments We Recommend
for Dry Eyes
At CosMedic LaserMD, dry eye care begins with understanding the cause, then matching a treatment to it. We focus on the eyelid glands and tear quality rather than only chasing the surface symptom.
Tixel Dry Eye Treatment
For dry eye linked to eyelid gland dysfunction, we may recommend a Tixel-based approach, which applies controlled thermal energy near the eyelids to help restore healthy gland function. See how we treat this in Ann Arbor for the full treatment detail.
A physician-guided plan
Because dry eye has several causes, your physician may combine in-office therapy with at-home guidance. The plan is built for your eyes, and we will tell you honestly if your situation calls for a referral to an eye specialist.
Common Questions About Dry Eye
Why do my eyes stay dry even when I use drops? +
Drops add moisture, but if the eyelid glands that produce your tears' oily layer are blocked, tears evaporate too fast to help. CosMedic LaserMD looks at that underlying cause rather than only treating the surface.
Can dry eye really be treated in Ann Arbor without more drops? +
Often, yes. When eyelid gland function is the issue, in-office therapies that target the glands can address the source. Your physician will recommend what fits your specific cause.
When should I see an eye specialist instead? +
If your symptoms point to a condition beyond what we treat, your physician will tell you directly and help you find the right specialist. An honest referral is part of responsible care.
Find Real Relief for Dry Eye in Ann Arbor
You should not have to blink through every day. CosMedic LaserMD brings physician-led judgment to dry eye care in Ann Arbor, MI, starting with the cause and recommending only what genuinely helps.