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Treatment Options for Dry Eye (and How They Can Improve Your Life)
Finding the right treatment for dry eye disease may help improve your comfort and vision.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on July 31, 2023Dry eye disease can cause persistent discomfort and vision issues. It can take a toll on your life, especially if you haven’t found the appropriate treatment.
“When I prescribe medicine or treat someone for dry eye, I want to improve both their comfort and the quality of their vision,” says Danielle Trief, MD, Ophthalmologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
In this video, learn about the treatment options available for dry eye disease, depending on the cause and severity of symptoms.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Danielle Trief, MDDanielle Trief, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and associate professor at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
References
American Optometric Association. (n.d.). Dry eye.
Boyd, K. (2022). What is dry eye? Symptoms, causes, and treatment. American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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