Dry Eye Treatment in Central Arkansas

Find relief from dry, itchy, irritated eyes

Dry eye, also known as dry eye syndrome, occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or your tears evaporate too quickly, leading to irritation, redness, and a gritty, burning feeling.

At Family Eye Clinic, we provide advanced dry eye treatment at all three of our locations in Sherwood, Levy (North Little Rock), and Landmark (Little Rock). Using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, we evaluate your tear quality and quantity to uncover the root cause of your symptoms. Once we know what’s causing your symptoms, we can recommend a personalized dry eye treatment plan that provides lasting relief and protects your eye health.

What are the symptoms of dry eye?

Dry eye symptoms can range from occasional irritation to persistent discomfort that affects your daily life. Some of the most common signs include:

• A burning, stinging, or gritty sensation

• Redness or a feeling like something is in your eye

• Blurry or fluctuating vision

• Light sensitivity

• Eye fatigue, especially after reading or screen time

• Excessive tearing (a sign your eyes are trying to compensate for dryness)

• Discomfort while wearing contact lenses

Diagnosing dry eye

Getting the right treatment for dry eye starts with a clear diagnosis. During a comprehensive eye exam, our dry eye specialists use advanced diagnostic technology to assess the root cause of your symptoms. With this information, we can create a personalized treatment plan that targets the cause of your discomfort, not just the symptoms.

At our Sherwood location, we use the Oculus Keratograph^® 5M, a cutting-edge tool that gives us a detailed view of your tear quality, tear quantity, and the health of your meibomian glands (the oil-producing glands that help keep your eyes lubricated). This non-invasive imaging helps us identify if your dry eye is caused by inflammation, poor tear production, or meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), which is a leading cause of evaporative dry eye.

Dry eye syndrome treatment

At Family Eye Clinic, we offer a range of dry eye syndrome treatments tailored to your specific needs and the underlying cause of your symptoms. Depending on your diagnosis, your treatment plan may include prescription eye drops, in-office therapies, or at-home care.

We stay up to date on the latest dry eye therapies, from anti-inflammatory drops and nasal sprays to nutritional supplements, so you get the most effective, evidence-based care available. We also offer OptiLight IPL therapy at our Sherwood office:

Find lasting relief from dry eye

You don’t have to live with the discomfort of dry eye. Whether your symptoms are mild or more persistent, our experienced team can provide the answers and relief you’ve been looking for. Call us today to schedule your dry eye evaluation.