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Dry Eye Treatment in Zillah

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

(509) 865-2777

Tired of your eyes constantly watering?

Want to find a solution for your red, dry, itchy eyes?

Dry eye disease can seriously harm your quality of life. It can cause severe irritation and even infection in severe cases.

Symptoms of dry eye disease include:

  • Red, dry eyes
  • Itchiness in and around the eye
  • A gritty-feeling in the eye
  • Light sensitivity
  • Excessive watering of the eyes

Visit Zillah Vision for effective and lasting dry eye relief.

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How Dry Eye Disease Develops & How to Treat It

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Dry eye disease is an increasingly common eye condition that can happen either because the eye is not producing enough tears, or because tears are evaporating too quickly, leaving the eyes without enough moisture to function comfortably.

This can happen for several reasons including allergies, side effects from medications, hormonal changes, and illness.

Depending on the cause and exact symptoms of your dry eyes, our Zillah eye doctors will be able to prescribe treatments and medications aimed at increasing the amount of tears your eye produces and/or slowing the evaporation of tears to better hydrate your eyes.


What Are the Main Causes of Dry Eye?

  • Aging

    Dry eye disease tends to affect people over the age of 50. This is because tear production slows as we age. As the lacrimal glands produce fewer tears, dry eye develops.

  • Hormonal changes

    It's not uncommon for some women to experience dry eye symptoms during pregnancy, menopause, or while using birth control pills. That's because hormone imbalances can reduce tear production.

  • Autoimmune disease

    Certain autoimmune diseases, like SjΓΆgren’s syndrome, can cause white blood cells to attack your tear glands, thus reducing tear production. Other diseases like arthritis, lupus, and diabetes can also cause poor or insufficient tear production.

  • Medications

    Certain medications can reduce mucus production (one of the 3 tear components) thus contributing to chronic dry eye.

    They include antihistamines, antidepressants, diuretics, and beta-blockers.

Note that this is just a handful of causes. There are many other factors that can contribute to dry eye, including pollution and dry air, allergies, poor tear quality, dehydration, contact lens wear, and more.


Dry Eyes FAQs

Can I still wear contact lenses if I have dry eye syndrome?

Yes, some people can still wear contact lenses with dry eye syndrome. However, depending on its severity, you may need to carefully select the adequate contact lens for optimal clarity and comfort.

Oftentimes, because contact lenses sit on the eye, it's difficult for vital oxygen to reach the eye. This can worsen dry eye symptoms, and increase the risk of scratching or otherwise damaging your eye. Make sure to ask your eye doctor which contact lenses are most adapted to your condition.

Can dry eye syndrome be cured?

Unfortunately, there is no known cure for dry eye syndrome. There are, however, many treatment options that offer lasting dry eye relief.

Can dry eye syndrome cause blindness?

In rare extreme cases, dry eye syndrome can cause corneal ulcers. These ulcers can result in scarring on the eye, making it difficult for the cornea to focus light accurately. If left untreated, corneal ulcers and the associated scarring can result in blindness.

How can I prevent dry eye symptoms?

Below are a few tips that will help prevent dry eye symptoms:

  • Point fans, heaters, and air vents so that they don’t directly blow into your eyes
  • Eat foods high in omega-3 fatty acids
  • Stay properly hydrated
  • Take breaks during long tasks, especially those that require extended visual focus
Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 07, 2024
Very helpful and friendly!
- Sep. 10, 2024
always a great experience and staff and doctor are great
- Sep. 01, 2024
Always excellent and friendly service every visit!!! Great service all around.
- Jul. 25, 2024
The office ladies were good to me. Everyone awesome 10/10 love my Oakleys and ray bans πŸ’―
- Jun. 21, 2024
I ABSOLUTELY πŸ’œ THE 3 LADYS IN THE RECEPTION AREA❣️❣️
- Feb. 20, 2023
Staff seems friendly, doctor Hatch does a great job. Yet to have a bad experience here.
- Feb. 20, 2023
Staff is professional and helpful. Doctor is thorough and attentive. I love my new glasses.
- Apr. 26, 2022
I was having issues with my contacts after already being seen a couple of times else where. I made a... n appointment here and Rose worked with me on this issue and was able to resolve the problem. The doctor and the staff at this clinic are very professional and friendly. I would recommend them to anyone. I live in Tri Cities and I will gladly drive an hr to be seen at this clinic. Thank you Rose and the rest of the staff.
- Nov. 04, 2021
I really love going to Zillah Vision the staff is very nice and very helpful I really have problems ... fitting for glasses and they are very helpful and have a large selection to pick from
- Oct. 05, 2021
Everyone here was so helpful. I had a great experience.
- Sep. 22, 2021
Staff is wonderful and friendly, I enjoy taking my daughters to the same place I have been going sin... ce 4th grade, 23 years to be exact.
- Sep. 21, 2021
They are super sweet and helpful!!
- Aug. 26, 2021
the girls are very very friendly and always help me if i have a question! if i do switch to another ... clinic it will be only because i will be moving! much love for you guys!
- Aug. 26, 2021
Very friendly and professional!
- Aug. 20, 2021
Great place. No complaints, get my glasses here all the time! πŸ˜πŸ‘
- Jul. 30, 2021
The workers are very nice and helpful.
- May. 27, 2021
I was treated wonderfully by a great and knowledgeable doctor and wonderful staff.
- May. 13, 2021
Very friendly staff and they got me in the next day. The service was fast and they have super cute g... lasses! Will definitely recommend friends and family here.
- May. 08, 2021
Very good place to get your eyes checked out. Louy Macias makes everything very easy and comfortable... for me.even If I have any questions she always has a answer to them or any concerns. Thank you Louy for making me feel at home by coming here I appreciate it
- May. 01, 2021
Zillah vision is the place to be, both my kids go there and they always share there experience with ... me, the staff there always goes above and beyond and the atmosphere there is amazing!!!... thank you zillah vision for treating my kids with the out most respect and kindness....

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Dry Eyes Treatment in Zillah

Our optometry practice in Zillah

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Hours
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  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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