Elevated Relief for Dry Eye in Danville
Dry eye can cause persistent discomfort, including blurry vision, redness, and a gritty sensation. But you don’t have to just put up with it. At Visual Expressions Optometry, our team diagnoses and treats dry eye with personalized care for patients of all ages.
From modern diagnostics to a wide range of treatment options, including OptiLIGHT by Lumenis, OptiPLUS, and other therapies, we’re here to help you find lasting relief. It all starts with a comprehensive eye exam and dry eye screening.
Schedule your dry eye evaluation today and experience life with healthier, more comfortable eyes.
Book AppointmentUnderstanding Dry Eye
Dry eye occurs when your eyes can’t produce enough quality tears to stay lubricated. This can be caused by reduced tear production, increased tear evaporation, or a problem with the oils your eye produces.
Your tears consist of 3 key layers:
- Oil layer: Prevents tear evaporation
- Aqueous layer: Keeps your eyes hydrated
- Mucus layer: Helps tears spread evenly across the eye
When one of these layers is compromised, symptoms like irritation, sensitivity to light, and watery eyes can develop.
What Causes Dry Eye?
One common cause is meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), in which blocked or inflamed glands in the eyelids fail to produce the necessary oil for tears. Without this protective oil, tears evaporate too quickly, leading to dryness and discomfort.
We offer treatments to address MGD and other underlying causes of dry eye, tailored to your specific needs. While we seek to bring you fast relief, the treatments we recommend are also selected for your long-term comfort because dry eye is a chronic condition that requires attention throughout your life.
Our Dry Eye Diagnostics
At Visual Expressions Optometry, we use targeted diagnostic tools to pinpoint the source of your dry eye symptoms, including:
- Automated tear break-up time (TBUT): Measures tear stability
- Meibography: Visualizes the health of your meibomian glands
- Schirmer’s test: Evaluates tear production
- Dyes and staining tests: Identifies damage to the eye’s surface
These tests allow us to develop a personalized treatment plan for your needs and better understand the extent of your symptoms.
Our Dry Eye Treatment Approach
Dry eye can cause a variety of different, irritating symptoms, including:
- Stinging or gritty eyes
- Scratchy and uncomfortable eyes
- Fluctuating vision
- A burning feeling
- The feeling of something in your eye
- Watery eyes
We offer various dry eye treatments and solutions, including OptiLIGHT by Lumenis, OptiPLUS, and other treatments to help address your dry eye symptoms and help you find relief.
OptiLIGHT by Lumenis
OptiLIGHT by Lumenis is a light-based, noninvasive treatment done in the area below the eyes to manage dry eye. The first and only IPL FDA-approved for dry eye management.
The treatment is safe, gentle, and is backed by more than 20 clinical studies.
OptiLIGHT uses precise pulses of light to reduce the inflammation that is typically associated with dry eye disease, improve tear break-up time, and increase meibomian gland functionality.
OptiPLUS by Lumenis
OptiPLUS by Lumenis uses dual-frequency radiofrequency (RF) technology to manage dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction. This FDA-cleared technology applies heat across several layers of the skin to help improve meibomian gland function and boost collagen production.
OptiPLUS treatments can help:
- Increase tear production: OptiPLUS treatments can help stimulate your body’s natural tear production, helping your eyes feel refreshed and lubricated.
- Reduce inflammation: Your dry eye may be caused by underlying inflammation. OptiPLUS can help reduce inflammation in your eyelids, leading to improved comfort.
Meibomian Gland Expression
Meibomian gland expression is a targeted treatment designed to address meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), a common cause of dry eye. The therapy involves applying gentle heat and pressure to the eyelids to unblock and clear the meibomian glands, which produce the oil layer of your tears.
By restoring proper oil flow, this treatment helps improve tear stability, reduces tear evaporation, and relieves symptoms like dryness, irritation, and redness.
Medicated Eye Drops
For chronic or moderate-to-severe dry eye, medicated eye drops can help provide targeted relief by addressing the underlying inflammation contributing to the condition. These eye drops work to increase your eye’s natural ability to produce tears and reduce inflammation at the cellular level to improve tear quality and comfort.
Ask our team if prescription eye drops are right for you.
Punctal Plugs
Punctal plugs are a small but effective solution for managing dry eye by conserving natural tears.
These tiny devices are inserted into the tear drainage ducts (puncta) to slow tear drainage, allowing your eyes to stay moist and reducing symptoms like dryness, irritation, and redness. Punctal plugs are available in temporary and semi-permanent options, depending on your needs.
Optase Products & Nutritional Support
Managing dry eye symptoms at home is easier with the right tools and support. We carry the full Optase line of products, including heat masks, eyelid sprays, and hydrating eye drops designed to soothe and protect your eyes while stimulating healthy tear production.
For a natural approach, omega-3 supplements can help reduce inflammation and improve tear quality, keeping your eyes comfortably hydrated. Our team can guide you in choosing the best products and supplements to fit your needs.
Treat Your Eyes to Rejuvenating Dry Eye Threapy
Don’t let dry eyes disrupt your daily life. At Visual Expressions Optometry, we’re here to provide personalized solutions to help you find lasting relief. Whether you’re interested in IPL and RF treatment or comforting at-home care options, our team is ready to support you every step of the way.
Schedule your dry eye consultation today and take the first step toward healthier, more comfortable eyes!
Book AppointmentCome Visit Us
We are located on the Draeger’s side of the Blackhawk Plaza, near Starbucks, next to Blackhawk Plastic Surgery. We also have plenty of parking available outside.
Our Address
- 3580 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
- Danville, CA 94506
Contact Information
- Phone: 925-648-9393
- Fax: 925-648-9394
- Email: [email protected]
Our Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Our Testimonials
Teresa R., Danville
“Our entire family needed to get exams and glasses. We received exceptional service through the entire process from the exam, to the frame selection to the expertise in making sure we received our best insurance benefits. I would highly recommend Visual Expressions.”
Andrew G., San Ramon
“I live close to their office so it’s very convenient for me to go there. The staff is very friendly and accommodating…. Overall, I’m satisfied with their service and even brought my family here for their vision needs.”
J. G., Alamo
“We have been going to Visual Expressions for years. They have made us feel like family. The service is outstanding and everyone is wonderful. Dr. Khayatan is warm, nurturing, and truly cares about your eye health.”
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Visual Expressions Optometry
- 3580 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
- Danville, CA 94506
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P: 925-648-9393
[email protected]