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Dry Eye Treatment in Cincinnati

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

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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 Harper's Point Eye Associates - Montgomery 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 Cincinnati 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 Sjögren’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 Treatment in Cincinnati

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 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
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
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  • Anthem
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Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 03, 2023
Great staff
- Sep. 26, 2023
Excellent service and great Doc
- Sep. 16, 2023
I have seen Dr.Zelczak for years. He and his staff have always treated me with kindness and respect
- Sep. 12, 2023
Good people
- Sep. 02, 2023
Dr. Kirstein is *the best*. He and his staff provide excellent eye care in a friendly and profession... al setting
- Aug. 16, 2023
Dr. Z and his team provide excellent, professional eye care!
- Aug. 15, 2023
Great environment and awesome staff. Been going here for 20+ years.
- Aug. 08, 2023
I was very pleased with the service that was provided. Great staff highly recommend
- Jun. 30, 2023
the desk staff is always friendly and helpful, I appreciate having the opinion of the student intern... s, and Dr. Kirstein is the best, I have been going to his practice for for over 20 years and I would highly recommend them.
- Jun. 12, 2023
They were very polite and caring.
- Jun. 07, 2023
I highly recommend Harper's Point Montgomery office. This was my 1st visit with this office. EVERYON... E was pleasant, over knowledgeable of their job description. Dr. Zelczak went over and beyond to find me a box of daily contact lenses due to my prescription. It was only 1 company that carried them. A big 📣 to you Dr.
- Jun. 04, 2023
Great eye doctors, timely, and gentle!!! Always nice and helpful. Montgomery location is amazing!
- May. 12, 2023
Great Drs and office staff
- May. 06, 2023
From the front desk to the tech that did my test to the Dr to the staff that helped me choose my gla... sses to the staff that helped me when I picked them up, this experience was absolutely the Best! Professional, Knowledgeable, Friendly, Smiling and patient. The cost was reasonable. I HIGHLY recommend Harper's Point.
- Apr. 28, 2023
Always the best care at Harper's Point. I've been a patient there for over 25 years and highly reco... mmend them.
- Apr. 09, 2023
A smooth experience end to end from the Eye Exam to ordering Glasses. Excellent staff & customer ser... vice
- Mar. 27, 2023
Highly recommend Harper's Eye Associates in Cincinnati
- Mar. 13, 2023
The office is beautiful!! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The doctor was very nice, pati... ent and understanding. He was also very informative and made me feel at ease. Great first time experience.
- Mar. 11, 2023
The physician and staff were wonderful. My mother had a NPV scheduled for later in the month but she... was having some new problems and she fit in for s same day appointment with all the time that was needed.
- Mar. 10, 2023
Great job by everyone! Very friendly staff.

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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

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