While the root cause of dry eyes varies from patient to patient, there’s no denying that dry eyes are uncomfortable. Whatever the cause of your dry eyes, WeCare can offer you long-term relief from your dry eye symptoms.
Ahh, what a relief. Book a dry eye exam today.
The causes are different for every person. But, the most common causes of dry eye include the following:
Fresh Fact: One study found that more than half (54.3%) of adults age 40 and older live with dry eye disease (DED).
(Source: National Library of Medicine, 2015)
Dry eye disease (DED) has many different causes, but each cause results in uncomfortable, itchy, and red eyes.
WeCare Eye Care offers a diverse number of treatments for every person, lifestyle, and comfort level.
Punctal occlusion is a procedure where a small plug is inserted into the punctum — the small corner of the eyelid responsible for tear drainage. The plug helps your slow down the rate tears drain, thereby leading to more moisture in your eyes
Depending on the intensity and severity of your symptoms, we can recommend and prescribe a variety of dry-eye relief medications.
We’ll educate you on proper eyelid cleaning and hygiene lifestyle choices, such as anti-inflammatory soothing treatments, sprays, humidifiers, night-time masks, and contact lenses.
In addition to eye drops, some patients find relief from dry eye with homeopathic treatments including gels and ointments.
We recommend budgeting about 45 minutes to one hour for your exam.
The eye exam step-by-step breakdown
Our optometrists will check each eye while you follow light simulations. You may be asked to identify certain images and letters on a computerized eye chart.
Our optometrists may use an ophthalmoscope to look at the eye’s inner structures for eye alignment and vision testing.
You may be given eye drops. Once they take effect, your optometrist will take a look inside the eye’s structures and assess your eyes’ health.
With your help and timely feedback, your optometrist will create and teach you how to follow through on your comprehensive eye care preventive maintenance eye care plan.
Your friendly WeCare optometrist will want to know about your overall general health. Our staff will ask you about your health history to provide better ocular care and align with your needs and your primary care physician’s (PCP) health recommendations. You’ll want to mention (if applicable) the following health history items to your WeCare optometrist:
Our WeCare optometrists have nearly 40 years of experience working with adults and families. Our optometrists are trained in and have extensive background knowledge on ocular care. We treat each patient with compassion, kindness, and warmth.
Coupled with our friendly patient navigator team, our optometrists will carefully consider your comfort every step of the way. We encourage you to let our team know how you’re feeling throughout the exam process.
Whatever your vision care needs may be, our doctor and patient navigator team is dedicated to providing you with nothing less than the best optical care, because at the end of the day, our vision is to help you with yours.
A Family-Focused, Community-Centered Eye Clinic
“I brought my mom here for an urgent visit. She had a vitreous detachment. They got us in within an hour, were super friendly, and the doctor was extremely thorough and explained everything really well. While we weren’t there for glasses, my whole family plans on making appointments for regular eye care here. They had a really unique stock of glasses and sunglasses.”
Michaela R.
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“Honestly, this was the single best eye appointment I’ve ever had. I wore glasses as a kid, hated it, and avoided the eye doc as an adult. At College Hill, I felt like I was the only human on earth that mattered to them. My doc explained the process along the way. I’d recommend him and the practice to everyone! It was a real “human” experience. I’m grateful for that.”
Elise S.
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“They were simply the kindest. I had a friend who came over from overseas, and her glasses broke — it was missing a small screw. They were very efficient and kind, and we were very satisfied with the experience. I definitely recommended this place to my friends and neighbors. If you’re looking for a good optics place in PVD, this is it!:)”
Ri C.
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“I love this place. I’ve been going here since I was a child. I never wait too long to be seen. I am always being treated with respect by all the staff, and you guys have a great selection of eyewear!!”
Jazarae L.
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“I have been going to this place since I was a child and returned as an adult. The experience was even better than I could remember. I enjoyed the new technology and fast service. The ladies are very helpful. I got my glasses in my fast and they were able to modify my fitting. I love my new glasses. I can see so much better. Thank you all for your help!”
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