Dry Eye Treatment in Jacksonville & Orange Park

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If you are struggling with irritating dry eye symptoms, it is time to get the help you deserve.

River City Vision Center is ready to help diagnose the source of your discomfort and provide tailored solutions perfect for your needs. All you need to do is book an appointment, and we can get to work on finding a strategy that works for you.

Book your dry eye treatment appointment today.

What Is Dry Eye?

Dry eye is a common eye problem millions of Americans experience. Though the issue is a little more common in older adults, anybody can develop its symptoms. Some of the most common sensations include:

  • Irritation
  • Light sensitivity
  • Headaches
  • Blurry vision
  • Redness
  • Wateriness
  • Glares and halos around lights

Dry eye is common, but there are several ways that it could develop. Eye exams can diagnose the cause of your symptoms so we can get to work on providing meaningful relief.

Your Tear Film

Dry eye affects your tear film, which is essential for healthy, comfortable eyes. Your tear film has 3 layers.

Mucus

Mucus, the innermost layer, fastens your tears to your eyes and helps them spread evenly across the surface.

Water, the middle layer, helps hydrate your eye and washes away small particles like dust and dirt.

Oil, the outermost layer, is responsible for sealing in your tear film and preventing it from evaporating.

Types of Dry Eye

Dry eye can affect different layers of your tear film – either the oil or water layer. There are 2 types of dry eye:

Evaporative Dry Eye

Evaporative dry eye is the most common type of dry eye, affecting the oil content in your tear film. Most cases of evaporative dry eye are caused by meibomian gland dysfunction, an issue that affects the glands responsible for producing the oil in your tear film.

Aqueous tear deficiency is an issue that affects the water content in your tear film, making it hard for your eyes to stay hydrated. It may develop when the glands responsible for this moisture, called the lacrimal glands, do not produce enough water. People with Sjögren’s syndrome may have a higher risk of developing this issue.

Providing You Comfort

Before recommending a treatment, we will perform an eye exam to get a detailed look at your eye health and tear film. In some cases, health conditions and certain medications could increase the risk of developing dry eye.

We can determine what may be contributing to your symptoms and develop a strategy to help alleviate your discomfort. These strategies may include lifestyle changes, or they may include prescription and over-the-counter eye drop medication.

Xiidra

Xiidra is a medicated eye drop we may prescribe to help treat inflammation of your conjunctiva and lacrimal glands.

RESTASIS is a prescription eye drop that could help your eyes naturally produce tears and reduce inflammation.

Some over-the-counter eye drops can help stabilize your tear film and provide the relief you need. We offer a variety of eye drops, and we encourage you to come by and see what we have to offer.

Some eye drops may be a better option for some people than others, so make sure you speak to our team first and have an eye exam before purchasing over-the-counter drops.

Rinsada is an in-office treatment designed to support dry eye care by thoroughly cleansing the surface of the eye, including areas that traditional drops and rinses cannot reach. Using a targeted, high-flow saline irrigation system, Rinsada gently flushes away debris, allergens, bacteria, and inflammatory buildup from beneath the eyelids, where irritation often begins. 

By clearing the ocular surface, Rinsada can help improve tear film stability and support more comfortable, consistent relief from dryness, burning, and irritation. The treatment is quick, non-invasive, and works well alongside other dry eye therapies.

Enjoy Your Vision

It is time to take control of your eye comfort. With the help of our team at River City Vision Center, you will find meaningful strategies for addressing dry eye so you can get back to enjoying your vision. Get started today by booking your appointment!

Our Locations

We will be closed this Friday, July 3rd, for the 4th of July weekend. Normal hours resume Monday.

Jacksonville

You can find River City Vision Center in the Main Street Mall. We are conveniently located just off North Main Street.

Jacksonville Address

  • 13453 N. Main St. Suite #203
  • Jacksonville, FL 32218

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Orange Park

Find us beside Publix Food & Pharmacy. Plenty of parking is available out front with accessibility options available.

Orange Park Address

  • 1075 Oakleaf Plantation Pkwy, #300
  • Orange Park, FL 32065

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