FOUR SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA LOCATIONS
Clearer, more comfortable eyes start with finding the cause.
Dry eye is not one-size-fits-all. At Eye Associates, we evaluate your tear film, eyelids, meibomian glands and ocular surface, then build a treatment plan around what is actually driving your symptoms.
DRY EYE SYMPTOMS
Burning, watering and blurry vision may share the same source.
Dry eye disease develops when the eyes do not make enough tears, the tears evaporate too quickly, or the layers of the tear film do not work together properly. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) - poor function of the oil glands along the eyelids - is a common contributor to evaporative dry eye.
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Burning or stinging
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Fluctuating vision
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Gritty sensation
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Contact lens discomfort
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Watery eyes
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Redness
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Light sensitivity
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Eye fatigue
A ROOT-CAUSE APPROACH
A better plan begins with a better evaluation.
Symptoms alone do not reveal whether the main problem is tear production, evaporation, inflammation, gland obstruction, eyelid factors or ocular surface damage. Our doctors assess the pattern of your symptoms together with clinical findings to recommend an appropriate sequence of care.
Your plan may combine at-home care, medication and in-office therapy. It can also change over time as the ocular surface improves or maintenance needs become clearer.
YOUR EVALUATION MAY CONSIDER
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Tear-film stability and quality
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Meibomian gland structure and function
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Eyelid position, closure and blink quality
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Inflammation and ocular surface staining
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Medication, health and environmental contributors
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Visual demands and contact lens wear
THE CARE PATH
01 · IDENTIFY
Determine the major contributors to your symptoms.
02 · PERSONALIZE
Match treatment intensity and technology to your findings.
03 · MAINTAIN
Monitor comfort, vision and gland health over time.
DRY EYE TREATMENT OPTIONS
Care that ranges from everyday support to advanced therapy.
Not every patient needs every treatment. Recommendations depend on examination findings, goals, health history and response to prior care.
SUPPORTIVE AND SPECIALTY CARE
Artificial Tears
Lubricating drops can supplement the tear film. Preservative-free options may be preferred when drops are used frequently or the ocular surface is sensitive.
Warm Compresses
Consistent, properly performed heat therapy may soften thickened oils and support meibomian gland function.
Prescription Eye Drops
Depending on the diagnosis, prescription therapy may help
address inflammation, tear production or other contributors to dry eye.
Punctal Plugs
Tiny biocompatible inserts placed in the tear drains can help keep natural and supplemental tears on the eye longer in selected patients.
Amniotic Membranes
A biologic tissue covering may be used temporarily to protect and support healing of a significantly compromised ocular surface.
Scleral Contact Lenses
Custom lenses vault the cornea and hold a fluid reservoir over its surface, which can improve comfort and vision in advanced or complex cases.
IN-OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
Target the eyelids, glands and inflammation.
Eye Associates offers several technology-based options. Your doctor will recommend a treatment or combination only when the findings support it.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Controlled pulses of light applied to the skin around the eyes may help reduce inflammatory contributors and improve meibomian gland function in appropriate patients.
Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT)
Photobiomodulation uses targeted light energy and may be incorporated to support eyelid gland function and reduce inflammation.
LipiFlow
Thermal pulsation applies controlled heat to the inner eyelids and gentle pressure externally to evacuate obstructed meibomian glands.
Radio Frequency (RF)
Controlled radio-frequency energy warms eyelid tissues and may help address thickened gland secretions and certain eyelid-related contributors.
DRY EYE CARE NEAR YOU
Visit Eye Associates at one of four convenient locations.
We serve patients across Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, Chester and Philadelphia counties, including the Lansdale and Chadds Ford areas.
Harleysville
426 Main St
Harleysville, PA 19438
215-256-6735
Glen Mills
1810 Wilmington Pike, #13
Glen Mills, PA 19342
610-558-2760
Colmar
2339 North Broad Street
Colmar, PA 18915
Serving the Lansdale area
215-997-4535
Philadelphia
1919 Chestnut Street, #105
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-563-8440
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Dry eye questions, answered.
READY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS CAUSING YOUR DRY EYE?
Schedule an evaluation with Eye Associates in Harleysville, Glen Mills, Colmar or Philadelphia.
