Why Eyes Get Dry — It is usually not a lack of tears
Why Eyes Get Dry — It is usually not a lack of tears
It is usually not a lack of tears Patient education from Eyecare Center of Orange County, 801 N Tustin Ave, Ste 404 · Santa Ana, CA 92705. Call (949) 323-3600.
In this video
- 00:00Why Eyes Get Dry
- 00:09Your doctor
- 00:26Tears are three layers, not just water
- 00:39Most dry eye is an oil problem
- 00:50Which is why watery eyes can be dry eyes
- 01:05Blocked glands can be lost for good
- 01:15Ask us
Transcript
At Eyecare Center of Orange County, Dr. Alexander Bonakdar has cared for patients for more than three decades. Trained at Bascom Palmer, board certified, and trusted by more than ten thousand Orange County patients since nineteen ninety one.
Tears are not just water. There is an oily layer on top, water in the middle and mucus underneath. If the oil fails, the water evaporates too quickly.
Most dry eye is an oil problem. Tiny glands along your eyelid make it, and when they block, the tear film breaks apart between blinks.
This is why watering eyes are often dry eyes. An irritated surface triggers a flood of reflex tears, so watering is a symptom of dryness, not the opposite of it.
Glands that stay blocked can scar, and scarred tissue does not grow back. That is why we look for this before you have symptoms.
Ask us to image your eyelid glands. We can photograph them and show you exactly how much healthy tissue remains.
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This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified eye care professional for diagnosis and treatment.