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Dry Eye Treatment in Clay

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

(315) 546-0393

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 Mondo Optical 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 Clay 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 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
Patient Reviews
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- Feb. 13, 2025
Have been going to Mondo Optical for years, never any rudeness, just kind, compassionate people help... ing others to see.
- Jan. 22, 2025
I have been going to Mondo optical for quite awhile. Dr. Mondo is great. They have a good selection ... of frames and the prices are good.
- Jan. 21, 2025
Everyone here is so friendly and helpful. Very welcoming and pleasant.
- Dec. 21, 2024
Dr Mondo is an excellent doctor. I have the utmost confidence in him treating my vision needs. The s... taff are always welcoming and helpful. A great selection of eyewear.
- Dec. 20, 2024
I've been seeing Dr. Mondo and the staff here for my vision needs since 2008. I'm always well cared ... for and listened to. My concerns, thoughts and needs are always heard, discussed and valued, which I find rare in medical and personal care services. I highly recommend Mondo Optical.
- Dec. 14, 2024
Dr Mondo and staff work hard to provide us with the care and optical services we need.
- Nov. 22, 2024
Dr. Mondo and all of his staff are thorough, extremely knowledgeable, and courteous,
- Nov. 10, 2024
Great people and very knowledgeable. They make you feel like family, will not go anywhere else!
- Nov. 08, 2024
Very pleasant staff!
- Oct. 24, 2024
Dr. Mondo is very professional, as is his staff also very friendly & helpful. Appointment times are ... respected and on time.
- Oct. 09, 2024
Friendly staff and great customer service!
- Oct. 02, 2024
Very helpful & very polite
- Oct. 01, 2024
Great experience with doctor and staff when ever I am in
- Sep. 13, 2024
Awesome doctor's office. Top to bottom, everyone in the organization cares about the client experien... ce, which is unfortunately hard to find in modern healthcare
- Aug. 23, 2024
Staff is great,excellent experience
- Aug. 01, 2024
Been a patient for many years. I always feel that I am well taken care of. Dr. Mondo is a wonderful... doctor.
- Jul. 23, 2024
Very comprehensive eye exam compared to many I've been to; very educational and when purchasing glas... ses was given information helping me to use my bifocals more effectively, pick out frame and lens styles more adapted to my facial anatomy and me personally, and related types of patient education.
- Jul. 20, 2024
Friendly, genuinely concerned about my eyes. Never rushed.
- Jun. 30, 2024
I have been a patient for many years. Very friendly Dr and staff. Always make picking out glasses ea... sy. They are very knowledgeable as well.
- Jun. 23, 2024
The staff was extremely helpful and assisting my needs with safety glasses frames and contacts.

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Dry Eyes Treatment in Clay

Our optometry practice in Clay

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Hours
  • Monday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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