Dry Eye Treatment in Los Angeles
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What is dry eye?
Dry eye is a condition that causes chronic eye irritation. Some common symptoms of dry eye include:
- Eye dryness
- Itchy eyes
- Burning or hot sensation in the eyes
- Watery eyes (paradoxical tearing)
- Tired-feeling eyes
- Gritty or foreign body sensation
- Difficulty opening the eyes
Dry eye happens if you don’t produce enough tears, if your tear film is abnormal, or if your tear film dries too quickly. A healthy tear film keeps your eyes lubricated and blinking comfortable. Without it, normal eye function is disrupted — leading many patients across Los Angeles to seek effective dry eye treatment.
What Causes Dry Eye?
There are many possible causes of dry eye:
- Gender & hormones: Women are twice as likely to develop dry eye, often due to hormone fluctuations.
- Age: Dry eye becomes more common from age 40 onward.
- Digital devices: Frequent use of laptops, smartphones, and tablets is a growing cause in all age groups.
- Medications: Antihistamines, anti-hypertensives, and others may contribute.
- Medical conditions & procedures: Rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid dysfunction, refractive surgery, and blepharoplasty are known risk factors.
If you’re planning eye surgery, Dr. Kamen can guide you with steps to prevent dry eye during recovery.
What is the Most Effective Dry Eye Treatment?
Artificial tears (over-the-counter eye drops) may provide temporary relief, but they evaporate within minutes and aren’t practical for chronic symptoms.
At Beverly Hills Eye Center in Los Angeles, Dr. David Kamen offers a more effective, long-term solution: punctal plugs.
- Tiny collagen or silicone plugs are inserted into your tear ducts.
- They help prevent moisture loss and maintain a healthy tear film.
- The procedure takes only about a minute in-office.
- Punctal plugs are painless, reversible, and covered by most insurance plans.
This treatment has helped countless patients in Los Angeles find lasting relief from chronic dry eye symptoms.
Why Choose Beverly Hills Eye Center?
- Led by David Kamen, MD, a board-certified ophthalmologist with 20,000+ successful surgeries.
- Recognized as a Southern California Super Doctor.
- Conveniently located in Los Angeles, serving patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and Santa Monica.
Schedule Your Consultation
If you are struggling with persistent dry eye, it’s time to consider professional care. Call Beverly Hills Eye Center at 310-360-1440 or book your appointment online today to learn more about advanced dry eye treatment in Los Angeles.
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We accept all PPO insurances and Medicare. Please call the office for insurance-related questions.
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