Hours: Mon – Fri. 8:00am – 4:00pm

Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry Eye Syndrome

What is Dry Eye Syndrome?

Dry Eye Syndrome is a condition that occurs when tears cannot properly lubricate the eyes. Inadequate lubrication may be caused by a lack of tears, or poor-quality tears. This tear instability leads to a number of side effects and symptoms, and if left untreated, may cause lasting damage to the eye’s cornea surface along with declining vision.

There are two predominant forms of Dry Eye Disease: Aqueous Deficiency and Evaporative. The most common is evaporative dry eye, which affects up to 86% of dry eye sufferers. It is caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) or blocked glands that create a deficiency in the oil layer of the tear film. This can be the beginning of other dry eye disease problems including damage to the cornea and sight-related issues. The other form of dry eye disease is Aqueous deficiency, and that happens when the lacrimal glands produce tears with a low water component, making it impossible for the surface of the eye to remain sufficiently hydrated.

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Hawaiian Eye Center

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Wahiawa location:
606 Kilani Ave.
Wahiawa, HI 96786

Telephone: 808-621-8448

Waipahu location:
94-673 Kupuohi St. Ste. #C203
Waipahu, HI 96797

Telephone: 808-678-0622

Honolulu location:
1441 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 1910
Honolulu, HI 96814
Telephone: 808-621-8448

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Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm

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