Dry Eye Specialists
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Dry eye disease is an extremely prevalent condition that can get worse without proper treatment. At St. Johns Eye Associates, our highly skilled eye doctors offer personalized therapies for dry eye disease that can free you from its irritating symptoms for clear, comfortable vision.
What Is Dry Eye Disease?
Common symptoms of dry eye include:
- Burning
- Grittiness
- Itching
- Watery and Red Eyes
With our expertise and industry-leading diagnostics, we can determine the root cause of your dry eye and give you the proper treatment before it gets worse.
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Why Choose SJEA for Dry Eye Treatment?
From there, our dry eye doctors will put together a care plan featuring advanced in-office treatments or at-home remedies, as well as lifestyle changes that can help you get immediate, lasting relief.
Our Dry Eye Treatments
SJEA embraces cutting-edge dry eye disease therapies that consistently produce positive results for our patients struggling with its symptoms.
Intense Pulsed Light
IPL is a painless in-office procedure we use to treat MGD, a leading cause of dry eye where meibomian gland buildup prevents the proper flow of oil into your tears. During this treatment, your optometrist will use the IPL device to administer small bursts of light that gently warm your eyelids, releasing debris and reducing inflammation. This innovative procedure is painless, only lasts a few minutes, and allows patients to return immediately to their daily lives!
LipiFlow®
The LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation System is another in-office procedure we perform to help your meibomian glands adequately express oils to improve your tear quality. For this treatment, your eye doctor carefully applies an eye mask that delivers soft, pulsed pressure and heat to massage and warm your eyelids. This stimulates meibum production and oil flow to keep your eyes from drying out. LipiFlow® only takes about 12 minutes, and patients can get back to their normal activities the same day!
Medicated Eye Drops
Our doctors may prescribe you specialty eyedrops such as RESTASIS®, Xiidra®, or prescription steroidal eye drops that can instantly soothe your gritty, burning, dry eyes. These solutions are designed to stimulate your eyes’ tear production to not only relieve your symptoms quickly, but keep your eyes moistened for longer.
Radiofrequency Treatment
Radiofrequency (RF) treatment is another revolutionary way we’re able to treat your dry eye disease or MGD to improve your tear film. During this procedure, our optometrist uses a handheld device to apply RF energy to the eyelids, which generates heat that facilitates oil expression to unclog your meibomian glands. An added benefit of RF treatment for dry eye is that it reduces inflammation and improves the appearance of eye bags and fine lines, creating a rejuvenated look around the eyes!
BlephEx®
Blepharitis, or inflammation of the eyelids, is a common cause of often resulting from poor eyelid hygiene. At SJEA, we offer BlephEx®, a special treatment to remove debris, oil, and dead skin causing your blepharitis. During this painless procedure, your eye doctor uses a patented spinning micro-sponge to safely clean and exfoliate your eyelids. Regular BlephEx® treatments promote eyelid cleanliness and improved gland function to prevent dry eyes.
Punctal Plugs
If the cause of your dry eye disease is not enough tears, this could be in part because they are draining too quickly via the tear ducts. For this issue, your optometrist can carefully insert microscopic devices called punctal plugs into the opening of your tear ducts to act as a sort of drain stopper for your eye, allowing your eyes to stay hydrated for longer. These tiny inserts are painless, can be placed in just a few minutes, and produce results in as little as one week!
Intense Pulsed Light
Intense Pulsed Light
IPL is a painless in-office procedure we use to treat MGD, a leading cause of dry eye where meibomian gland buildup prevents the proper flow of oil into your tears. During this treatment, your optometrist will use the IPL device to administer small bursts of light that gently warm your eyelids, releasing debris and reducing inflammation. This innovative procedure is painless, only lasts a few minutes, and allows patients to return immediately to their daily lives!
LipiFlow<sup>®</sup>
LipiFlow®
The LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation System is another in-office procedure we perform to help your meibomian glands adequately express oils to improve your tear quality. For this treatment, your eye doctor carefully applies an eye mask that delivers soft, pulsed pressure and heat to massage and warm your eyelids. This stimulates meibum production and oil flow to keep your eyes from drying out. LipiFlow® only takes about 12 minutes, and patients can get back to their normal activities the same day!
Medicated Eye Drops
Medicated Eye Drops
Our doctors may prescribe you specialty eyedrops such as RESTASIS®, Xiidra®, or prescription steroidal eye drops that can instantly soothe your gritty, burning, dry eyes. These solutions are designed to stimulate your eyes’ tear production to not only relieve your symptoms quickly, but keep your eyes moistened for longer.
Radiofrequency Treatment
Radiofrequency Treatment
Radiofrequency (RF) treatment is another revolutionary way we’re able to treat your dry eye disease or MGD to improve your tear film. During this procedure, our optometrist uses a handheld device to apply RF energy to the eyelids, which generates heat that facilitates oil expression to unclog your meibomian glands. An added benefit of RF treatment for dry eye is that it reduces inflammation and improves the appearance of eye bags and fine lines, creating a rejuvenated look around the eyes!
BlephEx<sup>®</sup>
BlephEx®
Blepharitis, or inflammation of the eyelids, is a common cause of often resulting from poor eyelid hygiene. At SJEA, we offer BlephEx®, a special treatment to remove debris, oil, and dead skin causing your blepharitis. During this painless procedure, your eye doctor uses a patented spinning micro-sponge to safely clean and exfoliate your eyelids. Regular BlephEx® treatments promote eyelid cleanliness and improved gland function to prevent dry eyes.
Punctal Plugs
Punctal Plugs
If the cause of your dry eye disease is not enough tears, this could be in part because they are draining too quickly via the tear ducts. For this issue, your optometrist can carefully insert microscopic devices called punctal plugs into the opening of your tear ducts to act as a sort of drain stopper for your eye, allowing your eyes to stay hydrated for longer. These tiny inserts are painless, can be placed in just a few minutes, and produce results in as little as one week!
Dry Eye Supplements
With a unique blend of vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants, Dry Eye Rescue’s supplements are specially designed to nourish and hydrate your eyes, reducing discomfort and irritation. These carefully selected ingredients help promote tear production, enhance ocular lubrication, and support eye wellness. If you’re struggling with dry eye disease, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with one of our doctors today to see if Dry Eye Rescue’s supplements are the right solution for you.
The First Step to Combating Dry Eye
Our Success Stories
Our warm, caring staff at SJEA is proud to offer the industry’s top dry eye solutions. We’ll provide you the customized care you need to be free from the pain of dry eye disease. Check out what our patients are saying about how we’ve helped them through their dry eye struggles!
Dry Eye Disease Treatment Near You
Don’t wait any longer to start seeing clearly and comfortably — let us help you manage your dry eye for good. You deserve the most qualified dry eye specialists, superior technology, and personalized treatment for your condition, and that’s what you’ll get at SJEA!
Dr. Kapadia originally hails from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brock University. He then went on to graduate with honors from the Michigan College of Optometry in 1998, where he specialized in contact lenses. After he graduated, Dr. Kapadia completed a one-year residency at the renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida, where he focused on ocular diseases.
Dr. Kapadia graduated with honors from the Michigan College of Optometry in 1999, where she received the Wesley-Jessen award for Outstanding Work in Contact Lenses. During her studies, she also served as President of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH), which works to improve the sight of millions of people in developing countries.
After growing up in Minersville, Pennsylvania, Dr. Price graduated from Susquehanna University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. Dr. Price continued her education at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and completed her training in 2016. After graduation, Dr. Price spent her career studying advanced eye diseases and specialized Low Vision services and devices.
Dr. Morgan Kickliter grew up in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Dr. Phillips earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at the University of Georgia before achieving his Doctor of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry. There, he served as Vice President of the Georgia Optometric Student Association and provided free and cost-reduced optometric care to underserved patients in Mexico and Belize with the Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity. He served his residency at Gainesville Eye Associates, focusing on ocular diseases.