August 13, 2024

Can Dry Eye Cause Focusing Problems?

Have you noticed your vision becoming hazy or blurry, even though your prescription hasn’t changed? While several conditions can cause blurry or hazy vision, dry eye syndrome may be the culprit, especially when accompanied by…
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Have you noticed your vision becoming hazy or blurry, even though your prescription hasn’t changed?

While several conditions can cause blurry or hazy vision, dry eye syndrome may be the culprit, especially when accompanied by other dry eye symptoms. If you experience any difficulty with eye focusing, contact Opto-mization Optometry & Vision Therapy in Victoria to schedule a dry eye exam.

How Does Dry Eye Syndrome Lead To Difficulty Focusing?

Clear and crisp vision depends on many things, including a healthy tear film, which is composed of 3 layers: mucus, water, and oil. Too much or too little of any of these components can throw off the quality of your tear film and negatively impact your visual clarity.

For example, if your tears have too little oil and too much water, it can distort your vision. Not enough mucus or water in your tears can make it harder for your eyelids to blink comfortably, adding to the dryness.

How To Tell If You Have Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eye syndrome is diagnosed by your eye doctor during a dry eye exam and shouldn’t be self-diagnosed or treated.

If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms of dry eye syndrome, it warrants a visit to your Opto-mization Optometry & Vision Therapy optometrist:

  • Red, painful eyes
  • Gritty eyes
  • Watery eyes
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Burning or itchy eyes
  • Mucus discharge around eyelashes

The good news is that dry eye syndrome can be successfully managed to increase your comfort and visual clarity.

How Opto-mization Optometry & Vision Therapy Can Help

At Opto-mization Optometry & Vision Therapy in Victoria, we treat dry eye syndrome and other eye conditions to help our patients achieve crisp, comfortable and clear vision.

Whether your focusing problems are caused by dry eye syndrome or another condition, we’ll get to the root of the problem and create a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle.

To schedule your eye exam, call Opto-mization Optometry & Vision Therapy today!

Our practice serves patients from Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, and Vancouver Island, British Columbia and surrounding communities.

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    Neuro-Optometry focuses on the intricate connection between your visual system and the brain, extending beyond traditional eye care to assess functional vision. This branch of optometry examines how your eyes track, move, coordinate, and how your brain processes depth, motion, and balance. Disruptions in these functions can lead to a range of issues including headaches, migraines, dizziness, balance challenges, post-concussion symptoms, reading difficulties, and attention deficits (ADHD). By exploring these functional areas, we also identify opportunities to enhance performance in activities such as sports, reading speed, and cognitive processes.

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    Vision therapy and neuro-optometric rehabilitation can help individuals of all ages. Whether you’re struggling with visual processing issues, binocular vision disorders, amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye misalignment), or have sustained a brain injury, our services might be beneficial for you. Contact us to discuss if our tailored approach can meet your specific needs and goals.

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    Yes, we offer direct billing for a variety of insurance plans to make the process as seamless and hassle-free as possible for our patients. Our knowledgeable staff is well-versed in working with insurance providers, ensuring that you can maximize your benefits while minimizing out-of-pocket expenses for our services, including vision therapy and eye exams.