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Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

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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 Memorial Eye Center - Wilcrest 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 Houston 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.


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Patient Reviews
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- Mar. 24, 2023
Everyone is super sweet and helpful.
- Mar. 13, 2023
Professional and friendly staff
- Nov. 30, 2022
Dr bui is the best. Staff is fantastic. Highly recommend this office for your vision needs
- Nov. 27, 2022
I love this location (wilcrest)! I have been seeing this team for well over 5 years and ever visited... is amazing! Everyone is always so polite and helpful. I had an eye emergency and they took me in same day and made sure everything was okay! The only reason that I no longer go here regularly is due to the distance from a recent move. However, they will always be an option and a doctor that I can depend on. Dr. Linda Enciso and Dr Sandra Bui - amazing and love them both!
- Oct. 31, 2022
This is by far the best eye care center in all of the alief & West Chase district. The staff is all ... about customer service
- Oct. 13, 2022
Exceptional staff at the Wilcrest location. Dont bother going to the Sugar Land location. Have rec... eived exceptional care at the Wilcrest location for 14 years.
- Sep. 22, 2022
Friendly staff helped me every step of the way from verifying my insurance coverage and allowances t... o my exam to getting me new frames and the best lenses for my lifestyle!
- Sep. 10, 2022
Ask for Jabari!!
- Sep. 08, 2022
The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly
- Sep. 08, 2022
Staff is very professional and patient. They took extra time to ensure my glasses fit properly and t... hey never tried to get me to purchase something I didn't need!
- Sep. 02, 2022
Great customer service!!!
- Aug. 27, 2022
Everyone is so friendly, nice and most importantly knowledgeable about what they do. Highly recommen... d!
- Aug. 22, 2022
Excellent service, extremely polite doctors and staff, an overall good vibe.
- Aug. 10, 2022
It was my first time visiting for an appointment and service was so quick! They even got me in 1 day... early after I’d mixed up my appointment days! Dr. Sandra was great and you can tell that she really loves what she does! I have never had such an extensive eye exam!
- Jun. 14, 2022
Dr. Linda Enciso and the staff at Memorial Eye Center are awesome! Dr .Linda has been keeping my eye... s healthy for years. The office is clean and the staff wear mask
- Apr. 27, 2022
Great staff and wonderful customer service
- Mar. 28, 2022
Ciara and stephany are two of the greatest employees they have i had an excellent experience and wil... l return
- Mar. 21, 2022
My favorite eye care team! All locations! Thanks Dr Bui for being so great!❤️
- Feb. 01, 2022
Great overall experience! The office is extremely clean. The staff is helpful and friendly. Dr. Enci... so is experienced, patient, and very knowledgeable. I would recommend Memorial Eye to all my friends and family.
- Jan. 27, 2022
Very nice and professional. This is an Example of how businesses should treat their customers to mak... e America great again

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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

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