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Dry Eye Treatment in Clarksville

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 Clarksville Eye Clinic 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 Clarksville 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.


Dry Eyes Treatment in Clarksville

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • United Health Care Community Plan
  • Aetna
Patient Reviews
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- Sep. 12, 2023
Very good place to go if you need glasses or a eye exam
- Sep. 09, 2023
The worker was great, keep up the good work .
- Sep. 09, 2023
Awsome service@
- Sep. 04, 2023
Awesome experience every time!!
- Sep. 02, 2023
Dr. Drew was great with my 3 year old. Other staff were friendly and accommodating as well. Everyone... made my sons first visit a great experience.
- Sep. 01, 2023
Dr. Matthew Drew is a genuinely kindhearted physician and he treats all of his patients with the utm... ost respect. He takes his time and gets to know his patients and the office staff are nice and helpful.
- Aug. 28, 2023
I have always received the best care and the best customer service with a smile.
- Aug. 28, 2023
This place is fantastic! Dr. Drew is very knowledgeable and has a great personality. All the staff w... ere friendly and helpful. I was in and out very quickly. Highly recommend!
- Aug. 24, 2023
The staff and MD are very friendly. I got in at my appt time.
- Aug. 23, 2023
Had a great first experience ~ staff was friendly and welcoming. Dr Drew was attentive and thorough... . The glasses lady was extremely nice in helping me choose eyewear.
- Aug. 22, 2023
The best eye clinic ever,, Dr Drew is fantastic and knew exactly what was wrong with my eye. It hurt... & was swelled up bad. He is so cool.&so are all the assistants& staff.They are so nice& friendly. I'm doing so much better this morning. 👀💙☮️🎸They rock. I'll recommend this clinic to everyone I know, that needs an eye dr
- Aug. 18, 2023
Happy with their service.
- Aug. 18, 2023
I have been there several times in the last 5 years. Absolutely love the staff and Dr. Davis is wond... erful. Very friendly and gets right to the problem. l will always recommend them to everyone I know.
- Aug. 09, 2023
No constructive criticism at this time. Been a patient for over 5 years now. Dr. Davis does a good... job of keeping an eye on your eyes' health. There's a nice group of Office Staff and Assistants at this clinic.
- Aug. 04, 2023
Been patient for many years/always treated with care!
- Aug. 01, 2023
Dr Drew is da best!! No one could get me in the right contacts and he did in 30 minutes!!
- Jul. 27, 2023
Dr. Davis performed a very thorough, yet efficient eye exam and made me feel welcomed as a new patie... nt! The whole staff was friendly and made my whole experience enjoyable!
- Jul. 25, 2023
Dr. Drew is awesome. I've gone to him for years. Always very helpful as well is the staff.
- Jul. 21, 2023
The Doctor and staff were very friendly.
- Jul. 20, 2023
Drew is very insightful and helpful!

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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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