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Dry Eye Treatment in Kerrville

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

(830) 896-2600

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 Hill Country Vision Center - Kerrville 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 Kerrville 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 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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- Apr. 12, 2025
Friendly staff. Got a same day appointment. Doc listened and responded to my concerns.
- Apr. 07, 2025
Great design and great pricing. Guaranteed quality!
- Mar. 26, 2025
Very friendly staff. Made me smile.
- Mar. 10, 2025
Sooooo nice! Such wonderful, pleasant people!
- Mar. 07, 2025
Hill Country Vision is a friendly office with modern equipment & a great selection of frames. Defin... itely recommend them!
- Feb. 18, 2025
Great experience.
- Feb. 02, 2025
Great place to get exam!
- Jan. 28, 2025
Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Great experience! Thank you!
- Dec. 14, 2024
First time, came for new glasses - mom & teenage son. Everyone was welcoming, knowledgeable, profess... ional. Kurt was great - got us started. Dr. Evans was awesome - we learned a lot! We had a blast picking out frames: Judy Rogers has a knack for finding what you're looking for and what looks good on you! Great selection of frames. Wonderful experience. Will update when we get our new glasses!
- Nov. 07, 2024
Great service and I received my new glasses quickly. Everyone I encountered was professional. Took ... my insurance as well.
- Nov. 05, 2024
They were very professional and they were very good. Help me out when I didn’t know how to spell m... y medication would recommend to anybody.
- Oct. 16, 2024
Very professional staff, friendly and informative. They kept me informed of every step. I am extrem... ely pleased with the service and my new glasses.
- Sep. 15, 2024
We had an emergency and they found us an appointment for that day. We really like Dr. Evans and the ... staff was great. We're staying.
- Sep. 14, 2024
The friendliness of the staff as soon as I walked in the door was incredible. They gave me a same d... ay appointment, as I had an eye infection, even though I was not an existing patient. The cost was very reasonable, especially considering it was a same day appt.
- Sep. 11, 2024
Fast, friendly and courteous. A fine establishment.
- Sep. 05, 2024
Dr. Pam Evans and her staff are wonderfully kind and competent. I have a great experience every time... I come up there and they are able to figure out my insurance benefits better than I can.
- Aug. 31, 2024
Very efficient and professional.
- Aug. 29, 2024
The whole team is outstanding
- Aug. 20, 2024
Optimist are very helpful and knowledgeable
- Aug. 17, 2024
Efficient, thorough and friendly! They have the latest machines for an excellent eye exam. All of ... the staff is supportive.

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Dry Eyes Treatment in Kerrville

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • EyeMed
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