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Dry Eye Treatment in City Park West

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 Eyes Of The World - City Park West 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 City Park West 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 City Park West

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 02, 2023
I’ve been going to Eyes of the World ever since living in Denver. Really excellent care team here!... Dr. Lachenman is a fantastic optometrist: very thorough, considerate, and clear. I have referred several people to her because she provides such comprehensive care, and she understands the insurance side as well; not all optometrists make sure their patients know about medically necessary contacts if their prescriptions qualify, but Dr. Lachenman is great about this. The rest of the staff are very efficient and friendly people. Optician Jesse Vega is extremely knowledgeable about glasses hardware and lenses, and also great with navigating vision insurance benefits. Overall a very positive care experience.
- Oct. 12, 2023
The whole process, through eye testing to the provision of new product was efficient and helpful.
- Sep. 26, 2023
Eyes Of The World was a great experience. I am thrilled I made the decision to come here. My new eye... glasses are satisfying. Thank you all very much.
- Sep. 18, 2023
Great and easy experience! They take pride in making sure you walk away with a wonderful experience ... and the best products!
- Sep. 05, 2023
I felt that everyone cares about hearing you and providing a nice experience
- Aug. 23, 2023
I felt as though I was in good hands Doc was great.
- Aug. 12, 2023
Doctor was very thorough and had good manner.
- Aug. 10, 2023
Amazing experience from start to finish! Booking was simple, checking in was efficient, all staff we... re incredibly kind and helpful. Will happily return for all my exams and lenses in the future, and will be recommending to all my friends/family in the Denver area!
- Jul. 11, 2023
Really excellent customer service. I was confused about my prescription for my contacts order, but t... hey were patient and understanding with me when I realized my mistake. Appreciate their thorough approach to customer service!
- Jun. 28, 2023
The whole staff routinely exceeds my expectations in terms of comfort, understanding and service.
- Jun. 24, 2023
My experience at Eyes of the World Optical was outstanding. From the first greeting through the oppo... rtunity to select new eye wear, every person I dealt with was an absolute professional.
- Jun. 18, 2023
Great people. Parking is difficult sometimes.
- Jun. 14, 2023
Always quick and thorough communication with the City Park office! They get my contact orders placed... so quickly which I greatly appreciate- plus their doctors are great at walking you through each question you have. Love the team!
- Jun. 06, 2023
Dr. Lachenman and Aubrey helped me out today and with previous appointments. Every time has been fan... tastic, highly recommend
- May. 26, 2023
EXCELLENT SERVICE. NIKKI is the professional colleague that every team wishes they had. I purchased... glasses here a will back and the frame broke after several years due to my abuse. She suggested a plan and followed through as promised and now I have my glasses back. THANK YOU NIKKI AND EYES OF THE WORLD! Highly recommended.
- May. 26, 2023
Amazing doctors and staff. Every person at Eyes of the World makes you feel welcome and appreciated.... Top of the line service. 🤗
- Apr. 14, 2023
Very friendly staff members from the support staff up to the docs. Easy process, all questions answe... red, and wow I can see even better than my last pair of glasses at first. Dr. Kamibayashi, Katie, and Aubrie are all intelligent and knowledgeable at their respective roles. Very easy experience.
- Apr. 09, 2023
Great service and great location for me! Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Given as much time as I n... eeded to get my questions answered. I'll be back.
- Mar. 24, 2023
Fantastic experience- knowledgeable and friendly employees, I was in and out quickly with all of my ... questions answered. A++
- Mar. 22, 2023
I’ll be back. I appreciated the friendly and (obviously) qualified staff, personalized attention, ... aesthetic of the office and quick service.

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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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