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Dry Eye Treatment in Mesa

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 Oasis Vision Center for effective and lasting dry eye relief.

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Please note, our practice closes daily 12 PM to 1 PM for lunch.


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 Mesa 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 Mesa

Our optometry practice in Mesa

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 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
  • Nov. 23 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
Patient Reviews
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- Sep. 06, 2023
Dr. Pieper and her staff are friendly, professional and overall amazing. I recommend them 100%.
- Sep. 04, 2023
I SAW PEOPLE LOVE THIS LOCATION AND HAD TO SEE FOR MYSELF! I found: Attentive, professional, and pro... mpt staff. The office is clean and the doctor listens to you ramble on!! Lol. I recommend this location. PS- my contacts and glasses arrived within 2-3 days from each other. I waited about a week to get my stuff. 🥹 Other locations COULD NEVER! [For anyone saying this is a terrible location you are HATEFUL AND A KAREN/KEVIN. Move on.]
- Sep. 04, 2023
I moved to the east valley and needed to find a new eye care center. Oasis staff and Dr Pieper were ... friendly, efficient and went beyond my expectations. I’m so happy to have found them and been made to feel so comfortable.
- Sep. 02, 2023
Really nice staff, prompt intake process, great selection of frames. Definitely recommend.
- Sep. 02, 2023
Dr Pieper and Staff are very understanding and thorough. I’m so glad that I found them
- Aug. 09, 2023
Dr. Pieper is very knowledgeable, professional, and willing to take the time to answer any questions... you may have. The office is beautiful, and everyone that works there is friendly, very welcoming, and very helpful.
- Jul. 19, 2023
Shout out to the team over there at Oasis Vision! I've been going there for over ten years and appre... ciate their attention to detail, their patience and kindness. Plus, I trust Dr Pieper!! Good combo!
- Jul. 15, 2023
(Translated by Google) The attention was wonderful, I felt very comfortable, they looked for a perso... n who spoke my language and helped me with everything. Very professional. I recommend it! (Original) La atención fue maravillosa, me sentí muy cómoda, buscaron una persona que hablara mi idioma y me ayudó con todo. Muy profesionales. Lo recomiendo!
- Jul. 07, 2023
Thorough exam and diagnosis. Confident in results and recommendations.
- Jun. 24, 2023
Great customer service and very professional friendly staff.
- May. 29, 2023
Dr. Pieper is knowledgeable, professional, and engaging. I highly recommend her to anyone looking fo... r an optometrist. The staff at Oasis is excellent as well. Satisfying experience all around.
- May. 25, 2023
Great people, great service!
- May. 15, 2023
Excellent experience, couldn't have asked for better.
- May. 11, 2023
I very much enjoyed my time at Oasis, everyone there had a smile and was thoughtful and very informa... tive throughout. I’ve been to a few other places for my eye exams but Oasis definitely set my standards higher. They guided me through the process and made me feel valued. Thank you to everyone that helped me, I can’t wait to get my glasses!
- May. 01, 2023
The best vision center for an exam and glasses!
- Apr. 28, 2023
Dr. Doreen Ng delivered superb care without rushing and excellent referral to Arizona Retinal Consul... tants.
- Apr. 28, 2023
I can’t say enough about Oasis! Dr Pieper was amazing and the office staff was really fun! Andrew ... is hilarious and I am happy to say I won’t go anywhere else! Thanks everyone for helping me to get my new glasses.
- Mar. 31, 2023
Wonderful, caring service!
- Mar. 22, 2023
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I’ve been going here for over fifteen years and would highly rec... ommend it.
- Mar. 17, 2023
I highly recommend Oasis Vision Center. I have seen many optometrists in my life as I began wearing ... glasses from a very young age. The staff at Oasis Vision are the most compassionate, knowledgeable, and helpful in the business! I needed to get my eyes 20/20 in order to achieve my dream of flying and Dr. Marci Pieper took the time to really dial in my prescription like no other had previously done for me. Thank you!

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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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