Dry Eye / Tearing Treatment Rochester, NY

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What is Dry Eye?

Dry eye can damage the eye’s tissues and impair vision. People usually begin experiencing dry eye symptoms as they age, however the condition can also result from certain medications, conditions or injuries. The eyes may become dry and irritated because the tear ducts do not produce enough tears, or because the tears themselves have a chemical imbalance.

How to Prevent Dry Eyes

Dry eye is not preventable, but it can be controlled before harm is done to your eyes. Non-surgical treatments include blinking exercises, increasing humidity at home or work, and use of artificial tears or moisturizing ointment.

If these methods fail, small punctal plugs may be inserted in the corners of the eyes to limit tear drainage, or the drainage tubes in the eyes may be surgically closed. Furthermore, topical medications such as Restasis can increase the production of tears.

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Dry Eye Diagnosis

Cornerstone Eye Associates utilizes advanced diagnostic technology, TearLab Osmolarity System® to assist in diagnosing dry eye disease as well as measure osmolarity before, during and after treatment. Tear osmolarity refers to the measurement of salt content in your tears. This measurement provides our doctor an insight into the health and stability of the protective tear film that covers your eye.

Dry Eye Treatments

Cornerstone Eye Associates now offers the latest in Dry Eye treatments. Many of our doctors specialize in the care and treatment of dry eye disease. We offer a full range of drops as well as recommend and sell Bruder & Derm™ dry eye masks that provide a moist-heat compress. When drops are not enough, we also offer advanced treatment options listed below.

Punctal Plugs

Punctal plugs are tiny devices placed in the natural tear ducts of your eyelids. By gently blocking tear drainage, they help your eyes keep more of their natural moisture, reducing irritation, burning, and dryness.

Normally, tears drain quickly through small openings in your eyelids. With punctal plugs in place, your natural tears stay on the eye’s surface longer, giving you lasting comfort. Insertion is quick, safe, and done in our office. Most patients feel little to no discomfort and notice improved relief soon after treatment.

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Prokera®

Prokera® is a therapeutic device made from natural amniotic membrane tissue that helps heal the eye’s surface and reduce inflammation. This corneal bandage is placed on the eye like a contact lens. It promotes healing, calms irritation, and restores healthier tears—making it especially helpful for moderate to severe dry eye.

Prokera is placed in-office and removed after 3-5 days, with many patients noticing clearer, more comfortable vision.

CAM360 AmnioGraft™

CAM360 AmnioGraft™ is human amniotic membrane, which is known for its natural ability to promote healing and reduce inflammation. The CAM360 has been shown to be effective in treating early stage dry eye disease and corneal sensitivity.

This treatment acts as a natural biological bandage. It supports healing, reduces irritation, and enhances comfort, especially when standard treatments aren’t sufficient. The CAM360 AmnioGraft™ is placed in-office, typically under a collagen shield or bandage contact lens and stays in place for up to three days.

Where does Amniotic Membrane Tissue come from? The tissue is donated by consenting healthy mothers after a traditional birth or planned Cesarean Section within the U.S. Donor. Suitability is determined through social, physical, and medical screening in strict compliance with all Current Good Tissue Practices (CGTPs) as mandated by the FDA and the rigorous requirements of the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB).

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