Dry, irritated eyes can interfere with reading, driving, screen use, and everyday comfort. At Baalman Eye Care Center, we provide personalized dry eye treatment in Wichita, KS to help identify what is contributing to your symptoms and determine an appropriate approach to care.

Dry eye can develop when your eyes do not produce enough tears or when tears evaporate too quickly. Because several factors can contribute to dry eye disease, a thorough evaluation is important before recommending treatment.

Common Signs of Dry Eye

Dry eye symptoms can vary from mild irritation to ongoing discomfort. Patients may experience:

Burning, stinging, or scratchy eyes
A gritty or sandy sensation
Redness or irritation
Excessive watering
Blurry or fluctuating vision
Sensitivity to light
Discomfort while wearing contact lenses

If these symptoms continue or regularly return, a dry eye evaluation can help determine what may be affecting your tear film.

What Causes Dry Eye?

Healthy tears contain a balance of water, oil, and mucus that protects and lubricates the surface of the eye. Problems with any part of this tear film can contribute to dryness.

One common cause is meibomian gland dysfunction, or MGD. The meibomian glands along the eyelids produce oils that help prevent tears from evaporating too quickly. When these glands become blocked or do not function properly, the eyes can become dry and inflamed. Age, environmental conditions, prolonged screen use, certain medications, contact lens wear, allergies, and other health factors may also contribute to dry eye symptoms.

Personalized Dry Eye Evaluations in Wichita

Effective dry eye treatment starts with understanding why your eyes are uncomfortable. During your evaluation at our Wichita eye care office, we assess your symptoms, tear film, eyelids, and ocular surface to better understand what may be causing your dryness. Based on these findings, we can create a treatment plan focused on your individual needs rather than relying only on temporary symptom relief.

Dry Eye Treatment Options

Treatment depends on the type and severity of dry eye. Recommendations may include artificial tears, prescription eye drops, warm compresses, eyelid care, or other therapies designed to improve tear quality and support the ocular surface. For some patients, we may recommend advanced in-office treatments.

Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL)

Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL) uses controlled pulses of light around the eyes to address inflammation associated with dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction. IPL may also help support healthier oil gland function, which can improve tear stability and reduce excessive evaporation.

Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT)

Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) uses gentle light energy as part of dry eye management. This non-invasive treatment is designed to support cellular activity, reduce inflammation, and promote a healthier ocular surface. Depending on your symptoms and examination findings, IPL, LLLT, or a combination of therapies may be incorporated into your personalized dry eye treatment plan.

Find Relief From Dry Eye in Wichita, KS

If burning, grittiness, watering, or ongoing eye irritation is affecting your comfort, schedule a dry eye evaluation with Baalman Eye Care Center to discuss personalized dry eye treatment in Wichita, KS.

Baalman Eye Care Center
982 N. Tyler Road Ste. A
Wichita, KS 67212
Phone: (316) 722-6452