Treating Dry Eyes in West Valley City, UT

Utah air: great views, terrible vibes for eyeballs

Find Relief for Dry, Irritated Eyes

If your eyes constantly feel gritty, tired, or just uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Dry eye is one of the most common complaints we see, especially here in Utah, where the dry air, high elevation, and screen-heavy lifestyles take a toll on your eyes. Many people don’t realize their symptoms are part of a real medical condition or that effective, long-term relief is possible.

With advanced in-office treatments, personalized care, and years of experience treating West Valley City patients, our dry eye doctor can help you feel better.

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What Is Dry Eye Syndrome?

Dry eye syndrome happens when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or when the tears you do produce aren’t doing their job. Healthy tears coat and protect the surface of your eyes, keeping them comfortable and protected from irritation. When that system breaks down, your eyes can start to feel gritty, sore, tired, or inflamed.

In Utah’s dry, high-desert climate, this eye condition is especially common. There are two main types of dry eye, and many people have a combination of both:

Evaporative Dry Eye: Caused by clogged oil glands (called meibomian glands) along your eyelids. Without healthy oil, your tears evaporate too quickly.
Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye: Occurs when your eyes aren’t producing enough of the watery layer of tears. This type is often linked to aging, autoimmune conditions, or certain medications.

How Do You Know If You Have Dry Eye?

Many patients live with dry eye symptoms for months (or even years). The signs can be easy to brush off until they start to interfere with your daily life.

Common symptoms of dry eye include:

Burning or stinging sensations
A gritty or sandy feeling in your eyes
Redness, irritation, or eyelid inflammation
Blurry vision that comes and goes
Eye fatigue, especially at the end of the day
Sensitivity to wind, light, or air conditioning
Trouble wearing contact lenses
Excess tearing (yes, dry eye can actually cause watery eyes!)

Dry Eye Treatments at Mountain West Eyecare

Our eye doctor takes a comprehensive approach to dry eye, starting with a personalized consultation to identify the cause of your symptoms. Whether your dry eye is caused by inflammation, blocked oil glands, or reduced tear production, we’ve got advanced treatments that work.

Dry Eye Consultations

A complete evaluation of your tear film, oil gland function, and ocular surface health using advanced imaging. This helps us diagnose your specific type of dry eye and design a treatment plan that’s actually effective.

Icon® IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)

One of our most powerful tools, Icon® IPL delivers gentle pulses of light to the skin around the eyes. This light reduces inflammation, clears clogged meibomian glands, and helps restore healthy tear film balance, especially for patients with rosacea, lid disease, or chronic flare-ups.

TempSure® Envi for Dry Eye

This radiofrequency treatment applies targeted heat to the eyelid area to stimulate collagen production and gently warm the oil glands. The result? Improved oil flow, reduced inflammation, and long-lasting comfort.

aesthetician-Performed In-Office Treatments

Our team includes trained aestheticians who provide precise lid hygiene and exfoliation treatments. These are especially helpful for patients with debris buildup, chronic irritation, or poor lid function.

Custom At-Home Care

To help you maintain your results between visits, we’ll recommend the best artificial tears, lid wipes, warm compresses, and supplements for your needs.

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At Mountain West Eyecare, we take dry eye seriously, and we have the advanced tools and personalized care to help you feel better. Whether you’ve tried eye drops that didn’t work or this is your first time seeking treatment, our optometrist is here to guide you. Call or schedule online to book your dry eye consultation in West Valley City, Utah.

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