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Dry Eye Treatment & Relief

Las Vegas's desert climate is one of the harshest environments for dry eye sufferers. Browse our library of expert articles covering causes, advanced treatments, and everyday relief strategies — written by Dr. Cynthia Payne, OD, director of Trendsetter Eyewear's Dry Eye Spa.

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Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: The Root Cause of Most Dry Eye
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Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: The Root Cause of Most Dry Eye

Up to 86% of dry eye cases are caused by meibomian gland dysfunction — blocked oil glands along your eyelids. Here is what MGD is, how it is diagnosed, and what actually treats it.

9 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#meibomian gland dysfunction#MGD#dry eye
Dry Eye Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & When to See a Specialist
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Dry Eye Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & When to See a Specialist

Burning, gritty, watery eyes that never feel right? You may have dry eye syndrome. Learn the signs, causes, and advanced treatments available in Las Vegas.

6 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#dry eye#dry eye treatment#eye health
Why Your Eyes Feel Worse in the Morning: Nighttime Dry Eye Explained
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Why Your Eyes Feel Worse in the Morning: Nighttime Dry Eye Explained

Waking up with painful, crusty, or blurry eyes is not normal. Nighttime dry eye and nocturnal lagophthalmos are common but underdiagnosed conditions. Here is what causes them and how to treat them.

5 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#dry eye#nocturnal lagophthalmos#morning dry eye
Dry Eye and Menopause: Why Hormonal Changes Affect Your Tear Film
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Dry Eye and Menopause: Why Hormonal Changes Affect Your Tear Film

Many women first develop chronic dry eye during perimenopause or menopause. The connection between estrogen, androgen, and tear film health is well-established — and treatable. Here is what you need to know.

5 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#dry eye#menopause#hormones
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Dry Eye: What the Research Actually Says
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Dry Eye: What the Research Actually Says

Omega-3 supplements are widely recommended for dry eye — but do they actually work? We break down the science, the best forms to take, and how nutrition fits into a comprehensive dry eye treatment plan.

5 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#omega-3#dry eye nutrition#dry eye supplements
OptiPlus RF: Radiofrequency Therapy for Dry Eye and Meibomian Gland Restoration
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OptiPlus RF: Radiofrequency Therapy for Dry Eye and Meibomian Gland Restoration

OptiPlus Radiofrequency therapy uses controlled heat energy to restore meibomian gland function and relieve chronic dry eye. Learn how RF works, what to expect, and why it pairs so well with IPL.

5 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#OptiPlus RF#radiofrequency#dry eye treatment
IPL Therapy for Dry Eye: What to Expect at Our Las Vegas Dry Eye Spa
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IPL Therapy for Dry Eye: What to Expect at Our Las Vegas Dry Eye Spa

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is one of the most effective treatments for evaporative dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction. Here is what the treatment involves and who it helps most.

5 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#IPL#dry eye treatment#meibomian gland dysfunction