Eyelash Awareness in Des Plaines, IL

Eyelash Awareness at Des Plaines Eye Care Center

Like tiny windshield wipers for our eyes, eyelashes provide a critical function when it comes to blocking a plethora of foreign objects from bothering our vision. As our first line of defense against dust, dirt, and an array of other debris that cause irritation by getting into delicate eye tissue, eyelashes are essential for proper functioning throughout daily life. Here at Des Plaines Eye Care Center, we specialize in the causes and treatments of conditions that can lead to eye irritation.  As part of any basic optometry exam, our eye doctor will look at the health of your eyes, including your eyelash health.

Eyelash Awareness

Stop Eye Irritation with an Optometry Exam

An annual optometry exam from our licensed eye doctor is the best way to ensure that your vision remains in good shape. However, outside the parameters of your annual visit to our optometrist, you might discover that you are experiencing discomfort from a condition. A common eyelid condition we often see patients suffering from is blepharitis.

Blepharitis is a painful condition caused by oil glands along the base of the eyelid becoming clogged, causing inflammation along the edges of the eyes. Some of the potential signs of this condition include:

  • Gritty sensation
  • Watery eyes
  • Red eyes
  • Crusty eyelashes
  • Eyelid sticking
  • Red and swollen eyelids

Additional signs include sensitivity to light and over-blinking. While uncomfortable and difficult to deal with, this condition can be treated by our eye doctor.

Treating Eye Irritation Conditions

Our optometrist will take a swab collection of the crust around your eyelid for further analysis. Blepharitis can be treated with various medications and home care treatments.  Medications can include antibiotics to control the infection and steroids to combat inflammation caused by the condition.

While the condition rarely retreats permanently, your eye doctor will recommend regular use of warm compresses, daily care, and eyelid scrubs that can help keep your ducts clear of any blocking oil.

There is no reason to suffer from this painful condition, and our team is standing by to help you move past this condition, so you can enjoy everything that there is to see.

Visit Us for Optometry Services from Our Eye Doctor in Des Plaines, IL

If you are experiencing eye irritation, our team here at Des Plaines Eye Care Center is ready to provide the relief you need. Whatever eyelash condition you may be suffering from, we will help you every step of the way to relief. Dr. Vlada Nakhlis will complete a comprehensive eye exam, in which we utilize the latest in diagnostic testing and treatments designed for quality eye health care. Contact us today to learn more about our eyelash care for patients in Des Plaines and surrounding areas. 

Hours of Operation

Monday

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday

Closed

Saturday

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sunday

Closed

Monday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday
Closed

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