Dry Eye Treatment in Clarksville

Q: Can I still wear contact lenses if I have dry eye syndrome?

Yes, some people can still wear contact lenses with dry eye syndrome. However, depending on its severity, you may need to carefully select the adequate contact lens for optimal clarity and comfort. Oftentimes, because contact lenses sit on the eye, it's difficult for vital oxygen to reach the eye. This can worsen dry eye symptoms, and increase the risk of scratching or otherwise damaging your eye. Make sure to ask your eye doctor which contact lenses are most adapted to your condition.

Q: Can dry eye syndrome be cured?

Unfortunately, there is no known cure for dry eye syndrome. There are, however, many treatment options that offer lasting dry eye relief.

Q: Can dry eye syndrome cause blindness?

In rare extreme cases, dry eye syndrome can cause corneal ulcers. These ulcers can result in scarring on the eye, making it difficult for the cornea to focus light accurately. If left untreated, corneal ulcers and the associated scarring can result in blindness.

Q: How can I prevent dry eye symptoms?

Below are a few tips that will help prevent dry eye symptoms: Point fans, heaters, and air vents so that they don't directly blow into your eyes Eat foods high in omega-3 fatty acids Stay properly hydrated Take breaks during long tasks, especially those that require extended visual focus

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Tired of your eyes constantly watering?

Want to find a solution for your red, dry, itchy eyes?

Dry eye disease can seriously harm your quality of life. It can cause severe irritation and even infection in severe cases.

Symptoms of dry eye disease include:

Red, dry eyes
Itchiness in and around the eye
A gritty-feeling in the eye
Light sensitivity
Excessive watering of the eyes

Visit Clarksville Eye Clinic for effective and lasting dry eye relief.

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How Dry Eye Disease Develops & How to Treat It

Dry eye disease is an increasingly common eye condition that can happen either because the eye is not producing enough tears, or because tears are evaporating too quickly, leaving the eyes without enough moisture to function comfortably.

This can happen for several reasons including allergies, side effects from medications, hormonal changes, and illness.

Depending on the cause and exact symptoms of your dry eyes, our Clarksville eye doctors will be able to prescribe treatments and medications aimed at increasing the amount of tears your eye produces and/or slowing the evaporation of tears to better hydrate your eyes.

What Are the Main Causes of Dry Eye?

Aging

Dry eye disease tends to affect people over the age of 50. This is because tear production slows as we age. As the lacrimal glands produce fewer tears, dry eye develops.
Hormonal changes

It's not uncommon for some women to experience dry eye symptoms during pregnancy, menopause, or while using birth control pills. That's because hormone imbalances can reduce tear production.
Autoimmune disease

Certain autoimmune diseases, like Sjogren's syndrome, can cause white blood cells to attack your tear glands, thus reducing tear production. Other diseases like arthritis, lupus, and diabetes can also cause poor or insufficient tear production.
Medications

Certain medications can reduce mucus production (one of the 3 tear components) thus contributing to chronic dry eye. They include antihistamines, antidepressants, diuretics, and beta-blockers.

Note that this is just a handful of causes. There are many other factors that can contribute to dry eye, including pollution and dry air, allergies, poor tear quality, dehydration, contact lens wear, and more.

Dry Eyes FAQs

Can I still wear contact lenses if I have dry eye syndrome?

Can dry eye syndrome be cured?

Can dry eye syndrome cause blindness?

How can I prevent dry eye symptoms?

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Phoebe C.- Sep 9, 2026

Dr. Davis and her staff are AWESOME! HANDS DOWN! If you need ya eye balls fixed, this place is it! I... Show More have keratoconus. I have had a cornea transplant. Let me tell you about this office Baby, they are quick and don't be running hours behind schedule. These people are polite, professional and DOWN TO REALITY! Dr. Davis is going to get you seeing all the way through anything....even bullshit! Yes, she gunna have you seeing right through somebody's soul baby! Hell, I looked up in the clouds....and y'all, I could have sworn I saw MARS, JUPITER, SATURN AND JESUS! WELL, I EXAGGERATED A LIL! The point is you will be 100% satisfied and like me....GLAD TO HAVE FOUND CLARKSVILLE EYE CLINIC. Oh, Sara! I didn't forget about you. Sara had the hardest job. In the past, I wore the GP hard contact lenses. I now have the Scleral lenses. I have the Scleral lenses now. The Scleral lenses are awesome. However, I had a difficult time learning how to put them in. Sara was so patient with me. I had a hard time learning how to put the lense in. Sara walked me through the process over 10-15 times, and I still wasn't successful. I cried because I felt so embarrassed. Sara continued to encourage me. I took 100 more times and still, I COULDN'T GET THEM IN CORRECTLY. I begged and offered Sara money to just PUT THEM IN FOR ME! LOL! Y'ALL, SARA CAN'T BE BROUGHT! After that, I asked for Dr Davis to come put them in for me, Sara went got Dr. Davis. Yeah, Dr. Davis came, listened and did exactly what I asked. Then, sent me right back to guess who??? SARA! Once again, Sara was right there waiting for me with a smile. Y'all, Sara helped me AGAIN! THIS WAS AFTER ME CRYING, TRYING TO BRIBE HERE AND ASKING FOR DR. DAVIS. SARA STILL WAS VERY KIND AND STILL HELPED ME. THEN...BOOM! GUESS WHAT??? I GOT THEM IN!!!! SARA CHEERED FOR ME! SHE WAS SO PATIENT, KIND AND EMPATHETIC! I HAVE YET TO FIND A PERSON MORE SWEETER THAN GODIVA CHOCOLATE UNTIL I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING SARA! THANK YOU! When I get my SSI check on the 3rd, Imma get you one of those fancy GROUPON spa coupons. Now, it will be just the coupon! I know you gotta hot $20 somewhere! Hell, you work for Dr. Davis. Tell her I said let you borrow it right quick. This review will pay her back! 😂 YOU DESERVE A DAY AT THE SPA!

Jason R.- Sep 5, 2026

Very thorough and friendly

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