Normally, the eye constantly bathes itself in tears. The eye stays moist and comfortable by producing tears slowly and steadily. Sometimes people do not produce enough tears or the appropriate quality of tears to keep their eyes healthy and comfortable. This condition is known as dry eye. The eye uses two different methods to produce tears. It can make tears at a slow, steady rate to maintain normal eye lubrication. It can also produce large quantities of tears in response to eye irritation or emotion. When a foreign body or dryness irritates the eye or when a person cries, excessive tearing occurs. Call for an appointment today with Munster Eye Care Associates, P.C. in Munster, IN.
Excess tearing from “dry eye” may sound illogical, but it can be understood as the eye’s response to discomfort. If the tears responsible for maintaining lubrication do not keep the eye wet enough, the eye becomes irritated. Eye irritation prompts the gland that makes tears (called the lacrimal gland) to release a large volume of tears, overwhelming the tear drainage system.
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BUSINESS HOURS:
Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
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At Munster Eye Care, we are dedicated to providing exceptional eye care services to patients in Munster, Indiana, Dyer, Indiana, Highland, Indiana, Hammond, Indiana, Griffith, Indiana, and the surrounding cities. With our team of experienced eye doctors and state-of-the-art facility, we strive to ensure that every patient receives personalized and comprehensive care.