Dry Eye Relief with EyeDocs Family Eye Care in Brookville & Germantown, Ohio

What is Dry Eye?

Dry eye occurs when your tears evaporate too quickly or your eyes don’t produce enough high-quality tears to keep the surface of the eye healthy and comfortable.

In many cases, this is caused by blocked oil glands, inflammation, lifestyle factors, or underlying health conditionsthat disrupt the tear film.

At Dry EyeDocs, we focus on identifying why your eyes are dry — not just treating the symptoms. By addressing the root cause and combining advanced in-office therapies with supportive at-home care, we help patients achieve lasting relief and healthier eyes over time.

Common Symptoms of Dry Eye

Dry eye symptoms can vary from person to person and may fluctuate throughout the day. Common symptoms include:

Burning or stinging
Redness or irritation
Gritty or sandy sensation
Fluctuating or blurred vision
Excess tearing
Light sensitivity
Eye fatigue

Dry Eye Treatment Options

At Dry EyeDocs, we treat dry eye by addressing the underlying causes — including inflammation, oil gland dysfunction, and tear film instability. Most patients benefit from a customized combination of therapies, designed to restore healthier tear function and provide long-term relief.
Your doctor will recommend a personalized plan based on your exam findings, symptoms, and lifestyle.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

IPL targets inflammation around the eyelids that contributes to meibomian gland dysfunction. By reducing inflammatory markers and improving oil gland function, IPL helps stabilize the tear film and improve comfort.


Radiofrequency (RF)

Radiofrequency therapy delivers controlled warmth to the eyelids, helping melt thickened oils that block the glands. This improves oil flow and supports a more stable, longer-lasting tear film.

Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT)

LLLT gently stimulates natural cellular healing and helps reduce chronic eyelid inflammation. It is commonly used alongside IPL and RF to enhance treatment effectiveness and support long-term results.

NuLids® Pro Treatment

The NuLids Pro treatment improves eyelid hygiene by gently cleaning the lid margins and supporting healthier oil gland performance. This treatment plays an important role in preparing the eyelids for advanced therapies and maintaining results over time.

At-Home Care & Maintenance

In-office treatments are most effective when combined with consistent at-home care. We guide patients on proper lid hygiene, thermal therapy, and clinically supported products — including Optase® dry eye solutions — to help maintain results between visits.