Dry eyes can make everyday tasks uncomfortable, from reading and driving to working on a screen. At custome Eye Clinic, Dr. Aundria Lear and our team provide dry eye treatment in Asheville, NC for patients dealing with burning, stinging, redness, watering, light sensitivity, or a gritty feeling in the eyes.

Dry eye is more than a minor annoyance. It can affect your comfort, vision quality, and long-term eye health. Our goal is to identify what is causing your symptoms and recommend care that fits your eyes, lifestyle, and needs.

What Causes Dry Eye?

Dry eye can happen when your eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. Many patients in Asheville experience dry eye symptoms due to allergies, screen use, contact lens wear, aging, medications, environmental conditions, meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, or inflammation around the eyelids. Because there are different types of dry eye, over-the-counter drops may not provide lasting relief. Dr. Aundria Lear takes the time to evaluate your eyes carefully so our team can better understand the source of your discomfort.

Signs You May Need Dry Eye Treatment

You may benefit from a dry eye evaluation in Asheville, NC if you notice symptoms such as:

Burning, itching, or stinging eyes
Redness or irritation
Watery eyes that still feel dry
Blurry or fluctuating vision
Light sensitivity
A sandy, gritty, or foreign body sensation
Discomfort while wearing contact lenses

These symptoms can come and go, but they often become more noticeable with screen use, reading, driving, or spending time in dry or windy environments.

Personalized Dry Eye Care

At Vision Source South Asheville, we do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to dry eye treatment. Dr. Aundria Lear and our team use a detailed exam to look for signs of tear film problems, eyelid inflammation, meibomian gland dysfunction, and other factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.

Based on your evaluation, we may recommend a customized treatment plan that can include at-home care, OptiLight IPL treatments, prescription options, lifestyle adjustments, or ongoing maintenance. Our team will explain your options clearly so you know what to expect and how each step may help improve comfort.

Why Choose Vision Source South Asheville?

Patients choose Vision Source South Asheville because we take dry eye symptoms seriously. Dr. Aundria Lear and our team focus on listening, educating, and providing care that supports both comfort and long-term eye health. Whether your symptoms are mild, ongoing, or affecting your daily routine, our Asheville office is here to help you find answers. With personalized care and advanced treatment options, we can help you take the next step toward clearer, more comfortable vision.

If dry, irritated eyes are affecting your day, schedule a dry eye evaluation with Vision Source South Asheville at 1829 Hendersonville Road, Suite 60, Asheville, NC 28803, or call (828) 575-0944.

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