Thousands of people suffer from constant tearing, scratchy eyes and varying visual clarity, yet don’t realize the cause is dry eyes. Dry eye syndrome (DES), AKA Ocular Surface Disease (OSD) and Dry Eye Disease (DED), is one of the most common conditions affecting the health of the eye. There are many reasons why your eyes can become dry and irritated, such as prolonged use of contact lenses, digital device usage, extensive reading and eye strain, eye disease, environmental conditions, autoimmune diseases, eye surgery, etc. If over-the-counter eye drops are not providing enough relief from your chronic symptoms, you may actually have a dry eye condition that requires professional help. Uncovering the root cause of your symptoms will allow us to recommend the best treatment, which will save you money and frustration. DES includes many symptoms that cause discomfort, impair vision and make daily living difficult.