Dry Eye Care

Dry eye treatment starts with a detailed understanding of your eyes. Our new, state-of-the-art Topcon TERA system gives your doctor high-resolution images and detailed analysis of the eye surface to guide a personalized treatment plan.

Advanced Imaging. Treatment with a Clear Starting Point.

TERA brings detailed dry eye imaging and reports into your care at Sigma. Your doctor combines these findings with your symptoms and examination to identify what is contributing to discomfort and explain the treatment choices.

See What Is Happening on Your Eye Surface

We can assess how quickly tears break up, examine the oil-producing glands inside your eyelids, and evaluate blinking. These measurements help reveal why your eyes may feel dry, burn, or water.

A Plan Built from Your Results

We use the images and analysis to guide treatment and follow-up. You can see the findings with your doctor, understand the plan, and discuss changes over time.

TERA scan revealing the oil-producing glands inside an eyelid
Oil-gland imaging. Manufacturer example from Topcon TERA.

These glands help keep tears from evaporating too quickly. Your doctor can show you these structures and explain how the findings relate to your care.

Questions & Answers

Can watery eyes be dry eyes?

Yes. Watering can occur with eye-surface irritation, including dry eye. Other causes are possible, so an examination matters.

Should I bring the drops I use?

Yes. Bring your current eye drops or a list of them, along with any treatments you have tried.

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