Watery Eye
Dennis Matzkin, MD
There is a new treatment for watery burning eyes!
In this blog I would like to talk about a unique but simple procedure that I have found very effective in treating patients who have watery eyes, associated with burning and grittiness.
Often watery eyes are due to blockage of the tear drainage system of the eyes. However if the plumbing system is open but you still have watery burning eyes, then you might benefit from conjunctival rejuvenation.
This is not dissimilar to cosmetic surgery for other parts of the body, like the eyelids, face, breasts etc. As we age gravity causes all tissue - even in the eye - to sag.
The underlying support system of the outer layer of the eye, called the conjunctiva, is affected and becomes very loosely adherent to the deeper tissue. The conjunctiva then flops around, gets in the way and irritates the eye causing watering, burning and grittiness.
By shrinking or removing this tissue with an electronic probe, taking less than 5 minutes in the office, symptoms are resolved within 2-3days.
Insurance usually covers this elegant surgical procedure.
