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Dry Eye Treatment in Ladue

Offering Lasting Relief For Dry, Itchy & Gritty Eyes

(314) 721-2720

Tired of your eyes constantly watering?

Want to find a solution for your red, dry, itchy eyes?

Dry eye disease can seriously harm your quality of life. It can cause severe irritation and even infection in severe cases.

Symptoms of dry eye disease include:

  • Red, dry eyes
  • Itchiness in and around the eye
  • A gritty-feeling in the eye
  • Light sensitivity
  • Excessive watering of the eyes

Visit Crown Vision Center - Ladue Crossing for effective and lasting dry eye relief.

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How Dry Eye Disease Develops & How to Treat It

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Dry eye disease is an increasingly common eye condition that can happen either because the eye is not producing enough tears, or because tears are evaporating too quickly, leaving the eyes without enough moisture to function comfortably.

This can happen for several reasons including allergies, side effects from medications, hormonal changes, and illness.

Depending on the cause and exact symptoms of your dry eyes, our Ladue eye doctors will be able to prescribe treatments and medications aimed at increasing the amount of tears your eye produces and/or slowing the evaporation of tears to better hydrate your eyes.


What Are the Main Causes of Dry Eye?

  • Aging

    Dry eye disease tends to affect people over the age of 50. This is because tear production slows as we age. As the lacrimal glands produce fewer tears, dry eye develops.

  • Hormonal changes

    It's not uncommon for some women to experience dry eye symptoms during pregnancy, menopause, or while using birth control pills. That's because hormone imbalances can reduce tear production.

  • Autoimmune disease

    Certain autoimmune diseases, like Sjögren’s syndrome, can cause white blood cells to attack your tear glands, thus reducing tear production. Other diseases like arthritis, lupus, and diabetes can also cause poor or insufficient tear production.

  • Medications

    Certain medications can reduce mucus production (one of the 3 tear components) thus contributing to chronic dry eye.

    They include antihistamines, antidepressants, diuretics, and beta-blockers.

Note that this is just a handful of causes. There are many other factors that can contribute to dry eye, including pollution and dry air, allergies, poor tear quality, dehydration, contact lens wear, and more.


Dry Eyes FAQs

Can I still wear contact lenses if I have dry eye syndrome?

Yes, some people can still wear contact lenses with dry eye syndrome. However, depending on its severity, you may need to carefully select the adequate contact lens for optimal clarity and comfort.

Oftentimes, because contact lenses sit on the eye, it's difficult for vital oxygen to reach the eye. This can worsen dry eye symptoms, and increase the risk of scratching or otherwise damaging your eye. Make sure to ask your eye doctor which contact lenses are most adapted to your condition.

Can dry eye syndrome be cured?

Unfortunately, there is no known cure for dry eye syndrome. There are, however, many treatment options that offer lasting dry eye relief.

Can dry eye syndrome cause blindness?

In rare extreme cases, dry eye syndrome can cause corneal ulcers. These ulcers can result in scarring on the eye, making it difficult for the cornea to focus light accurately. If left untreated, corneal ulcers and the associated scarring can result in blindness.

How can I prevent dry eye symptoms?

Below are a few tips that will help prevent dry eye symptoms:

  • Point fans, heaters, and air vents so that they don’t directly blow into your eyes
  • Eat foods high in omega-3 fatty acids
  • Stay properly hydrated
  • Take breaks during long tasks, especially those that require extended visual focus
Patient Reviews
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- Apr. 30, 2025
Helpful staff, great selection, and professional doctors at this location. Highly recommend!
- Apr. 30, 2025
My experience was awesome! The staff were friendly, informative and very helpful in assisting me sel... ect my new frames! Special thanks to Emily Cummings for being so kind and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
- Apr. 18, 2025
Very pleasant staff, Doctor and Associates. Wide range of affordable frames. Great low cost warranty... program. I'm returning soon for a second pair.
- Apr. 02, 2025
I came in and bought some new contacts and after they had arrived, I had issues filling out the reba... te for them so I called Amanda Ford and she let me come in right away to help me resolve my issue. Rebates can sometimes be an annoying process, but Amanda was very patient with me and very sweet and did an amazing job helping me. Everyone that works at Crown vision Ladue Is very sweet and helpful and I’m glad to call them my eye doctors
- Mar. 31, 2025
This place is one of one! I love the staff here, they are all so friendly and knowledgeable of the m... aterials they sell. They always extend the extra effort to help with looking into and understanding insurance benefits and the current trends around glasses. THE Dr. Dust was very knowledgeable and very poise. I will frequent this dr's office for years to come!
- Mar. 22, 2025
The service here was excellent Very inviting staff and kind and caring Doctor 😊
- Feb. 18, 2025
Excellent customer service and care
- Feb. 14, 2025
All staff was wonderful, they knew my benefits before hand. Dr. Dust was wonderful! Been a patient w... ith Crown for many years now
- Feb. 07, 2025
Dr. Dust, Amanda, and the whole team were fantastic! Everyone greeted me when I walked in, and the c... heck-in process was very easy. The office was spotless, professional, and welcoming. I was so impressed that I sent a recommendation to a friend before I even left!
- Nov. 18, 2024
Great service
- Nov. 13, 2024
They are the best at the Clayton location on Ladue I’m always going to go here!!! Florissant locat... ion is the worse!!!!
- Oct. 10, 2024
Great service, I recommend everyone bring their families for glasses, very welcome staff.
- Sep. 19, 2024
Love this location and everyone who works here. Very professional and never have any issues with my ... glasses. Dr. Dust has helped tremendously with getting the right prescription for me. Thank you to all.
- Sep. 02, 2024
Very easy process. Super friendly Staff. My experience was awesome
- Jul. 24, 2024
Every visit for me has been great. Dr. Dust is very thorough and cares about her patients. All the s... taff I've encountered have been wonderful. When respect is given, respect is shown.
- Jul. 18, 2024
Dr Dust and the staff at Crown Vision Ladue Road are kind and most accommodating.
- Jul. 18, 2024
The Doctor and staff were amazingly helpful and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this loc... ation for all of your eye needs.
- Jul. 16, 2024
I enjoyed my experience at this store. Everybody was nice and respectful and made sure I got the bes... t deal. Thank you Crown Vision!!
- Jul. 08, 2024
Friendly service.
- Jun. 29, 2024
Our choice for vision eye-wear services.

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Dry Eyes Treatment in Ladue

Our optometry practice in Ladue

Hours
  • Monday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • Avesis
  • UMR
  • Care Credit
  • March Vision Care
  • Versant Health
  • Ambetter
  • Heritage Vision Plans
  • First Look Vision Network
  • Meridian Insurance
  • Essence Healthcare
  • Mo Health Net
  • Wellcare
  • Healthscope

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(314) 721-2720