The Eye Care Center of Kauai, in Lihue, Hawaii, was founded by Dr. Timothy Lee and Dr. Layne Hashimoto in 2007. The practice is dedicated to serving families in the community, so it welcomes patients of all ages and the staff includes doctors who specialize in the unique eye care needs of everyone from our youngest patients to our respected older patients.
The team at the Eye Care Center of Kauai offer the full range of vision testing and refractive services. Following a complete eye examination, patients can choose from a wide selection of premium eye glasses, sun eye wear, and contact lenses.
For those who engage in sports, the Eye Care Center of Kauai offers sports vision services, as well as expert pterygium surgery to treat surfers eye, which can develop in anyone who spends a lot of time enjoying the beaches of Hawaii.
The doctors at the Eye Care Center of Kauai specialize in the medical and surgical management of refractive errors and eye diseases. The team offers expertise in the most advanced procedures, including laser surgery. We look forward to working with our patients for the long term, as we help them manage eye diseases such as cataracts, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, macular degeneration, ocular misalignment, and dry eye. The services offered at the Eye Care Center of Kauai are rounded out by a selection of cosmetic procedures, including tattoo removal, Botox and Latisse.
Dry eye is a problem with natural tears, either the eye doesnt produce enough tears, theyre not the right consistency, or they evaporate too quickly. This is a problem because tears form a protective film over the eye, keeping it moist and flushing out dust and dirt. Tears also contain proteins and nutrients that are essential for keeping the eye healthy and preventing infection.
Dry eye can make it hard to read or use electronics and make it painful to wear contact lenses. Dry environments are especially likely to aggravate your eyes if you already have dry eyes. Other symptoms include:
MedicationsA long list of medications include dry eye as one of their side effects, including antihistamines, decongestants, antidepressants, hormone replacement therapy, oral contraceptives, and drugs to treat high blood pressure, acne and Parkinsons disease.
Early treatment for dry eye is important to prevent complications that arise when it goes untreated, such as ulcers, scars on the cornea and some loss of vision. When you visit the Eye Care Center of Kauai, your doctor will determine whether a health condition or medications are causing the problem. Treating the underlying condition may cure your dry eyes.
The primary treatment for dry eye is artificial tears, but a variety of other options are available. Lubricating ointments, topical or oral anti-inflammatory medications, and prescription medication to increase tear production are all possible treatments. Finally, tiny plugs can be inserted into your tear ducts to prevent tears from draining out of the eyes.