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Conjunctivochalasis
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If This Sounds Familiar on a Daily Basis, You Are Not Alone
Many of our patients suffered for years because their symptoms were mistaken for standard dry eyes. Do you recognize these frustrations?
- Constant sensation of having something in your eye (grain of sand or eyelash), particularly intense when reading or looking down.
- Eyes that cry excessively for no apparent reason (paradoxical tearing), especially in the presence of wind or during visual effort.
- Vision That Gets Cloudy at Times, and which improves temporarily when you blink.
- Eye fatigue and persistent irritation, despite the frequent use of lubricating drops.
Beyond the drops: Correcting the structural problem at the source.
The Paradox Explained: Why Do Your Eyes Cry If They're Dry?
This is the classic sign of conjunctivochalasis, a very common but largely under-diagnosed condition, especially in people over 60.
Imagine a poorly fitting rug that creates creases.
With age, the eye's transparent protective tissue (the conjunctiva) loses its elasticity and relaxes in the same way.
The problem is mechanical:
- The Blocking: These folds act as a barrier, blocking the normal drainage of tears, which causes excessive tearing.
- Friction: They also prevent tears from evenly covering the surface of the eye, causing dryness, irritation, and foreign body sensation.
Standard drops cannot correct this mechanical problem. That's why they only offer very temporary relief.
THE CARE EXPERIENCEMeet your optometrists dedicated to advanced dry eye
Dre. Francesca Olinga
An optometrist and founder of the CARE Clinic, Dr. Francesca Olinga understands dry eye because she has experienced it. Experienced in the management of complex cases (neuropathic pain, demodex, chalazions), she uses innovation and attentive listening to guide you toward improved eye comfort.
Dr. Trang Nguyen
Optometrist with over 30 years of experience and speaker for eye care professionals. Dr. Nguyen has experience in improving visual quality affected by dry eye. She supports her patients in reconciling their aesthetic goals (makeup, cosmetics) and optimal eye comfort.
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