{"id":2683,"date":"2026-02-20T17:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T17:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/tratamiento-de-ojo-seco\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T10:24:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T10:24:35","slug":"dry-eye-treatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/en\/dry-eye-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Dry Eye Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"ivo-topbar\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Announcement\">\n  <div class=\"ivo-topbar__inner\">\n    <div class=\"ivo-topbar__text\">\n      We are now seeing patients at our new clinic facilities.\n      <a class=\"ivo-topbar__link\" href=\"\/contactar\/\">Book an appointment \u2192<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <button class=\"ivo-topbar__close\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close announcement\">\u00d7<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script>\n  (function () {\n    var STORAGE_KEY = 'ivo_topbar_closed_v1';\n    var bar = document.querySelector('.ivo-topbar');\n    var btn 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style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-ast-global-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-755203403d8054f6bb2bdc7896e12ca8\" style=\"font-size:60px;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Dry Eye Treatment in Mexico City<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left headerSubtitle has-ast-global-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-055affca9a72b4fd247e52ff627e5f72 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Advanced diagnosis and personalized treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9f707c6ae13aa661bf983aa78643202a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;font-size:22px\">relieve symptoms, improve tear film stability and restore long-term visual comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center padding-0-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mmf4s277-9q4f8c\" class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized has-custom-border\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dr-ivo-ojo-seco.png\" alt=\"Dr. Ivo Ferreira assessing a dry eye case\" class=\"wp-image-2250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dr-ivo-ojo-seco.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dr-ivo-ojo-seco-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dr-ivo-ojo-seco-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dr-ivo-ojo-seco-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9b8af69d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:70px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:50px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d7aa7c0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:44%\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mmkukq6y-i6wxwy\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/software_topography_3D_Overview_screenshot_02-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"3D corneal topography on diagnostic software\" class=\"wp-image-2253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/software_topography_3D_Overview_screenshot_02-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/software_topography_3D_Overview_screenshot_02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/software_topography_3D_Overview_screenshot_02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/software_topography_3D_Overview_screenshot_02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/software_topography_3D_Overview_screenshot_02.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:56%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading serif has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">Dry eye is not &#8220;just a lack of tears&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Dry eye is a multifactorial condition. It can be caused by tear film instability, inflammation, Meibomian gland dysfunction, or ocular surface alterations. That is why effective treatment begins with a structured diagnosis. Most people treat dry eye with artificial tears alone for years \u2014 easing the symptom while the underlying cause keeps progressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">At the clinic, we work with a phased approach: first we identify the dominant cause, then we combine specific therapies and, finally, we follow up to maintain results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-aae3c331 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f7fbfc;padding-top:60px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:50px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center serif has-x-large-font-size\" id=\"serif\" style=\"margin-bottom:26px\">Common symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-84c2cd25 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-5-color has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d22de6cbb072f0ff8a96efcce8e292a3 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:6px;border-top-right-radius:6px;border-bottom-left-radius:6px;border-bottom-right-radius:6px;padding-top:14px;padding-right:18px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:18px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Burning, stinging, gritty sensation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-5-color has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-fe6e6fd496c2723c184fbca2c6f83146 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:6px;border-top-right-radius:6px;border-bottom-left-radius:6px;border-bottom-right-radius:6px;padding-top:14px;padding-right:18px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:18px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Redness and discomfort in windy conditions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-5-color has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-306fa1bf375d54bb036161fd61af2a4d is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:6px;border-top-right-radius:6px;border-bottom-left-radius:6px;border-bottom-right-radius:6px;padding-top:14px;padding-right:18px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:18px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Fluctuating vision, worse at the end of the day<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-5-color has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-68b34ab4888a245fa1146546664abb62 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:6px;border-top-right-radius:6px;border-bottom-left-radius:6px;border-bottom-right-radius:6px;padding-top:14px;padding-right:18px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:18px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Discomfort with screens or reading<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:6px;border-top-right-radius:6px;border-bottom-left-radius:6px;border-bottom-right-radius:6px;min-height:0px;padding-top:14px;padding-right:18px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:18px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-86fd0df795e2225847076780758087c6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Tired or heavy eye sensation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:6px;border-top-right-radius:6px;border-bottom-left-radius:6px;border-bottom-right-radius:6px;padding-top:14px;padding-right:18px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:18px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e40e4d24178cce0af2d45500accda4fa wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Tearing (paradoxical) due to irritation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c90218e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:70px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:70px;padding-left:50px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Structured Diagnosis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We identify the dominant cause (evaporative, inflammatory, mixed, or other associated conditions) and evaluate the ocular surface and Meibomian glands to define an effective plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Clinical history and habits (screens, environment, contact lenses)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Tear film evaluation: tear break-up time (BUT), osmolarity and ocular surface staining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Eyelid margin examination and Meibomian gland meibography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Definition of therapeutic goal and follow-up plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Phased Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We combine therapies progressively. The goal is to stabilize the ocular surface and maintain results over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Foundation:<\/strong> eyelid hygiene, proper lubrication, and habits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Optimization:<\/strong> evaporation control and tear stabilization through in-office therapies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Inflammatory control:<\/strong> intense pulsed light (IPL), LLLT phototherapy and medical treatment when indicated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> follow-up visits and adjustments to prevent relapses.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"max-width:1032px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding:3rem 1rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading serif has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">Living in Mexico City dries your eyes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Mexico City combines three factors that aggravate dry eye: the dry high-altitude climate, air pollution that inflames the ocular surface, and workdays of 9+ hours in front of screens. When you stare at a screen, your blink rate can drop by half and tears evaporate before they are replenished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We see dry eye patients at our clinic at Dante 6, Anzures (Miguel Hidalgo), minutes from Polanco, Roma and Condesa. English-speaking patients are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading serif has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">Advanced dry eye treatments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside medical treatment, we offer in-office therapies that target the cause of evaporative dry eye and Meibomian gland dysfunction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eyelid margin cleaning and exfoliation.<\/strong> Removes the deposits and bacterial biofilm that block the release of the tear film\u2019s oil layer. Painless, with no downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Infrared thermotherapy.<\/strong> Controlled heat that liquefies the thickened secretion of the Meibomian glands and stimulates the production of new secretion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meibomian gland expression.<\/strong> Controlled release of duct obstructions to restore the lipid layer of the tear film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Intense pulsed light (IPL).<\/strong> Controlled light pulses applied to the eyelid margin that reduce inflammation and improve gland function; especially useful in ocular rosacea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Low-level light therapy (LLLT).<\/strong> Red and blue LEDs that reduce inflammation and activate the cellular function of the glands. Non-invasive and completely painless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The combination of therapies and number of sessions are defined by each patient\u2019s diagnosis, within a phased plan with follow-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading serif has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">Dry eye and eye surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">An unstable tear film distorts the measurements taken before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/en\/cataract-surgery\/\">cataract surgery<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/en\/presbyopia-surgery\/\">presbyopia surgery<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/en\/laser-surgery\/\">laser refractive surgery<\/a>, and can compromise the final visual quality. That is why we evaluate and optimize the ocular surface before operating \u2014 and monitor it afterwards, since any eye surgery can temporarily worsen dry eye.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-83e0fd39 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f7fbfc;padding-top:70px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:70px;padding-left:40px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">Request a dry eye evaluation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">If you have persistent symptoms or fluctuating vision, we can perform a comprehensive diagnosis and propose a treatment plan tailored to your case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;padding-top:14px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:28px\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a343c422 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:70px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:90px;padding-left:50px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center serif has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Why doesn&#8217;t my dry eye improve with artificial tears alone?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Because in many cases the main cause is not &#8220;lack of tears&#8221; but evaporation, inflammation, or gland dysfunction. Treatment must target the dominant cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Can dry eye affect vision?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The tear film is part of the eye&#8217;s optical system. When it is unstable, vision can fluctuate and contrast may decrease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Can it be permanently cured?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In many patients it can be very effectively controlled with a correct diagnosis, personalized treatment, and maintenance. Follow-up is key to preventing relapses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Which eye drops work for dry eye?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the type of dry eye. As a general rule, we prefer preservative-free artificial tears for frequent use. If you need drops many times a day, the cause is likely untreated and an evaluation is advisable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Does dry eye go away on its own?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Generally not. It is a chronic, progressive condition: without treatment, the Meibomian glands can atrophy irreversibly. Early detection allows simpler, more effective treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\">How much does dry eye treatment cost in Mexico City?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the type and severity. 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