How Dr. Radzwill Evaluates Dry Eye
A useful dry eye visit is not “try these drops and hope.” Evaluation at Radzwill Optometric Associates typically includes a detailed history—your indoor environment, screen habits, contact lens use, medications, and when symptoms are worst—as well as slit-lamp assessment of the eyelids and ocular surface. Dr. Radzwill looks at tear quality, stability, and signs of meibomian gland dysfunction, which is a common cause of evaporative dry eye in our climate.
That level of detail matters because treatment should match the mechanism. Someone with oil-gland dysfunction will not get lasting relief from random artificial tears alone. Someone whose main issue is incomplete blinking at a dual-monitor desk may improve with habit changes plus targeted therapy. After more than twenty years serving East Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Radzwill recognizes these patterns quickly—including in patients who have already cycled through multiple over-the-counter products without a clear diagnosis.
Dry eye is often manageable, but it is rarely a one-visit cure. We explain what to expect in the first weeks versus longer-term maintenance, and we schedule follow-up when needed to adjust the plan. Patients who stay consistent—and return when something is not working—usually do better than those who chase a new bottle every time symptoms flare.