What is Dry Eye?
An estimated 55 million Americans have Dry Eye Disease. If you are suffering from dry eyes, look no further. Real, lasting relief is now available at Eye Center of Hawaii!
Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a chronic and progressive disease of the tears and ocular surface that results in symptoms of discomfort, visual disturbance and tear film instability with potential damage to the cornea, ocular surface, and the eyelids. Many people mistake dye eye disease for allergies, climatic conditions or just eye strain.
AQUEOUS DRY EYE
Characterized by tear deficiency, aqueous dry eye occurs when the lacrimal glands don’t produce enough of the watery component of tears.
EVAPORATIVE DRY EYE
Affecting 80% of dry eye patients, evaporative dry eye is caused by Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), which creates a deficiency in the oil layer of the tear film. These glands make the lipid or oily part of tears that slows evaporation and keeps the tears stable.
Treating Dry Eye
Dry eye may affect you long before you experience noticeable symptoms. It’s important to detect and diagnose dry eye early so that we can start managing your condition. Eye Center of Hawaii is proud to offer a revolutionary approach to dry eye treatment called Lipiflow.
LipiFlow®
LipiFlow® can treat the cause of your dry eyes, not just the symptoms. The LipiFlow® treatment applies controlled heat to the upper and lower inner eyelids, while mild intermittent pressure releases oils from the blocked Meibomian glands. This painless procedure is performed in the office and takes only 12 minutes per eye. Although relief isn’t instantaneous with LipiFlow®, clinical studies have found that 80% of patients report improvement within 4 to 12 weeks of their treatment lasting for 12 to 24 months.
Animation of the Lipiflow® procedure.
Schedule your dry eye exam at Eye Center of Hawaii today by calling 808.955.0255 and discover real, lasting relief!
Your eyes work in amazing ways! Keep them healthy with regular check-ups and good care. 👁️
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We are so proud to expand our community with a brand-new location on the east side of Oahu in the heart of Kailua.
This new center will bring the full spectrum of vision care:
• Comprehensive Optometry
• Subspecialty Ophthalmology Services
• Full-Service Optical with Designer and Affordable Eyewear
• We participate in most insurance plans
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Blurry vision? It could be cataracts. 👁️
A cataract clouds your eye’s natural lens—like looking through a foggy window or dusty windshield. You may notice colors fading, glare or halos around lights, trouble seeing at night, or that everyday tasks are becoming harder.
It’s Cataract Awareness Month—don’t wait.
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Ever wonder what replaces your natural lens during cataract or lens replacement surgery?
It’s called an intraocular lens, or IOL—a tiny, artificial lens that restores your vision from the inside out. 🔍
There are different types of IOLs, including:
👓 Monofocal – sharp focus at one distance
🔁 Multifocal – see near and far without glasses
🔄 Toric – corrects astigmatism
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On this Memorial Day, we pause in gratitude and remembrance for the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Here in Hawai‘i—home to so many who serve—we hold that sacrifice close to heart. Today, we honor their courage, their legacy, and the freedom they’ve preserved for us all.
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With over 2 million moving parts, the eye processes light, focus, depth, movement, and color—sending that information to your brain at lightning speed so you can see the world around you.
It’s no wonder your eyes deserve expert care.
👁️✨ Keep them healthy. Get them checked.
You only get one pair.
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