Dr. Sumner has a special interest in treating Dry Eye Syndrome. This is a very bothersome condition, especially in our dry Colorado climate!

Symptoms of Dry Eye include burning, dryness of course, redness, and even watery eyes.

Dr. Sumner prescribes various treatments after doing an extensive Dry Eye examination. Treatments may include nutritional supplements, artificial tears, prescription eye drops to stimulate tear production, certain oral medications, environmental modifications, and long-term reversible closure of the tear drainage ducts using soft silicon plug inserts.

By using various treatment options, Dr. Sumner is able to reduce or eliminate the effects of Dry Eye and significantly improve a patient's quality of life. Patients oftern report not only feeling better, but actually seeing more clearly!