Dr. Sampalis is an optometrist who’s gained her experience through out the years from working with companies such as: Lense Crafters, Sears and other various eye care offices. Sampalis Eye Care is located across the street from Strand Optical in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Dry-eye is a common condition that occurs in the anterior segment of the eye. Some of the symptoms for dry eye are:

• redness
• tired eyes
• itchiness
• watery eyes

Optometrists are licensed professionals that are able to diagnose, treat and manage dry eye. With a variety of treatment options available for this condition, one can choose from the following. Artificial tears, which are eye drops that can be prescribed. There are also some over the counter artificial tears such as Systane, Refresh and Visine, though Visine may only provide temporary relief. If patient are looking for other treatment methods, Dr. Sampalis recommends yearly eye exams along with either collagen plugs, nutraceutical eye drops, and other treatments available.

Come see Dr. Sampalis for your dry eye care today!