Gritty, burning, tired
A sandy, scratchy or burning feeling, or eyes that simply feel tired and heavy.
Dry eye clinic · Himayat Nagar
Dry, gritty, watering eyes that drops haven't fixed?
Dry eye is common, and genuinely miserable, but it is very treatable once you know its cause. Too few tears, or tears that evaporate too fast, need completely different treatment. We find out which, then treat the cause rather than hand you another bottle of drops.
What it is
Your tears are a film, not just water.
A healthy tear film protects and focuses the eye. In dry eye that film breaks down, either not enough tears, or, far more often, tears that evaporate too fast because the oil glands in your lids are blocked. Screens, age, contact lenses, air-conditioning and some medicines all make it worse. Dr. H. Siva Mohan Reddy looks for the real cause.
When to check
What dry eye actually feels like.
It is not always "dry". These are the everyday signs worth getting assessed, especially if drops haven't helped.
How we treat it
Find the cause, then treat the cause.
The difference is in the diagnosis. We work out which type of dry eye you have before treating, so the treatment actually fits the problem.
One surgeon, start to finish
The surgeon who examines you is the one who operates.
At many busy centres, one person consults you, another operates, and a third sees you afterwards. Here, the same senior surgeon stays with you through your dry eye care, and every visit after.
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Examines youAn unhurried consultation with the surgeon, not a sales desk.
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Operates on youThe same surgeon performs the procedure, personally.
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Looks after youAnd sees you at every follow-up afterwards.
Before you choose any eye surgeon
Questions worth asking, of anyone.
Your sight is not where to bargain-hunt. Ask these of any practice you are considering:
- Will I meet the surgeon who will operate, before the day?
- Will the same surgeon perform my surgery and my follow-ups?
- Is the lens or plan chosen for my eye and my life, or for a package?
- If something needs attention afterwards, who handles it?
- Will someone tell me honestly if I don't need surgery yet?
At Dr. P. Siva Reddy Eye Hospital, the answer to every one of these is yes.
Dr. H. Siva Mohan Reddy
Chief Surgeon · MBBS · DO · DNB · Aravind-trained
Third generation of a family Hyderabad has trusted with its eyes since 1975, founded by Padma Bhushan Dr. P. Siva Reddy, "the People's Ophthalmologist."
4.9★ · 1,106 Google reviews Since 1975 · three generations
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Why do my eyes water if they are supposed to be dry?
It feels backwards, but watering is one of the commonest signs of dry eye. When the surface is dry and irritated, the eye floods with poor-quality reflex tears that run off instead of coating the eye evenly, so it stays dry and waters at the same time. Treat the dryness properly and the watering usually settles.
Aren't eye drops enough? I've already tried a few.
For some eyes good lubricants are enough. For many, especially the common evaporative type where the lid's oil glands are blocked, drops alone never fix it, because they don't address the cause. That is exactly why we find out which type of dry eye you have before treating, rather than handing you yet another bottle that doesn't work.
Is dry eye curable?
We will be honest: dry eye is usually a long-term condition that is controlled very well rather than cured overnight. With the right diagnosis and a plan you can keep up, the large majority of people become comfortable and stay that way. We would rather set that expectation truthfully than promise a quick cure.
Why are my eyes worse on screens and by the evening?
We blink far less when we stare at screens, so the tear film thins and dries between blinks, and it gets worse as the day goes on. Part of your plan is simple screen and blink habits alongside treatment, which make a real difference.
Can dry eye blur my vision or affect LASIK or contact lenses?
Yes. Dry eye blurs vision that briefly clears when you blink, and it makes contact lenses uncomfortable. Untreated dry eye also affects both the suitability and the results of laser vision correction, which is why a good surgeon treats it first rather than ignoring it.
What does dry eye treatment cost?
It depends on which type you have and what your eyes need, which the doctor explains clearly once your eyes have been examined. The honest way to know is to come in for that assessment. You are warmly welcome in Himayat Nagar; book on WhatsApp or by phone.
How do I book?
Book on WhatsApp or by phone. If you already use particular drops, bring them along so we can see what has and hasn't helped.
Medically reviewed by Dr. H. Siva Mohan Reddy · 2026-06-25
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