Rob Robertson
Staff writer-
Memphis Business Journal
The Southern College of Optometry plans to open a clinic dedicated to the treatment of dry eye, a condition that mainly affects people older than 50 in the United States.
The TearWell Advanced Dry Eye Treatment Center, as the clinic will be known, will be located on the SCO campus in Midtown Memphis, and is set to open July 1.
“Dry eye is a prevalent issue, especially among older adults,” Whitney Hauser, TearWell’s clinical director, said. “The condition is often exacerbated by allergic reactions, making Memphis a tough climate for people suffering from dry eye. That’s one reason we are so proud to open this clinic.”
Dry eye is a condition in which the eyes are not producing enough tears to adequately lubricate themselves. People suffering from this condition typically do not have enough tears or produce "poor quality tears," according to SCO. It is a common, often chronic problem that worsens with age and is often associated with other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and thyroid problems.
SCO is an independent, not-for-profit institution with more than 500 students and residents from 40 states. The Eye Center at SCO serves nearly 80,000 patients annually.
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