Dry Eyes Explained: Causes, Symptoms & Real Relief with Dr Valarie Jerome

Do your eyes constantly feel dry, gritty, sore, or irritated? You're not alone - dry eye disease affects one-third of people in the UK, and for many, the symptoms are ignored or misunderstood.

In this episode of Eye Got You, Dr Valarie Jerome breaks down exactly what dry eye disease is, why it happens, who’s at risk, and the latest treatment options, from at-home self-care to powerful in-practice therapies like IPL and red light therapy.

She also shares her own experience with dry eyes and how that’s shaped the way she treats patients today.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• What causes dry eyes (and the two main types)
• Key symptoms you shouldn’t ignore
• How makeup, screen time and sleep affect your eyes
• Why most eye drops don’t work for everyone
• Simple 3-step home care routine: Cleanse, Heat, Hydrate
• In-office treatments that actually work

If your glasses or contact lenses aren’t giving you relief - this is the episode for you.

Eye Got You is your go-to podcast for real, honest conversations about vision, eye health, and wellness - hosted by optometrist Dr Valarie Jerome.