real solutions for dry, irritated eyes- not just temporary relief
do I have dry eye disease?
If your eyes are burning, watering, red, gritty, or constantly feeling irritated, you’re not alone. Dry Eye Disease, a type of Ocular Surface Disease (OSD), is a chronic condition—one that won’t go away with just artificial tears.
At Hi-Line Eye Care, we go beyond temporary fixes. We get to the root cause of your dry eyes and customize a treatment plan, using a combination of modalities, to give you lasting relief—using the latest research and some of the most advanced technology available anywhere.
Many people don’t realize their daily eye discomfort is a sign of ocular surface disease. If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s time for an evaluation:
✅ Watering eyes (yes, dry eyes can cause excessive tearing!)
✅ Burning or stinging sensations
✅ Redness & irritation
✅ Vision fluctuations or blurry vision
✅ Eye fatigue while reading or using screens
✅ Intermittent double vision
✅ A sandy or gritty feeling in the eyes
✅ Crusty eyelids in the morning
🙋♀️ Not sure if you have dry eye disease?
📋 Next step- a dry eye evaluation is covered by your medical insurance. Dr. Menge can determine the best treatment plan for you!
what causes dry eyes?
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Auto Immune Conditions & Diabetes
Autoimmune diseases—like Sjogren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and thyroid disorders—are major contributors to dry eye disease. Diabetes is also a significant risk factor for dry eye disease. These conditions can impact tear production, inflammation, and the health of your ocular surface. If you have an chronic disease, it’s even more important to have your dry eye properly managed.
The Most Advanced Dry Eye Treatments in Montana
the plan3
Dr. Menge has a customized approach, tailoring each patients treatment plan. We target the root cause of the dry eye- no masking symptoms, we focus on long-term solutions. Allergies, underlying medical conditions, current medications, autoimmune conditions, diet, lifestyle, hobbies, and occupation are taken into account. You don’t have to live with dry, irritated eyes. We’re here to help.
the truth about dry eye disease
your dry eye consultation is billable to medical insurance
🚫 MYTH: “Dry eyes are just a normal part of aging.”
✅ FACT: While dry eye is common as we get older, it’s not normal—and it can be treated.
🚫 MYTH: “Artificial tears will fix dry eye.”
✅ FACT: Artificial tears do NOT stop the disease process. They provide short-term relief at best, but they don’t treat the underlying problem.
🚫 MYTH: “Screen time isn’t a big deal.”
✅ FACT: Increased screen time is making dry eye worse. Our eyes weren’t designed to stare at screens all day. If you feel irritation by the end of the day, that’s not normal.
🚫 MYTH: “Red eyes are no big deal.”
✅ FACT: Red, irritated eyes are a sign of inflammation. They can make you feel miserable, decrease your vision, and lead to permanent corneal scarring.
🚫 MYTH: “I can’t see you because I don’t have vision insurance or you’re out of network.”
✅FACT: Dry eye consultations are billed to your medical insurance—not vision insurance! Vision insurance only covers glasses and contacts, while medical insurance applies to dry eye (disease) management.
A dry eye consultation is a medical visit—and it’s billable to your medical insurance.
We’ll help you navigate your insurance benefits so you can get the care you need.
📅 Schedule a Dry Eye Evaluation Today
🙋♀️ Still have questions? Call us—we’ll help you understand your symptoms and treatment options.