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Call: 813.877.8665
GEOFFREY M. KWITKO, M.D.
Over 31 Years of Experience, Providing World-Class Cosmetic & Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery.
Call (813) 877-8665 today to schedule a confidential consultation.
* Consultation Disclaimer: Cosmetic consults are $75 - non-refundable, but can be applied to surgical costs if booked within 6 weeks of consultation.
Dry eye is a condition in which there are insufficient tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears are critical to maintain the health of the front surface of the eye and also for clear vision. Dry eye is a common and often chronic problem, especially in older adults.
People with dry eyes either:
Do not produce enough tears. Several glands in and around the eyelids produce tears. Tear production typically decreases with age, certain medical conditions, or as a side effect of certain medications. When normal tear production decreases or tears evaporate too quickly from the eyes, symptoms of dry eye can develop.
Have poor quality tears. Tears are made up of three layers: oil, water, and mucin, and each layer serves the purpose of protecting and nourishing the front surface of the eye. The oil layer helps to prevent evaporation of the water layer, while the mucin layer helps spread the tears evenly over the surface of the eye. If the tears do not spread evenly or evaporate too quickly due to deficiencies with any of the layers, dry eye symptoms may develop.
Treatments for Dry Eye
Dry eye treatments aim to restore or maintain the normal amount of tears in the eye to minimize dryness and related discomfort, and to keep up eye health.
The primary techniques used to manage and treat dry eyes include:
Contact a St. Petersburg, Florida Eye Surgeon Today
Do you suffer from dry eyes? Experienced Florida eye surgeon Dr. Geoffrey M. Kwitko, M.D. F.A.C.S. has been successfully treating this condition for nearly three decades, and will advise you as to the best course of action.
* Consultation Disclaimer: Cosmetic consults are $75 - non-refundable, but can be applied to surgical costs if booked within 6 weeks of consultation.
Always striving to stay on the forefront of the latest advances in eyelid surgery, Dr. Kwitko believes in continuing education, even after more than two decades of loyal service. He's a former Chief of Ophthalmology at St. Joseph's Hospital, a clinical assistant professor at the University of South Florida and a former Chief of Surgery at Memorial Hospital. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, International College of Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology and the International Society of Orbital Disorders.
Dr. Kwitko specializes in cosmetic & reconstructive eyelid surgery, thyroid eye diseases, orbital diseases, orbital cancers, tearing problems and dry eye syndrome. Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko has over 31 Years experience and provides World-Class Cosmetic Eye Surgery and Treatment.
Dr. Kwitko is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology (Board Certified), Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.), International College of Surgeons (F.I.C.S.), American Academy of Ophthalmology (F.A.A.O.), International Society of Orbital Disorders (F.I.S.O.D.) and is a founding fellow of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Surgical Society (F.N.O.S.S.).
GEOFFREY M. KWITKO, MD - BIOGRAPHY › › ›
Over the years, Dr. Kwitko has consistently received numerous awards and recognition as a world-class Oculoplastic Surgeon.
With his main office located in the heart of the Tampa, Florida area, Dr. Kwitko has successfully performed countless procedures and treatments involving Oculoplastic Surgery and Eyelid Cancer Surgery, in addition to Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery, and so much more.
It has been his honor to utilize his vast experience and skills as a world-class Oculoplastic Surgeon to improve the lives of others throughout the State of Florida, across the nation, and internationally..
Dr. Kwitko has also been voted as a "Best Doctor" every year since 2003 and has been awarded the American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award.
CONTACT DR. KWITKO's OFFICE, TODAY › › ›
Dr. Kwitko specializes in cosmetic & reconstructive eyelid surgery, thyroid eye diseases, orbital diseases, orbital cancers, tearing problems and dry eye syndrome. Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko has over 31 Years experience and provides World-Class Cosmetic Eye Surgery and Treatment.
Dr. Kwitko is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology (Board Certified), Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.), International College of Surgeons (F.I.C.S.), American Academy of Ophthalmology (F.A.A.O.), International Society of Orbital Disorders (F.I.S.O.D.) and is a founding fellow of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Surgical Society (F.N.O.S.S.).
GEOFFREY M. KWITKO, MD - BIOGRAPHY › › ›
Over the years, Dr. Kwitko has consistently received numerous awards and recognition as a world-class Oculoplastic Surgeon.
With his main office located in the heart of the Tampa, Florida area, Dr. Kwitko has successfully performed countless procedures and treatments involving Oculoplastic Surgery and Eyelid Cancer Surgery, in addition to Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery, and so much more.
It has been his honor to utilize his vast experience and skills as a world-class Oculoplastic Surgeon to improve the lives of others throughout the State of Florida, across the nation, and internationally..
Dr. Kwitko has also been voted as a "Best Doctor" every year since 2003 and has been awarded the American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award.
CONTACT DR. KWITKO's OFFICE, TODAY › › ›
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311 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: (813) 877-8665
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TAMPA OFFICE:
311 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: (813) 877-8665
BRANDON OFFICE:
1007 Professional Park D., Brandon, FL 33511
Toll Free: 1 (800) 303-1113
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