Overview:
Dry eyes are a common disease in summer and Monsoon. This usually happens when the tears in your eyes are not able to provide enough lubrication. This is the most common disease related to Cornea of the eye. There can be multiple reasons for dry eyes, the most common being your eyes not being able to create enough tears or may produce poor quality tears.
Treatment of Dry eyes is necessary as they usually make people uncomfortable. The treatment can include either doing some lifestyle changes or medicines.
Causes of Dry Eyes:
Sometimes there is a lack of balance between the tear- flow system that causes Dry eyes. Or it might happen due to external factors such as air conditioners, room heaters which may cause the tear film to dry out. Other factors include:
- Natural aging process
- Certain side effects of medicines or drugs
- Some diseases can cause the natural tear-flow effect to break, such as Sjogren’s Syndrome or collagen vascular diseases.
- Many people have a problem in properly closing their eyelids which can also cause dry eyes.
Common Symptoms of Dry eyes:
Some common symptoms of Dry eyes which affect both the eyes include:
- Redness in eyes
- A stinging and burning sensation
- A sensation of having some external particle in your eyes
- Difficulty wearing contact lenses
- Blurry vision
- Light sensitivity
- Watery eyes, which is a natural body response to dry eyes
If you are facing any such issues visit Cosmos eye care in Gurgaon Sector 82 now and get your eyes checked.
Risk Factors and complications associated with Dry eyes
Some of the most common risk factors associated with Dry eyes include:
- Dry eyes are more common in old age. After the age of 50, Dry eyes become more common as tear glands produce fewer tears.
- Women experience a lot of changes in their body during their lifetime and Dry eyes are also one of them. This can happen to any women in pregnancy, menopause or old age.
- Vitamin A is a vital vitamin for eyes and any deficiency can cause Dry eyes.
Some of the complications that may arise due to Dry eyes are:
- Wearing contact lenses becomes a little bit of troublesome due to Dry eyes.
- Blurry vision and itching in the eyes can affect normal vision. If left untreated the effects can be long-lasting.
- Eye infections: Tears usually help in protecting eye infections. In Dry eyes, there is an increased chance of having Dry eyes.
How to prevent Dry eyes:
Usually, people who have work on laptop/computer device experience Dry eyes. If you are working professional with most of the work on the computer, then you should follow these steps to prevent Dry eyes:
- Take eye breaks during long tasks. When you work continuously on a laptop, chances are you have kept your eyes open for a long period of time, this causes eyes to dry up early.
- Avoid direct blowing of air from heaters, hair dryers air conditioners, etc.
- Stop smoking: This can be another big reason for Dry eyes. If you do smoke then you should quit now to prevent you from Dry eyes.
- Use artificial tears regularly as this will help you in keeping your eyes wet for a longer period of time.
How can Dry eyes be treated:
Dry eyes are usually treated with ointments and Artificial tear drops. If your eyes dry up in the night it is usually advised that you use a thick ointment in the night that will remain in the eyes for long and help in lubrication of the eyes.
Punctal plugs: Sometimes in more severe cases it is recommended that a temporary plug be attached to the punctum to stop the drainage of tears from your eyes. Based on the severity of the case the doctor can recommend for permanent plug as well.
Lipiflow: This medical device uses heat and pressure tactics to unclog the blocked glands which are not producing enough tears. This helps in keeping your eyes moist and prevents the tears from evaporating.
For more info regarding how Dry eyes can be treated and if you are suffering from Dry eyes, book an appointment now with Cosmos eye care now or call us on +91 – 9599229744 for booking an appointment.
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