Dry Eyes
Dry eyes occur when your tears are unable to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. This can cause discomfort, irritation, and sometimes even blurred vision. Common causes include aging, certain medications, environmental factors like dry air, or underlying health conditions.
- Symptoms Assessment : Discussing your symptoms, such as dryness, irritation, burning, or fluctuating vision.
- Medical History : Reviewing your medical history and any medications you're taking.
- Clinical Tests:
- Tear Break-up Time (TBUT) : Measures how long it takes for tears to break up on the surface of your eye.
- Schirmer's Test : Measures the amount of tears produced over a certain period.
- Fluorescein Staining : Checks for damage to the surface of the eye (corneal staining).
Treatment
Artificial Tears
Over-the-counter eye drops that lubricate the eyes and provide relief from dryness.
Prescription Eye Drops (Increasing Tear Production)
Medications like cyclosporine (Restasis) or lifitegrast (Xiidra) may be prescribed to reduce inflammation and improve tear production.
Punctal Plugs( Stop Dry Eye by Saving Tears)
Tiny plugs inserted into the tear ducts to block drainage and keep the tears on the surface of the eye longer.
Environmental and Lifestyle Changes
Using a humidifier, avoiding smoke and dry environments, taking breaks during extended screen time, and staying hydrated.
Nutritional Supplements
Omega-3 fatty acids can help improve tear quality.
Treating Underlying Conditions
Addressing any underlying conditions contributing to dry eyes, such as blepharitis or autoimmune diseases.
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