Dry eye disease is common and occurs when tears cannot adequately lubricate the eyes. Tears can be unstable and insufficient for several reasons. For example, you may have red eyes if you do not produce enough tears or if you produce low-quality tears.
What are the symptoms of dry eye syndrome?
• A rough feeling, as if something is in your eye.
• Stinging or burning sensation in the eye.
• Red eyes.
• Sensitivity to light.
• Blurry vision.
How can I treat dry eye?
Artificial tears may be all you need to manage mild dry eye symptoms. Some people have to take drops several times a day, while others use them only once a day.
How serious is dry eye?
In severe cases and not properly treated, dry eye can cause complications that affect vision, such as corneal ulcers or corneal scarring. Therefore, it is essential to follow the doctor’s instructions and adopt preventive measures to maintain eye health.
What happens if dry eye is not treated?
Without enough tears, you may be at higher risk for an eye infection. Damage to the surface of the eyes. If severe cases of dry eyes are not treated, eye inflammation, abrasion of the corneal surface, corneal ulcer, and vision loss may occur.
How long can artificial tears be used?
How often artificial tears should be used depends on the severity of the dry eye or the eye condition being treated. In general, they can be used 3 to 4 times a day, but it is important to follow the ophthalmologist’s recommendations.
Indications to take into account to prevent dry eye:
• Avoid the wind
• Avoid smoke and air conditioning
• Take breaks when using digital screens
• Keep hydrated
• Apply a warm compress
Dr. Lorena M. Mancini MN 84457
OCCULIST MEDICINE
Ocular Clinic and Microsurgery GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGY – CHILDREN’S OPHTHALMOLOGY
Contact: Av. 9 de Julio 215- Resistencia, Chaco. Tel: 0362 442-5774. ,
Former Resident of the “José de San Martín” Hospital de Clínicas (Federal Chapter)
Ex-Concurrent of the Retina Service of the “Pedro La Glayze” Hospital
Ex-Concurrent of the “Garraham” Hospital (Federal Cap.)
Ex-Concurrent of the 1st Private Eye Hospital “Centro Privado de Ojos” (Federal Cap.)
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