Warning signs of dry eye condition
- Eye irritation, itching, burning eyes, or discomfort
- Blurred vision, occasional blurred vision / Eyes are easily washed
- There is a sensation as if there is a foreign object, such as sand or dust, in the eye.
- Photophobia, wind sensitivity, excessive tearing due to eye irritation
- Red eyes and/or mucous discharge
- The whites of the eyes are red due to inflammation. The edges of the eyelids are red.
- Feeling uncomfortable and having difficulty opening your eyes when waking up in the morning
Consequences of dry eye If dry eye is left untreated, it may lead to other conditions such as:
- Inflammation of the eyelid
- The eyelid traction causes the eyelashes to poke the eye.
- Corneal ulcer
Basic methods for preventing dry eyes
- Correctly adjust your eye behavior. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes by looking at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
- Avoid using contact lenses continuously. You should take breaks by wearing glasses alternately and using a computer or mobile phone in a place with sufficient light.
- Remind yourself to หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ blink frequently to keep your eyes covered with tears.
- If you are in a dry, hot, windy place, it is recommended to wear sunglasses to protect you from the sun and wind.
- Eat a well-balanced diet and foods that contain omega 3 fatty acids, which have antioxidant properties, which may help reduce inflammation and relieve dry eye symptoms.
Diagnosis
- Taking a patient history, such as symptoms, health history, medication history, etc., to assess risk factors that cause dry eye.
- Testing the quality of tears
- Tear volume measurement
- Meibomian gland examination using a special camera called Meibography to look for damage to the lacrimal glands.
Treatment
- Use of medication, which the doctor will choose based on the severity of the dry eye condition.
- Artificial tears come in the form of eye drops, gels, or ointments.
- Anti-inflammatory eyelid medications, such as the antibiotics Azithromycin, Doxycycline
- Eye drops that reduce inflammation of the eye surface, such as steroids or the immunosuppressant cyclosporine.
- Tear stimulants such as Diquafosol
- Autologous serum is the patient’s own blood that has been made into eye drops.