Tears in your eyes are helpful to keep them moist, thus offering comfortability. But it may not be very pleasant when your eyes start itching or burning. The good news is that the condition is reversible; Bronx dry eyes treatment effectively restores the moisture your eyes need to be healthy. Different treatment options will depend on how severe your eyes are dry, but you can be sure of healthy eyes after the treatment.
What are some facts about dry eyes?
You may develop a condition where your eyes fail to release enough tears; this condition is dry eyes. The eye has a tear film that is essential in keeping the eye surface clear and moist. But if anything affects your tear films, it may result in dry eyes. Several factors may contribute to dry eyes; they may include:
- Certain diseases like lupus and thyroid disease
- Having contact lenses over a long time
- Certain medications
- Undergoing LASIK surgery
- Aging
Even though dry eyes may be uncomfortable, they rarely cause permanent vision loss.
How do you know you have dry eyes?
Dry eyes can have the following signs and symptoms:
- Blurry vision
- Eyes being tired faster than usual
- having difficulty sitting at the computer for long
- Pain and redness
- Sensitivity to light
You may also have too many tears, a condition known as reflex tearing resulting from a lack of moisture in your eyes, causing irritation. It may be common to feel heavy in the eyes because of dry eyes.
What is the available diagnosis and treatment of dry eyes?
Your doctor will start with a physical exam of your eye by checking your eyelids and also checking your blinking. You may have different tests, including how fast your eyes can produce tears and the quality of the tears. After your doctor confirms a correct diagnosis, they will recommend treatments including:
- Artificial tears
You can choose from different types of eye drops after your doctor recommends them as treatment. The eye drops increase moisture in your eyes and can work well.
- Medications
Your doctor may recommend anti-inflammatory medications to increase the tears in your eyes. Inflammation of the surface of your eyes may lead to scarring of the cornea; thus, medications can reduce the risk of damaging your cornea.
- Lacrimal plugs
Your doctor may recommend plugs as a permanent solution if you have a severe dry eye condition. The plugs block the holes at your eyes’ corners, thus slowing the loss of tears.
- Surgery
A surgical procedure may be an option your doctor recommends if your condition is severe and all other treatments fail to work. The surgery involves permanently plugging the drainage holes in the corner of your eyes to maintain a sufficient amount of tears.
Other treatment options you can practice at home are using a humidifier in the room to increase moisture, limiting the time you use in front of screens, and avoiding dry climate.
Call Bainbridge Eye Care if you have any queries on dry eyes, or make an online appointment.
