It is a situation in which eye lacks moisture.In other words, we can say it is a condition in which eyes are not able to produce tears.Tears are composed of water, proteins, fatty oils etc.It is a result of the deficiency of tears as a result of which a person faces the problem like visual impairment, irritation in eyes etc. The medical term used for the problem – ‘Keratoconjuctivitis sicca’.
CAUSES :
- With growing age, the problem of dry eyes is quite evident.
- This problem is evident in women. After menopause, lots of hormonal changes occur. In this situation, the tear production tends to fall resulting in dry eye situation.
- Being a mouse potato, is also one of the reasons. Spending too much time on computers results in decreasing blink rate. Blinking eyes helps in keeping the eye moist.
- Medical history of the person is also an important factor. If a person has undergone any eye surgery like LASIK surgery in any of the Lasik centers in India then he is bound to face dry eyes problem.
- Use of contact lenses impacts the eyes resulting in dry eyes.
SYMPTOMS :
- Persistent itching
- Different types of sensation in the eyes – continuous scratching etc
- A red eye is one of the important symptoms.
- Not able to see clearly.
CURING DRY EYES:
1. Use of antibiotics like doxycycline will increase the fluidity of the oil.
2. Use of artificial tears.
3. More use of gels as compared to eye drops will give instant results.
4. Use of ointments before sleeping will provide relief from the problem.
5. Tear substitutes like carbomers, lipids etc can be used.
One of the top eye care center in India is:
- Rana hospital Eye and Lasik Laser Centre
