Do I Have Dry Eye
Syndrome?
What Can I Do About It?
What is “dry
eye syndrome?”
Dry eye syndrome is a common condition clinically described as the decline
in the quantity or quality of tears on the surface of the eye. In some
cases it is the result of a decrease in the sensitivity of the cornea,
excessive evaporation of tears, or a physical disorder in the glands that
form tears. Environmental factors or medical conditions often exacerbate
dryness, which can be easily relieved with drops to supplement natural
tear production.
Every time you blink, you naturally replenish the thin layer of tears
covering your eyes. As we grow older, this film tends to evaporate faster,
resulting in dehydrated areas on the cornea. Patients of LASIK or other
types of vision surgery also might find their eyes drying more quickly.
Common environmental conditions and physical or medical factors also affect
our sight. Heaters and air conditioning can dry the air and cause eye
irritation. Medical conditions, such as diabetes or other immune system
deficiencies, have a tendency to reduce tear production.
If left untreated, chronic dry eye syndrome can eventually lead to scarring
of the cornea and sight loss. That is why it is important to lubricate
eyes with a formula that approximates the chemical make-up of normal tears
and restores the balance of moisture in the area.
Many people suffer from dry eye syndrome, computer vision syndrome,
or post Lasik dry eyes. Do you have any of these dry eye symptoms?
o Eye fatigue and discomfort
o Redness
o Itching
o Dryness
o Irritation and scratchiness
o Discharge or crusting of lids
o Blurry vision
o Pain or light sensitivity
o Burning
o Foreign body sensation
Who Gets Dry Eye Symptoms and Why?
o Computer users report dry eye symptoms so frequently, it’s been called CVS -- computer vision syndrome.
o Lasik eye surgery patients often suffer post Lasik dry eyes.
o Women get dry eye syndrome as a result of hormonal fluctuations, especially during menopause.
o Older people also suffer as their eyes produce 40 percent less tears.
o Contact lens wearers often have dry eye syndrome because their corneal sensitivity becomes reduced
over long-term
use.o Those on medications like antihistamines, antibiotics, antidepressants, and birth control pills can get dry eyes.
o Smokers and allergy sufferers are very susceptible to dry eye syndrome.
o People living in dry, dusty, or windy climates report dry eye symptoms, especially in winter when indoor air is dry and stale.
How to Relieve Dry Eye Syndrome
The best way to relieve your dry eye symptoms is to use high quality artificial tears or lubricating eye drops, such as MiniDrops. Surgical treatments like tear duct plugs and dietary methods such as nutritional supplements may also help. But you’ll enjoy the convenience, effectiveness, and fast-acting relief of MiniDrops Eye Therapy.
How to Relieve Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)
1. Remember to
blink. Most computer users don’t blink often enough, drying out their
eyes. 2. Take a break
at least once an hour to look around the room.3. Use MiniDrops
lubricating eye drops indicated for symptoms relating to computer vision
syndrome.How to Relieve Post Lasik Dry Eyes
Most doctors recommend using a single-use eye drop that’s preservative-free, such as MiniDrops. They lubricate the eye and reduce the blurriness of post Lasik dry eyes while protecting the patient from possible allergic reactions to preservatives.
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see better and feel better knowing that MiniDrops is part of the Optics
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