Dry eye
Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when your tears can’t provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate and unstable for many reasons. This Instability leads to inflammation and damage to the eye’s surface.
Symptoms
Burning sensation
Stringy mucus
Sensitivity to light
Eye redness
Difficulty using contact lenses
Difficulty in night driving
Blurred vision
Eye fatigue
Diagnosis
Tests and procedures that may be used to determine the cause of your dry eyes include,
Treatments
Treatments for dry eyes can include lifestyle changes and eye drops. Initially the ophthalmologist might suggest the use of artificial tears. These are eye drops that act as a substitute for tears. For most people with occasional or mild dry eye symptoms, it’s enough to regularly use over-the-counter eye drops (artificial tears).
If your symptoms are persistent and more serious, you have other options like Punctal plugs. There are other options available which depends on what’s causing your dry eyes such as,
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