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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.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Symptoms” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23d71249|line_height:1″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1639736845026{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” border_width=”2″ el_width=”10″ accent_color=”#eea616″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Burning sensation” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”5193″ img_size=”thumbnail” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stringy mucus” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”5310″ img_size=”thumbnail” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Sensitivity to light” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”5209″ img_size=”thumbnail” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Eye redness” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”5260″ img_size=”thumbnail” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Difficulty using contact lenses” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”5183″ img_size=”thumbnail” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Difficulty in night driving” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”5311″ img_size=”thumbnail” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Blurred vision” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”5192″ img_size=”thumbnail” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Eye fatigue” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”5197″ img_size=”thumbnail” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagnosis” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23d71249|line_height:1″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1640934744689{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” border_width=”2″ el_width=”10″ accent_color=”#eea616″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1640941389824{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}”]Tests and procedures that may be used to determine the cause of your dry eyes include,[/vc_column_text][vntd_icon_list style=”outline” elements=”%5B%7B%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fas%20fa-angle-right%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22A%20comprehensive%20eye%20exam.%22%7D%2C%7B%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fas%20fa-angle-right%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22A%20test%20to%20measure%20the%20volume%20of%20your%20tears.%22%7D%2C%7B%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fas%20fa-angle-right%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22A%20test%20to%20determine%20the%20quality%20of%20your%20tears.%22%7D%2C%7B%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fas%20fa-angle-right%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22A%20tear%20osmolarity%20test.%22%7D%2C%7B%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fas%20fa-angle-right%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Tear%20samples%20to%20look%20for%20markers.%22%7D%5D” border=”off”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Treatments” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23d71249|line_height:1″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1639736900493{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” border_width=”2″ el_width=”10″ accent_color=”#eea616″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” font_size=”medium” css=”.vc_custom_1640941380376{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;}”]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,[/vc_column_text][vntd_icon_list style=”outline” elements=”%5B%7B%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fas%20fa-angle-right%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Eye%20drops%20and%20medications%22%7D%2C%7B%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fas%20fa-angle-right%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Ointments%22%7D%2C%7B%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fas%20fa-angle-right%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Eye%20inserts%22%7D%2C%7B%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fas%20fa-angle-right%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Contact%20lenses%22%7D%2C%7B%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fas%20fa-angle-right%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Unblocking%20oil%20glands%22%7D%2C%7B%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fas%20fa-angle-right%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Using%20light%20therapy%20and%20eyelid%20massage%22%7D%5D” border=”off”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1642051124010{background-image: url(https://miot-totaleyecare.sc/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/bg-hospital-clinic.jpg?id=3897) !important;}”][vc_column][cta heading=”Clearer Vision is Just a Click Away!” subheading=”Get yourself cared by the most experienced specialists” button1_title=”Book an Appointment” container=”contain” align=”center” button1_color=”white” el_bg=”none” button1_url=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fmiot-totaleyecare.sc%2Fcontact-us%2Fbook-appointment%2F|title:Book%20Appointment|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]