Signs and treatment of dry eyes

• Atmospheric conditions like: wind, dust, • • TV screen, • Excessive use of laptop and computer, • Certain hormonal and menopausal treatments, • Thyroid gland disorders, • Immune diseases (lupus, scleroderma) . • Permanent sensation of dryness, itching or burning in the eyes • Intermittent sensation of sand / body, amplifying in the evening • Photosensitivity • Symptoms prevail bilaterally • Eyes may be red and may have a look of, . Usually, tears are commonly seen in the morning and especially in the winter, • Decreased visual acuity. Diagnosis is done by the ophthalmologist using the Schirmer test. Because dry eye syndrome may announce rheumatoid arthritis, a collaboration between ophthalmologist and rheumatologist. Artificial tears are a temporary solution.

Artificial tears are a solution for the moment. They are designed to improve the sensation of extreme dryness and dryness. It is important to remember that the dry eye does not have a treatment to eliminate this discomfort, but there is only a treatment that will gradually improve or diminish from manifestations such as burning,. Today there are plenty of adjuvants, one based on a solution of sodium hyaluronate, physiologically close to the natural tear. Practically, dry eye treatment aims to improve symptomatology and improve patient's quality of life by removing discomfort.

It is also very important to avoid cigarette smoke, cold or dry air, strong wind. Also, your ophthalmologist may recommend you without preservatives, based on methylcellulose, polyvinylalcohol, which relieves the feeling of dryness and itching. Under any circumstances, do not buy tears without the doctor's advice, and if you wear contact lenses, you should tell the ophthalmologist, since not all medications are compatible with wearing. It is possible that the condition will fail if you regularly use the tears . .