Dry eye syndrome - symptoms and treatment

In the body of a healthy person, the lacrimal glands allocate 1 ml of liquid daily. Each salted drop contains water, lipids, fatty acids, antibodies and special proteins. These components purify eyes from dust and harmful microorganisms, contribute to the healing of microcracks and protect the cornea from excessive evaporation of moisture. The scented generation of tears leads to the emergence of dry eye syndrome.

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Symptoms and causes of dry eye syndrome

Patients often ignore dry keratoconjunctivitis written by redness of the eyes on stress, pressure or lack of sleep. Ophthalmologists advise not to engage in self-medication and not to launch a disease, because it can become a source of more serious problems and affect the vision of the patient. Sign up for a reception to the doctor if within a few days you feel in the eyes:

• pain and redness;
• the presence of a foreign body or sand;
• burning and itching;
• excessive tear;

The problem of the quality and quantity of tears is most often faced by employees of large offices that spend the whole working day near the monitor screen in a dry, poorly ventilated room. In addition, such factors contribute to the development of the disease as:

• Age - the aging process is characterized by a slowdown in the body's work, therefore glands cease to identify the required amount of tears.
• Diseases - dry eye syndrome is often manifested in patients with arthritis, diabetes and endocrine diseases.
• Floor - promotably developing severe hormonal shocks inherent in women, for example, taking oral contraceptives, pregnancy, lactation, menopause.
• Medicines - antihistamine and anti-eased medical drugs, antidepressants and tablets from hypertension reduce liquid release by the body, the result of tears sharply decreases.
• Contact lenses - absorb moisture from the surface of the eye and worsen the water-fat balance of the cornea.
• Environment - Wind, smoke, dry dryness increase evaporation of tears.
• The microsurgery of the eye is an operational intervention, including the laser correction of vision negatively reflect on the work of the tear glands.

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Treatment of dry eyes

Only an ophthalmologist can competently choose the drug and dosage based on the results of the tests. The duration and intensity of treatment depends on the causes of the development of pathology. The most common forms of treating dry eye syndrome include:

• Artificial tears. Easy cases are treated to the eyes of a special solution, which in its composition resembles human tears and contribute to the formation of a stable protective film. Doctors advise to use the Syretic drops, ultra, oxium, chilo-dresser, artificial tear, etc. The number and frequency of the instillation regulates the doctor, 3-8 times a day.
• Temporary savings of tears. In order for the liquid better wash the eye apple, the tear ducts for a while blocks the self-sessing cork from collagen or silicone.
• Surgery. Patients with a change in the horny shell of the eye recommended small-acting surgical intervention. It is essential for long-term clogging of the lacrimal point with the help of a free conjunctival flap.
• Improving the quality of tears. It is achieved by the oral administration of drugs with a high content of vitamin A and fatty acids omega-3.
• Removing eyelinity. Special ointments are used, such as hydrocortisone, massage and warm herbal compresses.

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Prevention of dry eyes

To prevent the occurrence of dry eye syndrome, it is recommended to perform several uncomplicated procedures:

• when working at the computer, every hour take a break for 5-10 minutes;
• when watching TV and reading more often blinking;
• perform exercises for removing the eye voltage, for example, to change the concentration zone for a minute;
• rinse the eyes with warm water regularly;
• monitor air humidifying;
• equip the workplace with houseplants;
• wearing glasses with wind and sunny weather;
• use products with a high content of fatty acids;
• drink 2-3 liters of fluid daily;
• the operation of the salivary glands contributes to caffeine, so do not refuse coffee and green tea.

The dry eye syndrome is a disease that at first glance seems insignificant, but in the absence of treatment can grow into a chronic form and cause discomfort in the daily life of affairs. To prevent the occurrence of symptoms of dry eye cornea, it is important to comply with the rules of prevention and with the slightest signs of the disease to consult a doctor.