| Dry eye produces discomfort and reduces vision | | | | · Side effects of using certain medications such |
| when the tear film becomes chronically table or | | | | as antihistamines and birth control pills. |
| unavailable thereby leading to dryness of the | | | | · An eye injury or other problem with your eyes |
| conjunctiva and cornea. Sometimes, a person with | | | | or eyelids (like a drooping eyelid or bulging eyes ). |
| a dry eye will have excess tears running down | | | | · Diseases that affect the ability to make tears, |
| the cheeks, which may seem confusing. People | | | | such as Sjogren's syndrome , rheumatoid arthritis |
| who have Chronic Dry Eyes are diagnosed by a | | | | and collagen vascular diseases. |
| doctor and usually have a decrease in the amount | | | | · Smoking or second-hand smoke exposure. |
| of tear production. Many people also find their | | | | · A very dry environment - try using a |
| eyes become irritated when reading or working | | | | humidifier. |
| on a computer. Stopping periodically to rest and | | | | · Cold or allergy medicines. |
| blink keeps the eyes more comfortable In | | | | Symptoms of Dry Eyes |
| addition, because these emergency tears tend to | | | | Some common Symptoms of Dry Eyes : |
| arrive too late, the eye needs to regenerate and | | | | · Itching . |
| treatment is necessary. | | | | · Discomfort in the eyes. |
| Dry eyes are caused by a lack of tears. A sad | | | | · Stringy mucus in or around your eyes. |
| movie or a wedding can make your tears flow. | | | | · Burning. |
| But tears aren't produced only on those occasions. | | | | · Itchiness. |
| It is usually caused by a problem with the quality | | | | · Irritation. |
| of the tear film that lubricates the eyes. Tears | | | | · Redness. |
| are a combination of water, for moisture; oils, for | | | | · Sensitivity to light . |
| lubrication; mucus, for even spreading; and | | | | · Difficulty wearing contact lenses. |
| antibodies and special proteins, for resistance to | | | | · Increased eye irritation from smoke or wind. |
| infection. People with dry eyes often feel | | | | Treatment of Dry Eyes |
| discomfort in a variety of forms. Sometimes | | | | Here is the list of the methods for treating Dry |
| even if the eyes are dry they may feel as | | | | Eyes : |
| though they 'water'; this is due to poorly | | | | · Other medications, including topical steroids, |
| spreading tears. | | | | may also be beneficial in some cases. |
| When your eyes become irritated by dust or are | | | | · Anti-inflammatory medications, such as |
| bothered by wind, smoke or fumes, extra tears | | | | steroids, antimetabolites and cyclosporine A, as |
| form to help wash away the foreign material. In | | | | well as tetracyclines and hormones, are used to |
| response, the eye is flooded with tears to try to | | | | treat more severe forms of dry eye surgical |
| compensate for the underlying dryness. However, | | | | techniques used to preserve tears include punctal |
| these tears are mostly water and do not have | | | | cautery, punctal plugs, and tarsorrhaphy |
| the lubricating qualities or the rich composition of | | | | · Excessive air movement dries out your eyes |
| normal tears. The eye depends on the flow of | | | | avoid having excessive air movement by |
| tears to provide constant moisture and lubrication | | | | decreasing the speed of ceiling fans and/or |
| to maintain vision and comfort. Dry eye | | | | oscillating fans. |
| syndrome is a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication | | | | · If you notice your eyes are dry mainly while |
| and moisture in the eye. | | | | you are reading or watching TV, taking frequent |
| Causes of Dry Eyes | | | | breaks to allow your eyes to rest and become |
| The common Causes of Dry Eyes : | | | | moist and comfortable again is helpful. |