In Dry eye syndrome (DES),
your eyes lose the capacity to produce adequate tears.
They may not be even able to produce enough normal tears that usually form a
protective coating over the eyes. Dry eye syndrome is also medically known as
keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS). Dry eye syndrome can cause exceptional
irritation to your eyes as it may be accompanied by redness of eyes, continual discharge
and blurred vision. Your eyes also tend to get tired or fatigued easily. Mild
and occasional symptoms are often ignored but sometimes they turn to severe and
continuous discomfort to your eyes and need medical attention.
In such conditions, you need to take care of your eyes very well. They may beprone to various bacterial infections. The dryness might cause the surface of your eyes to become inflamed. If not attended, such conditions may cause your cornea to get scarred or partial vision loss, not to mention the extreme discomfort. In some rare cases, prolonged condition of eye surface dryness of dry eye syndrome may lead to complete vision loss or blindness.
Common symptoms of dry eye syndrome
Commonly, dry eye syndrome show signs of burning sensation, painful irritation like that of having dust particles sticking into your eyes and redness in eyes.
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Your eyes might get watery and
continue to shed tears.
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General fatigue with sensation of
heaviness of eyelids is also a syndrome.
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Ejecting mucus and blurred vision
are sometimes symptoms of dry eyes.
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Tiredness in eyes or fatigue
might make it difficult to read, write or work at the computer for extended
hours.
Reasons of keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
There are various different causes of the decrease in tear production in your eyes. Some of the causes of this disease may be identified as follows:
· Age-related factors – One very
common cause is general aging of the body, including the eyes. With age, people
tend to develop various complexities of the body. Development of certain
medical conditions that include Sjogren's syndrome, allergic eye disease,
rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, sarcoidosis, thyroid disorders or continued
vitamin A deficiency might all lead to dry eyes.
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Sometimes other surgeries or
therapies on the body such as hormone replacement therapy and LASIK eye surgery
can also lead to dry eye syndrome.
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When your eyes get exposed to
wind or dry air, even the air coming out of a heater during the winter, might
show symptoms of dry eyes.
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Various kinds of chronic allergies,
thyroid problems, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, immune system disorders and
prescribed medications such as antihistamines, nasal decongestants, birth
control pillsand antidepressants can cause dry eyes in the long term.
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Even long-term wearing of contact
lens might cause dry eyes.
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Working on the computer for stretched
hours where your eyes get exposed to the emitting rays of the computer and
inadequate blinking of eyes might also cause dry eyes.
Effective management of dry eyes
Dry eye is often identified as a chronic condition.
Experts and doctors prescribe that you can get relief from dry eyes through
conscious efforts to manage the condition. If you follow and maintain certain
basic steps and methodologies, dry eyes can be effectively managed and you
would receive some intermittent relief.
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Applying ointments in the eye at night to retain the moisture
in the eyes till morning where the eyes are exposed to sources of air flow from
the fan or heater might be effective to avoid dry eyes in the morning.
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Reduced time of looking at the computer screens or books
and copies, supported by frequent blinking might also offer relief from feeling
dry eyes at the end of the day.
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Maintaining ocular surface hydration of the eyes during
the waking hours of the day makes eyes feel comfortable. One common household means
for hydrating eyes naturally is by drinking plenty of water.
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External applications such as Soha Eye Drops can also help reduce the dry eye symptoms.
Soha Eye Drops are easy to apply and they keep the eyes lubricated. They might
also be helpful in washing away foreign materials from the eye surface.