Dry eyes
Dry eye disease is a growing public health problem and one of the most common conditions seen by eye practitioners. It is an extremely common and often unrecognised disease affecting millions of people. It is a multifactorial disease of the tears and ocular surface that results in symptoms of discomfort, visual disturbance and tear film instability with potential damage to ocular surface.
Tests and Diagnosis for Dry Eyes
Last Updated:
August 10,2017
A doctor, typically an opthalmologist needs to do a complete examination of the eye. He/she will ask you for other health conditions, your history of eye health, your habits and practices.
They may even need to measure the volume and quality of tears using
- Schirmir test.
- Fluorescein dye test
- Lissamine green test
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Information about Dry Eyes provided by Dr. Ankita Daftary, Opthalmologist, Mumbai
What is dry eye disease:
It is an extremely common and often unrecognised disease affecting...
Tear substitutes form the mainstay of treatment. They are aqueous solutions containing polymers that determine their viscosity, retention time and adhesion to ocular surface. They...
Dry Eyes can progressive through various stages - from mild to severe. Each stage can have different complications
On examination in mild form of dry eyes, the tear film may...
Treatment modalities:
The treatment of dry eyes can be divided into:
Medical therapy: Is the mainstay of treatment for mild to moderate type of dry eyes. Tear substitutes...
Therapy of dry eyes require a multipronged approach.
Mild cases of dry eyes- Patient will benefit from preventive measures like behavioural and environmental modifications....
What are the symptoms and signs of dry eyes:
Dry, scratch, gritty and sandy feeling in the eye.
Foreign body sensation.
Ocular irritation, itching and burning.
Pain,...
What leads to dry eyes:
Prolonged use of contact lenses leads to dry eyes. Soft contact lenses actively deplete the rear layer to maintain their hydration level.
One of...
