While artificial tears or ointments are common dry eye treatments, studies suggest that eating omega-3 fatty acid foods can also alleviate this problem. Omega-3 oils appear to improve the function of the meibomian glands in the eye that produce the oily component of tears. Improving the functioning of these glands can reduce dry eye symptoms. …
Artificial tears are the mainstay of Dry Eye treatment. These are compounds that mimic, as far as possible, the composition of tears. There are numerous artificial tears on the market. Your ophthalmologist will indicate the most appropriate for your case, although sometimes it is necessary to “try” several tears until you find the right one …
There are a series of general measures such as avoiding exposure to the wind (using closed glasses, helmet protector if riding a motorcycle, among others), direct exposure to air conditioning, dry or highly polluted environments (kitchens, smoke-filled premises, pollution, … ), excessively chlorinated swimming pools, tobacco smoke, among others. In addition, you must remember that …
There is not always a recognizable cause of Dry Eye. Its prevalence increases with age, and is more frequent in menopausal women, in relation to hormonal changes. Other risk factors are the use of contact lenses, some eye surgeries, the use of monitors and some drugs such as antidepressants, anxiolytics, antihistamines, diuretics, etc. Sometimes, a …
It is important that you know that Dry Eye does NOT heal, but it DOES BE CONTROLLED. By healing is meant that the process disappears completely…
