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What is Dry Eye?

Dry eyes are the condition where moisture cannot be provided in the eyes. It causes burning, stinging, redness and blurred vision. Looking at a computer screen for a long time, being exposed to wind or smoke triggers the disease.

Causes of Dry Eyes

Dry eyes is the inability to provide moisture to the eyes. It can occur for various reasons.

Low Humidity and Air Conditioning Use

It can cause the eyes to dry out. This can accelerate the evaporation of tears, leading to dry eyes.

Don't Stare at the Screen for Long Periods of Time

Reduces the number of blinks. Blinking less often causes the surface of the eye not to be moistened enough and causes dryness.

Hormonal Changes

It can reduce tear production, especially during menopause. This causes the eyes to dry out and increases dry eye symptoms.

Contact Lens Use

It can disrupt the natural moisture barrier of the eyes and cause dryness. When you use lenses for a long time, the moisture content of the eye surface decreases.

Some Medicines

It can reduce tear production. This causes the eyes to dry out and increases dry eye complaints.

Autoimmune Diseases

It can affect the tear glands, causing chronic dry eyes.

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Dry Eye Treatment Procedures

Dry eyes occur when the eyes cannot produce tears properly. It causes uncomfortable symptoms. Treatment is carried out with various methods depending on the cause and severity of the tear deficiency.

Artificial Tear Drops

Artificial tear drops are used to moisten the eyes.

Tear Plugs

Plugs are placed in the tear ducts to prevent the tears from evaporating.

Anti-inflammatory Medications

Anti-inflammatory eye drops are used to reduce inflammation.

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements

Omega-3 supplements improve tear production and quality.

Hot Compress and Eye Massage

Warm compresses and massage open clogged tear glands.

Contact Lens Change

Switching to more compatible contact lenses may reduce dryness.

Regulation of Environmental Factors

Humidifying the environment and avoiding drying factors helps prevent it.

Recovery Process and Care

The first step in treating dry eyes is to use moisturizing eye drops or artificial tears. These drops help relieve symptoms by moisturizing the surface of the eye. Medications recommended by your doctor or methods such as closing the tear ducts may also be added to the treatment.

Eye protection is very important during the healing process. It is necessary to reduce the time spent in front of the screen, to rest the eyes regularly and to increase the humidity level of the environment. Factors that dry the eyes such as wind and cigarette smoke should be avoided. Regular use of drops recommended to protect your eye health will help speed up the healing process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Burning, stinging, redness and blurred vision are present.

Aging, screen use, low humidity, certain medications and diseases.

Yes, it can be treated with artificial tears, lifestyle changes, and certain medications.

Taking regular breaks from screen use, being in a humid environment, and using artificial tears may help.

Eye irritation, risk of infection and corneal damage may occur.

Dry eye frequently asked questions

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    Dr. Kübra Şerefoğlu Çabuk