Do you know how dry eyelids can affect you? To explain that you would first need to know that the cornea is the transparent part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber (the part “behind” the eye). Recurrent corneal erosion (REC) or just “corneal erosion” is an eye condition where the cornea’s outermost layer of cells do not attach to the basement membrane because they have been scratched or cut, often because of dry eyes. This results in the corneal nerves being exposed and as with any nerve exposure – it is painful! [click to continue…]
People needing chronic dry eye treatment experience acute redness in the eyes. In severe cases a person would have bloodshot eyes on a daily basis. No one wants to have red eyes… it is said that the eyes are the window to the soul – and they are one of the most expressive parts of the body. Many people silently bear the pain caused by dry eyes. But the redness of the eyes becomes a great cause of embarrassment for men and women alike. Naturally many people take the help of products which can reduce the redness. But more often they are not aware of the dangers and side effects of using these products. These over the counter medications are generally not safe and do not have any curative powers. Moreover these products are never effective in the long term. [click to continue…]
An antibiotic called Doxycycline is often used for providing severe dry eye relief to reduce redness and inflammation. The same antibiotic is also commonly used to treat bacterial infections. It is generally taken orally (it comes in a capsule and tablet form) although for those seeking severe dry eye relief, it can be taken topically in the form of eye drops. [click to continue…]
Dry eye syndrome can really be a painful ordeal. It’s difficult for most people to understand why and how the eyes could be so red and irritated – their eyes are producing tears like they’re meant to do so they have no concept of how they can be painful. Dry eyes can disrupt the normal course of life. It can take away your quality of life and your freedom to live like a normal person. You might have to stay away from normal activities like walking on a windy day, being in an air conditioned shopping centre, going to the cinema, watching TV or working on a computer.
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Restasis is a product used for dry eye treatment. It is available in individual vials to prevent contamination. This helps to avoid further redness and inflammation of the dry eye condition. The Restasis leaflet recommends using the vials once and throwing out the rest of the product. But some eye health professionals instruct patients to use the vials more than once, provided it is within a short time frame (i.e. at night, the next morning). [click to continue…]
The Schirmer’s test is a method of testing the amount of tear produced in people who need chronic dry eye relief. The severity of the dry eye syndrome is determined by this test.
This test is done by inserting filter paper into the eye for several minutes which helps it to absorb the tear produced by the eye. The results of the test are seen by how far the moisture travels on the filter paper. [click to continue…]
Although there are certain demographics more susceptible to dry eye syndrome, there is no fixed time for the onset of this ailment. Some people might start experiencing the symptoms at a very early age while others get it in their 60’s or 70’s, or from LASIK surgery (surgery to correct eye sight). [click to continue…]
