Relief for Dry Eye Symptoms
September 9, 2009
Dry eye is a common condition affecting Americans in all regions of the country. Sufferers often comlain of dry, tired eyes or of a foreign body sensation in the eye. Other symptoms include blurriness, scratchiness, burning, stinging and sensitivity to light. Dry eye is caused from an inadequate wetting and lubrication of the eye. Blinking is the body’s way of spreading moisture over the surface of the eye. This natural tear film refreshes and protects the eye throughout the day. The average person blinks nearly 8,000 times a day, but that number decreases dramatically – by nearly half during extended periods of time spent on concentrated near work such as reading, watching television or working on the computer. If the tear film deteriorates and the surface of the eye is not constantly refreshed, tiny wounds, or “micro-traumas,” will develop on the cornea causing the painful symptoms of dry eye. Other factors such as aging, hormonal changes, certain types of medications, including antihistamines and antidepressants, smoke, pollution, wind, and environments with low humidity such as offices and airplanes also can damage the tear film and exacerbate symptoms of the condition. Our office specializes in Dry Eye evaluations and treatment. We can provide a comprehensive evaluation to determine the most likely causes of your Dry Eye condition. There are specific treatments for the causes of Dry Eyes, such as over the counter, prescription, or other non-surgical options. Please call the office at (954) 432-7711 for your evaluation.
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Sometimes in the morning my eyes feel dry. I usually wait a little while after awakening before putting my contact lenses in. First I wash my eyes and put hot compressors over them for a short time. The Accuvue Moist Disposable contact lenses are excellent. I rarely need to add drops during the day.
I use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. Sometimes one eye is dryer in the morning. Is that because air blows on the eye while asleep or are there other factors?
As the head of a web site services company, Progressive Web Site and Information Services, Inc. in Boca Raton, FL, I spend a lot of time in front of the computer. The size, resolution and refresh rate of a monitor can affect the way your eyes feel. At times my eyes have felt tired and became dryer. Dr. Davis suggested special eyeglasses for use at the computer. They help a lot on my laptop screen. I used to use them on my desktop machine before I added a larger monitor and now sit further away. Ask Dr. Davis about Prio or other special lenses for use at your computer.
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