Should I Worry About My Dry Eyes?

Answer 1

If left untreated a dry eye condition could damage the tissues of the cornea which could result in a change in vision.

Mild forms of dry eye can be treated by using artificial tear drop solutions to help compensate for the reduction in the volume of naturally produced tears. For more severe cases of dry eye the following treatments might be considered.

• Use of prescription drops in an effort to reduce inflammation of the eye.
• Block tear ducts using specialized punctal plugs which serve to reduce or block the natural drainage of excessive tears from the eye; surgery can also be performed in order to achieve the same effect.
• Increase the natural production of tears by using over the counter prescriptions for drops or supplements.

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Answer 2

A TV commercial for a well known prescription brand of eye drop promises relief for chronic dry eyes. The person who plays the doctor speaks in a monotone and rarely blinks. Fans of Douglas Adams may believe that the woman is from the same planet Ford Prefect is from, but being grounded in reality means that we must accept the possibility that the actress is human. There is a high possibility that the actress was a Japanese Robotics project, but this has not yet been proven.

However, dry eyes, whether or not they are chronic affect everyone from time to time. Even if we do not need to wet the eyes, Allergies and some drugs can make our eyes bloodshot. Using an over-the-counter optical solution can get rid of the redness for a short time.

Not everyone who experiences dry eyes symptoms needs temporary relief. The commercial would not exist if it were not a problem. A patient who experiences symptoms on a permanent basis could suffer damage to his tear ducts, which could damage the eye if the condition is left untreated.

Chronic dry eyes could result from a genetic condition that is not related to something else, or it could be that the tear ducts, which also control supplying water to a person’s pupils and irises, have become blocked. The usual culprit for the latter is a fungal or viral infection. A Doctor Who notes the cause will prescribe the necessary medication and may supply eye drops to bring relief. If an over-the-counter medication works well enough for a patient, he may skip the prescription eye drop option entirely.

Sufferers of regular dry eye do not need to worry much. The condition is easily treated. Chronic conditions could be a sign of a more serious problem. The best option to find out the proper course of treatment is to make an appointment to see an optometrist. As a side benefit, he will also check your vision during the appointment.