Dry Eye

What is Dry Eye?

Dry Eye is a group of symptoms which results in a change in the quantity and quality of tears which continuously lubricate the eye.

What are the usual symptoms ?

The usual symptoms are :-

• Burning eyes
• Feeling of foreign body in the eye
• Itchiness
• Sticky mucus in the eye
• Irritation

What causes Dry Eye?

Many factors lead to Dry Eye Syndrome

• Excessive evaporation of tears
• Some medications can cause dry eye
• Hormonal changes
• Some types of Contact Lenses

What is the treatment of Dry Eye?

Artificial tears are the mainstay of treatment, They are similar to our natural tears and lubricate the eyes.