Dry eye symptoms and its causes
Eye dryness is one of the common eye problems of modern people, especially in the modern lifestyle of using electronic equipment for a long time, staying up late, environmental pollution, etc. The main symptoms of dry eyes are eye fatigue, burning, itching and other discomfort. The appearance of dry eye symptoms is mainly due to insufficient tear secretion or rapid evaporation of tears caused by various reasons, resulting in insufficient eye moisture.
There are many main reasons for eye water deficiency, including lacrimal gland dysfunction or lesions, eyelid tightness during wearing contact lenses, eyelid gland dysfunction and eye infection, which can lead to insufficient tear secretion and dry eyes. In addition, xerophthalmia is also a common cause of xerophthalmia.
Therefore, for the treatment of dry eye symptoms, it is necessary to evaluate and analyze the causes of the symptoms in order to find the most suitable treatment.
Medication for xerophthalmia
Dry eye symptoms can be alleviated by medical treatment. Common treatment methods include the use of artificial tears and short-term drops. Artificial tears are a kind of moisturizer that simulates natural tears, which can effectively replenish water in the eyes and alleviate dry eye symptoms. Short acting drops can be used to replenish water in the eyes when there is insufficient water to alleviate short-term dry eye symptoms.
Artificial tears have anti-inflammatory, lubricating, antibacterial and other functions, can improve the wetness of the eyes, and will not produce irritation and adverse reactions to the eyes. Short acting drops can quickly relieve dry eye symptoms and relieve eye discomfort.
However, it should be noted that drug treatment can only alleviate dry eye symptoms, not cure the disease. Therefore, patients with severe dry eye or chronic dry eye should seek medical help in time to find more effective treatment.
Surgical treatment of xerophthalmia
Patients with severe xerophthalmia, poor drug treatment effect, or those who want to solve the problem for a long time, can choose surgery. The common surgical treatment methods include lacrimal duct implantation, Sjogren syndrome surgery, etc.
Lacrimal gland catheter implantation is a treatment method to increase the retention time of tears and dilute tears by implanting a catheter. This operation can improve the condition of insufficient tear secretion, increase the stability of tears, and thus alleviate dry eye symptoms. Sjogren syndrome surgery is to stimulate the lacrimal gland to re secrete tears to improve dry eye symptoms.
The safety and effectiveness of surgical treatment have been proved, but there are also some surgical risks and discomfort. Therefore, before choosing surgical treatment, it is necessary to fully communicate and evaluate with professional doctors to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the operation.
Life adjustment and health care
In addition to medication and surgical treatment, life adjustment and eye care are also important methods to alleviate dry eye symptoms.
First, keep good eye hygiene habits, including frequent hand washing, regular eye cleaning, and avoiding eye rubbing. Secondly, we should rest our eyes regularly, and avoid staring at electronic devices for a long time or carrying out high-intensity eye activities. In addition, keep a good indoor environment, maintain air humidity, and avoid long-term exposure to dry environment.
Alleviation of xerophthalmia requires comprehensive treatment in many ways, and the most suitable treatment scheme depends on individual conditions. Therefore, for patients with dry eyes, it is very important to seek medical advice in time and carry out a comprehensive examination and evaluation in order to develop the most reasonable treatment plan.
Summary
Wuhan Jia Eye Hospital is a professional eye hospital, which can provide a variety of treatments for dry eyes. According to the specific situation of the patient, the hospital can use drug treatment, surgical treatment, life adjustment and health care to alleviate dry eye symptoms. In the process of treatment, the hospital will fully assess the patient's condition, formulate the most reasonable treatment plan, and provide professional medical services. If you have dry eyes, you may come to the hospital for consultation and professional treatment.
