Half of all people suffer from dry eye syndrome, which develops gradually, and in order to treat it, it is necessary to know its causes, and only in this way can its development be prevented.
Dr. Dmitry Dementiev, an ophthalmologist, notes that this disease develops gradually and requires timely treatment.
According to him, dry eye syndrome is a violation of the process of moisturizing the surface of the eyeball. And tears, which should moisturize the cornea, quickly evaporate, which leads to its exposure, and hence to the loss of contact properties with the environment.
He adds: Symptoms of this disease: redness of the eyes, profuse lacrimation. The victim usually complains of frequent tears when going outside, especially when it is windy. From increased sensitivity to bright light to discomfort without sunglasses in sunny weather. It also seems to the person that there is a foreign body in the eye, and he tries to remove it. He also complains of a feeling of dryness in the eyes and pain when blinking, as if the eyelids were sticking to the cornea.
According to him, there are several tests for determining dry eye syndrome, the most important of which is called the “Schirmer test”, when a strip (blotting paper) is placed under the lower eyelid for five minutes, and the amount of tears produced by the lacrimal gland is determined from the level of its saturation. in this period.
And he adds: Dry eye syndrome, if left untreated, can develop into a chronic disease that worsens day by day. Therefore, it is important to diagnose this disease in time and immediately begin its treatment in order to avoid keratitis, conjunctivitis, and a decrease in the transparency of the cornea.
One of the causes of the disease is prolonged work at the computer and electronic devices, because when we look at the computer screen, we do not blink, so tears quickly evaporate, and this is a predisposition to the development of dry eye syndrome.
Another reason is age, since with age, the amount of tears produced by the lacrimal glands decreases, which leads to insufficient saturation of the fatty layer. In addition, a lack of concentration of vitamins A and D leads to dry eyes. Dry air also contributes to the development of dry eye syndrome, as it accelerates the evaporation of tears.
According to the doctor, many types of eye drops are sold in pharmacies to treat dry eye syndrome. Everyone over 50 is recommended to use it daily, morning and evening.
The specialist advises taking vitamins A and D, as well as drinking plenty of water, especially in hot weather.
Source: News. EN
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