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Dry eye syndrome is a chronic and typically progressive condition. Depending on its cause and severity, it may not be completely curable. But in most cases, dry eyes can be managed successfully, usually resulting in noticeably greater eye comfort, fewer dry eye symptoms, and sometimes sharper vision as well. Because dry eye disease can have a number of causes, a variety of treatment approaches are used. The following is a list of dry eye treatments that are commonly used by eye doctors to reduce the signs and symptoms of dry eyes. Your eye doctor may recommend only one of these dry eye treatments or a combination of treatments, depending on the cause(s) and severity of your condition. Also, some eye doctors will have you complete a questionnaire about your symptoms prior to initiating dry eye treatment. Your answers to this survey are then used as a baseline, and the questionnaire may be administered again after several weeks of treatment to evaluate the effectiveness of the chos...

This information was developed by the National Eye Institute to help patients and their families search for general information about blepharitis. An eye care professional who has examined the patient’s eyes and is familiar with his or her medical history is the best person to answer specific questions. Blepharitis Defined What is blepharitis? Blepharitis is a common condition that causes inflammation of the eyelids. The condition can be difficult to manage because it tends to recur. Frequently Asked Questions About Blepharitis What other conditions are associated with blepharitis? Complications from blepharitis include: Stye: A red tender bump on the eyelid that is caused by an acute infection of the oil glands of the eyelid. Chalazion: This condition can follow the development of a stye. It is a usually painless firm lump caused by inflammation of the oil glands of the eyelid. Chalazion can be painful and red if there is also an infection. Problems with the tear film: A...

What is an eye stye? The medical name for a stye is hordeolum (or hordeola if there are more than one). Styes are a very common type of infection of the eyelid. They usually develop quite quickly, over a few days. Usually only one eye is affected, although you can develop more than one stye at a time, even on the same lid. There are two types of stye: external styes (the common type) and internal styes (which are quite uncommon). How to treat a stye Styes often need no treatment. The 'head' usually bursts within 3-4 days. Hot compresses may help to ease soreness and draw the pus to a head. You should avoid contact lenses and eye make-up until it resolves. Taking antibiotics (ointments or medicines) is not recommended. It is sensible to discard mascara and eyeliners that you used along the edge of your eyelid as the stye was forming. Options to speed up resolution of the stye are: No treatment Often, no treatment is necessary. Once a 'head' has formed on a ...

Whether or not you have dry eye, the fact remains that an eye exam at your optometrist is still very important. It is advisable to have your eyes examined at least once a year. The sight examination performed by your optometrist can detect the potential presence of eye diseases. Optometrists do more than simply measure your visual acuity. As an example, a friend recently complained of a blurred vision. He went to his optometrist to have his eyes examined. The optometrist immediately detected an eye bleed. After measuring the patient’s intraocular pressure, he immediately referred him to the hospital for emergency consultation with an ophthalmologist. This person did not even know she was suffering from glaucoma. A potentially dangerous condition for your vision if left untreated. As already mentioned, the ophthalmologist does not just measure your visual acuity, but does a thorough eye exam to detect the possible presence of diseases that can affect your eyes. Certain system...

Another perspective on the Dry Eye Syndrom with the aim of improving the treatment of MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction), DES (Dry Eye Syndrome) and CDE (Chronical Dry Eye) Eyelids could not slide accross my eye ball without scratching it I will start right at the beginning of my journey: I am a long-term patient myself of MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction) which leads to the DES (Dry Eye Syndrom) and CDE (Chronical Dry Eye) respectively. It all started a couple years ago when I my eyelids could not slide across my eye ball without scratching it. It basically felt like you put on your windscreen wiper on your car when it does not rain – it’s really not a good feeling to have. Inflammation of my eyelid margin Back than it was combined it was inflammation of my eyelid margin which even worsened the situation. At that point, I have not heard of any of the technical terms associated with it like those above or blepharitis, ocular rosacea or things like that. Back then I was just real...

Dry eyes is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren't able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate for many reasons. For example, dry eyes may occur if you don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. If you experience dry eyes, pay attention to the situations that are most likely to cause your symptoms. Then find ways to avoid those situations in order to prevent your dry eyes symptoms. For instance: Avoid air blowing in your eyes. Don't direct hair dryers, car heaters, air conditioners or fans toward your eyes. Add moisture to the air. In winter, a humidifier can add moisture to dry indoor air. Consider wearing wraparound sunglasses or other protective eyewear. Safety shields can be added to the tops and sides of eyeglasses to block wind and dry air. Ask about shields where you buy your eyeglasses. Take eye breaks during long tasks. If you're reading or doing another task that requires visu...

Chronic insomnia or just lack of sleep can cause or aggravate dry eye. Eyes recover during sleep A person who regularly lacks sleep can feel negative effects on his vision. The eyes are an organ of the body like any other part of the human body and need to rest and enjoy a restful sleep. The eyes can not withstand excessive stress and need rest. Depending on the sleeping debt, the visual focus may be altered. Lack of sleep and red eyes Red eyes are often due to irritation of the cornea and the conjunctiva. When you do not sleep enough, ocular fatigue encourages ocular redness. Although eye redness can mean many other things, it is certain that a person who does not sleep well is likely to have red eyes. If your eyes are red due to lack of sleep, take rest and try to give you sleep, but do not use whitening or anti-redness drops that contain a vasoconstrictor. Vasoconstrictions of the blood vessels in the eye In the long term, these products will only exacerbate your eye...

The pink eye symptoms may vary depending on the cause but usually includes redness or swelling of the white of the eye or inside the eyelids. Your eyes could be also more watery than usual. Depending on the causes, you can feel that your eyes or eyelids are itchy, irritated or a burning sensation. You could also feel that you are more sensitive to daylight. If you have pink eye symptoms, you need to see your doctor right away. In several cases, your physician may diagnose pink eye by asking questions concerning your symptoms and newest health history and performing a physical examination of the eyes. An ophthalmologist consultation could be demanded if the symptoms are severe or if the physician suspects a high risk cause, for example, a foreign body in mind, a severe bacteria infection or a sexually transmitted infection. Pink eye symptoms and treatment Pink eye treatment is focused on symptom relief. Your physician may recommend using artificial tears, wiping the eyelids wi...