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I am having dry eyes for the last 3-4 years.
Rasisab (Male, 49)
Background Information
Q: How long has the condition/symptoms been going on?
A: 3-4 years
A: 3-4 years
Q: What is the severity of the issue?
A: No pain
A: No pain
Q: Past or current treatments (medicine or actions)?
A: once used eye lubricant
A: once used eye lubricant
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Chronic dry eye is an ophthalmological condition characterized by decreased tear production, which causes the eyes to feel dry.
This condition occurs when the tear glands around the eye do not produce enough fluid. Tears lubricate the eye, and they as well flush the eye to remove contaminants such as dust. When tear creation decreases, the eye does not get enough lubrication, and people tend to feel very uncomfortable. If chronic dry eye is allowed to continue, the eye can become torn or otherwise damaged.
Treatments for keratoconjunctivitis sicca, as it is properly known, usually revolve around getting more moisture into the eye. Over the counter and recommendation products can directly lubricate the eye or increase tear production. Sometimes, changes in diet, like integrating more omega-3 fatty acids, or drinking more water, compensate for chronic dry eye and increase comfort. It is also probable to plug the ducts which drain tears from the eye, which will help the eyes retain moisture.
It is significant to seek treatment for chronic dry eye, ideally as soon as possible to ensure that it can be promptly and effectively addressed. There is no reason to suffer with irritated eyes when treatment is comparatively simple and often very affordable, and it is always a good idea to prevent long term damage to the eyes, particularly for people who are young. Treating chronic dry eye could also improve performance at work or in school, and contribute to quality of life by making the patient more comfortable; sometimes people don't realize how debilitating dry eye could be until they get treatment and find a lot of routine tasks much easier
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Hope this link to "3 New Dry Eye Treatments" helps:
http://lasikblog.typepad.com/the_lasik_blog/2009/06/3-new-dry-eye-updates.html
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