Dry eyes treat

2020-04-19 14:34:52
Does my dry eyes ever get recovered how much time should i need to put eye drops i am tired of having foggy vision and dryness in eyes please suggest when will everything get ok how much time it will take sir
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Send old prescription. Learn about causes of dry eyes. Rule out any cause if you can. Be hydrated Lubricants are sometimes part of life. Be happy if you are comfortable with eye drops

Answered2020-04-21 07:27:15

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Dryness is usually due to mgd .exposure to directAc air,excessive usage of computer,tvand mobile or nutritional defficiency etc Plput lubricant eye drops eg teardrops 3to 4times daily and ocupol.dx eye oint to be rubbed twice daily on lids And after lockdown is over,consult an ophthalmologist nearby

Answered2020-04-19 15:39:08

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Dry eyes is life style disease except few auto immune conditions like rheumatoid hypothyroid etc or chemical injury to eyes. Majority of patients are having dry eyes due to excessive use of computers or mobile screen. Few tips : 1. Blink your eyes voluntarily frequently 2. No direct blower or AC or fan on eyes so that evaporation of normal tears is less 3. Screen to be approx 30 degrees lower than eye level so lids cover the exposed eye so less evaporation 4. Use lubricating eye drops depending on severity of dryness. There are many types of lubricant drops. You need to get correct one 5. Dietary supplements of omega 3 fatty acid helps sometimes
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Get severity of dryness checked with doctor - schirmer test

Answered2020-04-19 15:24:00

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What is your diagnosis? Means why do you have dry eyes after the lockdown consult your Opthalmologist Till that time please continue your lubricants

Answered2020-04-19 14:46:49

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