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Dry eye problem
I have used couple of drops.But my dry eyes felt only more dry after that.Is this dry eye condition cannot be cured at ll.
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Dry eye management required continuous medication. There is no one time cure for it. The treatment has to be fine tuned from time to time. Have a realistic approach and make a holistic plan including environmental management. You may read articles related to this in the Practo Feed.
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Some lifestyle modification may help- like While using digital devices, every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at a distant object 20 feet away.
Maintain right posture while using computer.
Keep yourself hydrated.
Blink more often.
Sit away from ac and fan.
To consult sos/local ophthalmologist if symptoms persist or worsen.
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Hi
Since you're an IT professional, the dry eye you're experiencing can be occupational, that is due to more screen time.
However there are several other pathological causes of dry eye , that need to be diagnosed and treated on a case to case basis.
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It is better to visit an ophthalmologist to have your condition evaluated in detail.
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Several eye drops contain preservatives which can aggrevate dry eye. It is better to avoid over the counter medications and get treatment prescribed by a qualified doctor.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl use Refresh tears eye drops, 2drops 4 times a day. There are various methods of controlling Dry eyes.Do not worry. Pl Blink frequently. Hydrate yourself. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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