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Dry eyes - New age treatments
I'm suffering from a severe case of dry eyes and computer vision syndrome since past 4-5 years. I've visited 3-4 opthalmologists in different cities but none have been able to offer any concrete solution other than the generic advice available on the internet. I use Zeiss blue light blocking glasses, eyedrops and lutein zeaxthanin supplements but lately the symptoms like red/scratchy/watery eyes and headaches are becoming frequent.
I've read about some new treatments like Lipiflow, punctal plugs, IPL. Are these options safe and effective? What about cyclosporine? Any places in Delhi NCR you'd suggest for these treatments? (Please don't offer general advice like looking away from screens every 20 mins, massaging and doing eye exercises)
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
Yes, you can go for any of the options available. Treatment depends on the type of dry eyes you are having and the underlying cause.
Cyclosporine is a very good medicine for treatment of dry eyes. But then you have to consult an ophthalmologist in clinic before starting it.
Autologous serum eye drops are also being tried (in AIIMS)
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Any of the above can be tried by consulting ophthalmologist.
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Sangli
Get cornea opinion.
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes you can consider any of those options.
You can consult cornea specialist in Aiims hospital.
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