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Dry eyes problem
I'm 15 and I have dry eyes... My doctor has recommended me some drops which I'll buy soon... Are dry eyes common? Do they cause any serious issues?? If I reduce my screen time to 2 hours and put rose water..will they help too? Do teenagers get dry eyes???
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Dry eye is very common now a days
Its Not a very serious issue.
Rducing the screen time will help but putting rose water is Not advised.
Put eyes drops prescribed by your doctor Or you can put systane ultra eye drop 3 times a Day
Next Steps
drink plenty of water
blink frequently
reduce screen time
follow 20.20.20 rule that is after every 20 min of work on laptop take a 20 sec break And focus on any object that is 20 feet away.
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Vadodara
Avoid rubbing
Maintain hygiene
Blink more
Drink water adequately
Cold compression
Cold water lavage
Follow rule of 20-
Means after 20 min of work ,take rest for 20 sec and look at 20feet distance
Reduce brightness of the screen
Away from AC Airflow
Use lubricant drop- refresh liquigel
Wear glasses outside
Take nuts for essential fatty acids (Omega 3)
Avoid second hand smoke
May need physical consultation for thorough slit lamp examination
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Dr. Azher Lodhi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Dry eyes are common.can occur in teenager
Mild dry is not serious.. reduce screen time..rose water can cause infection avoid it ..
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bhopal
Dry Eyes are very common.
It's the most common eye problem.
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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Dr. Swarna T P
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes dry eye is common.
Reduce screen time as much as possible.
Mild dry eye is not a serious issue, pls don't put rose water.
Use the drops as doctor has prescribed.
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
Dry eyes and common.
If untreated can create problems in long run.
Reducing screen time will definitely help.
Please don't put rose water.
Teenagers can get dry eyes.
Next Steps
Consult with an ophthalmologist online or in clinic for proper management
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes dry eye is common.
Mild Dry eye doesn't cause any serious issue.
Please don't use rose water in eye.
Yes teenagers can get dry eye.
Please consult online to get all your concerns addressed.
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