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Dryness issue
Hi Dr I am facing dryness issue from long time having power -17D and -10.5 D what are your suggestion and advice to treat dryness issue . watering of eyes when I stare screen for long time , photophobia and light sensitive is also one of the challenges faced by me what are your best advice's for this issue
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Use lubricating drop.
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
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Put eye drop systane ultra 4 times a Day
Use glasses with blue filter lenses
Keep yourself hydrated
Follow 20.20.20 rule that is after every 20 min of work on laptop take 20 sec break And focus on object that is 20 feet away.
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 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. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl use Refresh tears eye drops, 2drops 3times a day.pl take green leafy vegetables and fish. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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