DRY EYE
- ROSS EYE INSTITUTE -
What Is Dry Eye?
Either the eyes don’t produce enough tears, or the tears are of poor quality.
What Causes Dry Eye?
Dry eye can be caused by medical problems such as lupus, scleroderma and Sjogren’s syndrome.
What Are The Symptoms Of Dry Eye?
When tears do not adequately lubricate the eye due to dry eyes, a person may experience pain, light sensitivity, a gritty sensation, a feeling of a foreign body or sand in the eye, itching, redness, or blurring of vision.
How Is Dry Eye Treated?
Though dry eyes cannot be cured, there are a number of steps that can be taken to treat them. You should discuss treatment options of dry eyes with an ophthalmologist. Treatments for dry eyes may include artificial tear drops and ointments, temporary punctal occlusion, permanent punctal occlusion, restasis, other medications, including topical steroids, or sometimes surgery may be necessary.
