Service: Dry Eye Management

WHAT IS THE PREVALENCE OF DRY EYE?

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Dry eye can affect anyone at any age. Below is a graphic representation of the ages most affected by dry eye.

What are the signs of Dry eyes

  • Stinging or burning
  • Excessive tearing
  • Discharge & Pain
  • Redness & Redness
  • Blurry vision
  • Scratchy sensation
  • Feeling that something is in the eye (foreign body sensation)

What causes dry eyes?

  • Age
  • Gender (women)
  • Windy, smoky, or dry environments
  • Seasonal allergies
  • Prolonged periods of screen time
  • Laser eye surgery
  • Medications (antihistamines, antidepressants, birth control pills, etc.)
  • Autoimmune disorders (Sjogren’s syndrome, diabetes, thyroid disease, etc.)
  • Rosacea
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How do we diagnose dry eye?

  • During your routine eye exam, your doctor may ask you to fill out a questionnaire to assess various common symptoms of dry eye. This questionnaire – in addition to a general eye health screening – is used to evaluate your eyes. Once we determine that you have dry eye, we will use the following diagnostic equipment to help determine the exact cause of your dry eye:
  • Slit lamp
  • This high-power biomicroscope allows doctors to closely view and assess the health of the surface of your eye and the glands that produce oil called the meibomian glands.
  • OCULUS KeratographⓇ
  • This high-tech device helps doctors analyze the different components of your dry eye including the degree of redness in eyes, tear film stability, and oil production.

What happens if you don’t treat Dry Eyes?

  • Eye infections. Your tears protect the surface of your eyes from infection. Without adequate tears, you may have an increased risk of eye infection.
  • Damage to the surface of your eyes. If left untreated, severe dry eyes may lead to eye inflammation, abrasion of the corneal surface, corneal ulcer and vision problems.
  • Decreased quality of life. Dry eyes can make it difficult to perform everyday activities, such as reading.

If it feels like you have dry eyes, give us a call to book an appointment immediately or contact us over Whatsapp. +27 79 841 7993

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