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Dry eyes
discomfort is hard to avoid because the sufferer finds it hard to
resist rubbing any itchiness present of which can result in the
eyes becoming infected. If you notice your dry eyes are extremely
irritating, gritty, red or burning then consult your doctor.
When a person blinks it spreads a three-layered film of water oil
and mucus over the eyes. But as you get older and reach the age of
40 the tear glands begin to slow down and you have less of this
soothing eye fluid according to medical experts who have studied
the condition. Medical research goes onto say that because of
hormonal shifts that dry up secretions, women at or past menopause
experience more severe tear turn off than men or younger
females.
 This condition does not only
affect a certain age group so no one is exempt from contracting dry
eyes. Anyone can develop a case of dry eyes if they are taking
secretion-drying antihistamine/decongestant medications,
antidepressants, diuretics or beta blockers. The eyes and the
surrounding skin is very sensitive so therefore always ask your
doctor for advice on any over the counter medication you tend on
using to treat your eyes.
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Were you aware
that sitting in a dry aircraft cabin, windy weather, air
conditioning and home heating can dry up eye moisture? Other
factors that can be the cause behind the eyes' waterworks to dry up
are if you are over fatigued or suffer from diabetes or lack in
vitamin A deficiency. Your doctor will have all the answers to your
questions on dry eyes and safe treatments. Consider talking to an
herbalist who may have a natural remedy to help ease the discomfort
you maybe experiencing.
Without sufficient lubrication to coat the eyes they become dry and
tender. Contact lens wearers will no doubt feel the discomfort from
this even more so if the moisture dries up. In severe cases,
suffering from dry eyes can lead to vision-robbing bacterial, viral
or fungal infections. For relief try covering the dry eyes with a
warm flannel. If the eyes dry up only now and then try placing a
warm compress onto the eyelids for five to ten minutes two or three
times a day, a warm compress is sometimes all it takes to stimulate
tear flow. Talk to your physician before hand about this.
Remember to blink because a fixed stare i.e. at a computer screen
or television can influence the condition. As a result of staring
eye moisture evaporates, take frequent blink breaks because it
replenishes the tear film.
For those who suffer from a chronic dry eye problem,
over-the-counter artificial tears sold in your local pharmacy can
help soothe tender gritty eyes. These products contain saline and a
film-forming substance such as polyvinyl alcohol or synthetic
cellulose. Once again ask the pharmacist for advice Thinner brands
need to be inserted more often and are less likely to blur or
hamper vision or leave a residue on eyelashes. Remember this is a
sensitive organ of the body so do be extra careful especially when
inserting eye drops. To insert eye drops safely, gently pull down
the lower lid and squeeze a drop into the corner of the eye near
the nose. Hold your eyes closed for sixty seconds. Try not to blink
as it will only ooze out the drops
If you're using drops more than four times daily, then use brands
that say preservative-free Preservatives such as thimerosal can
build up to toxic concentrations and may damage the surface of the
eye. If your eyes do not respond to lubricants after using them for
a week, then you must not rush out for another bottle of medication
in hope that the second lot of treatment will cure the problem, see
your doctor.
Other options to take control over dry eyes is to have your tear
drains plugged, your doctor can insert a tiny collagen plug in your
tear drainage canal, The plug remains in place for about six months
and helps conserve the tears you do produce and keeps artificial
tears in your eyes longer. Or another option is for your doctor to
permanently seal the tear duct with surgery. Before listening to
friends and family as to what they think your problem maybe and to
what they may suggest as being the best option to help remedy your
dry eyes, think first. Even though their intentions are meant well
it is not the safest advice to take. Call your GP and ask about any
eye disease concerns you may
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