Question 1

can calcium cause dry eye?

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No: Most dry eye is caused by aging.  Some is caused by inflammation in the eye.  Calcium is not known to cause dry eyes.

Question 2

what can cause sensation of soft bits in both eyes, not rough/gravel feeling, also blurred vision, not helped by dry eye drops, no high bp or diabetes thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Please get an appt with an ophthalmologist

Question 3

do contacts cause dry eye syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Contacts float on a thin layer of tears coating the front of the eye.  Because of this, contact wearers are very sensitive to dryness of the eyes as the lens will become uncomfortable, if the eye is a little dry.  The contact does not cause the dryness, but is a sensitive early warning.  If you are starting to have some symptoms see your ophthalmologist who can recommend more advanced lenses.

Question 4

why does a dry eye cause intense pain?

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Not typical: Dry eye rarely causes intense pain.  If you have intense eye pain, see an ophthalmologist to find out what's going on.  It is not likely dry eye.

Question 5

can anterior blepharitis cause dry eye?

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Blepharitis: Blepharitis can contribute to dry eye as the eyes stay moist through a combination  of mucous production from goblet cells, a low level of tear production and oil production along the lids form glands such as Meibomian glands.  The inflammation associated with blepharitis can reduce oil production exacerbating dry eye symptoms.  The mainstay of treatment are warm compress and hygiene.

Question 6

can a moderate dry eye condition get better with time or become normal again if the cause is just age and menopause?

Accepted Answer

One helpful: Thing for dry eyes is omega-3 fish oil EPA available in dietary supplement or Vascepa

Question 7

does dry eye cause blepharitis or other way around? i have been dx with both years ago, but i go through times with no problems

Accepted Answer

Neither exactly: blepharitis is basically an overpopulation of bacteria that are normally present at the llid margin.  Usually there is microscopic crusting at the bases of the eye lashes.  The waste products made by the bacteria can enter the tears and cause irritation, and since dry eye patients have less tears, there is less dilution, so the dry eye irritation is aggravated by a lack of "rinsing."

Question 8

can dry eye cause affect your vision?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Dry eyes can cause your vision to be blurry and not correct with glasses or contacts.  Using re-wetting drops can be helpful as well as having plugs inserted, but i would recommend seeing your opthomologist for a check-up as there may also be another cause for your vision changes.

Question 9

can dry eye cause swelling of the cornea?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: Dry eye can cause keratitis, usually inflammation of the epithelial layer on the surface of the eye. That can make the cornea a little thicker, but we normally don't call that swelling. Corneal swelling, called corneal edema, usually occurs from an increase in fluid in the tissue of the cornea.

Question 10

can dry eye cause vision loss? or something else?

Accepted Answer

Dry eye syndrome: eople with dry eyes may experience symptoms of irritated, gritty, scratchy, or burning eyes, a feeling of something in their eyes, excess watering, and blurred vision. Advanced dry eyes may damage the front surface of the eye and impair vision.

Treatments for dry eyes aim to restore or maintain the normal amount of tears in the eye to minimize dryness and related discomfort and to maintain eye health

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