Question 1

are punctal plugs recommended for someone who has dry eyes and eye allergies year round ?

Accepted Answer

: Yes,they  will certainly help your dry eyes. Good Luck

Question 2

can severe dry eyes and eye strain cause fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!: Dry eyes can cause fatigue, but more importantly, dry eyes may be a manifestation of rheumatologic diseases such as arthritis, lupus and others.

Question 3

i have dry eyes and eye allergies year round. i would like to know what causes my allergies.do i have to go an allergist or the eye doctor? what is the process?
thanks?

Accepted Answer

Lab testing: There is a CAP allergy panel test available by lab testing of your blood sample. Consider seeing your PCP first, and discuss possible triggers, with your PCP. This will help to guide the testing. If you have pets, dust, mold and pollen exposure, this should be reported. IN the meantime, rinse eyes gently with saline solution and avoid these common triggers as well as smoke exposure.

Question 4

i smoked out. small window opening for a few years and could turn my head at time and i think more smoke got in my eyes all this time. 
i now i have dry eyes 
im afraid its permanent 
please help?

Accepted Answer

Quit smoking : Please quit smoking. Use artificial tear several times a day. Dryness will get better. If not, see ophthalmologist.

Question 5

how do you treat really dry eyes?

Accepted Answer

A number of: Options are available.  There are artificial tears, punctal plugs, dietary supplements and restasis.  See an ophthalmologist who can tailor a plan for your eyes.

Question 6

gotten any good result on dry eyes?

Accepted Answer

Dry eyes: No contraindication. Talk to opthalmologist to choose best remedy.

Question 7

does dry eyes cause pain in the eyes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Adequate tears are necessary to lubricate the top layer of the cornea, the clear dome over the fron of your eye and the conjunctiva, the "skin" over your eye ball.  When they are insufficient, small defects can occur in the top layer, exposung nerves underneath- and this causes discomfort, sandy or gritty feeling and pain.

Question 8

what is the best way to treat dry eyes?

Accepted Answer

Dry eye: Artificial tears during the day, ointment at night, warm compresses, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements.  If no improvement, other treatment may be needed.

Question 9

how can i cure blurryness for dry eyes?

Accepted Answer

Lubricate: The blurriness likely comes from disturbance of the ocular surface caused by inflammation from the dryness. If the surface of the eye is irregular so will be the image seen through it! aim should be to identify and treat the cause, lubricate the eye with preservative free artificial tears and gel drops and possibly use restasis, a unique product designed to improve the health of the cornea.

Question 10

what are the best contacts brands for dry eyes?

Accepted Answer

Contacts for dry eye: I like acuvue oasys or proclear contacts for dry eye patients.  Daily lenses can also be beneficial.

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I have dry eyes and eye allergies year round. i would like to know what causes my allergies.do i have to go an allergist or the eye doctor? what is the process? thanks?

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I smoked out. small window opening for a few years and could turn my head at time and i think more smoke got in my eyes all this time. i now i have dry eyes im afraid its permanent please help?

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How do you treat really dry eyes?

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Gotten any good result on dry eyes?

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Does dry eyes cause pain in the eyes?

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What is the best way to treat dry eyes?

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How can i cure blurryness for dry eyes?

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What are the best contacts brands for dry eyes?

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