Question 1

what could cause dry eyes?

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Dry eyes: Are caused by a deficiency of the tears which your eyes produce.  Typically there is no specific cause found for dry eyes, but symptoms can be caused by other eye conditions, both infectious and inflammatory.  If you are having significant problems, then you should see your ophthalmologist for a complete exam.

Question 2

what do dry eyes feel like?

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Scratchy: Often dry eye patients refer to irritation, scratchyness, and a feeling of sand paper in the eye. Symptoms can include light sensitivity, tearing and foreign body sensation in the eye. Initial treatment usually includes increasing lubrication in the eye.

Question 3

what causes chronic dry eyes?

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Causes of dry eyes: Dry eyes can be caused many reasons.  They can be aggravated by allergies. Tears can diminish as we age or with hormonal changes and contact lens wear. Many medicines can cause dryness such as some high blood pressure meds and diuretics.

Question 4

how can i treat severe dry eyes?

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Multiple treaments: treatment depends on the severity of the dryness.can consist of simple lubricating drops,moving forward to restasis,punctual plugs,and may require a short course of a steroid drop.Also may require special treatment of meibomian glands.Final treatment will be determined by your ophthalmologist ,after certain diagnostic tests.

Question 5

how do you treat really dry eyes?

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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

how do i treat dry eyes from age?

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Artificial tears: Restatsis, punctal plugs, omega 3 supplements.

Question 7

gotten any good result on dry eyes?

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

Question 8

dry eyes, blinks alot.. is this bad?

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Could be: Depending on your age and health, you could have a significant problem.  Dry eyes could be from simple causes but there are major health issues associated with dry eyes.  Simple wetting agents (saline eye drops) can help.  Increasing moisture in the room (humidifiers) can help.   Wearing protective equipment when out doors can help.  If you are concerned, see an eye care professional.

Question 9

what can be done fo severe dry eyes?

Accepted Answer

Artificial tears.: Artificial tears, warm compresses, suppliments (omega - 3's), punctal plugs, medicated drops (restasis, steroids, nsaids) ect.

Question 10

can one have blurring from dry eyes?

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Dry eyes: Sure, due to change in acuity and perception.

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