Dry Eye Overview
Dry Eye
Dry eye is a common condition affecting one in four people in the UK
Cause
People with dry eye either don’t make enough normal (lubricating) tears or the ones that they make are of poor quality,
Tear Fluid
The normal tear fluid is made up of three layers – an oily layer, a watery layer, and a sticky layer – and these normal tears are what prevent our eyes from feeling dry.
Effect
Dry eye can be very uncomfortable. Severe cases do have a risk of causing long-term damage, but fortunately these are rare
Dry Eye
Dry eye disease is a chronic condition that results from insufficient production of normal tears or the tears evaporate quickly because of a problem with the tear that covers the eye surface, including the cornea.
Dry eye is a common condition affecting one in four people in the UK
Dry eye is very common condition that affects millions of people worldwide and is one of the most common reasons why patients visit the Eye Health Clinic. Dry eye is usually associated with dryness, scratchiness, or burning of the eyes.
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Use the slider to see the effect of dry eye.
Drag the slider to the left and right to see the effects of Dry Eye. An eye suffering from a dry eye condition is on the left, with a normal eye on the right.
The redness is an indication of the inflammation associated with dry eye.
This condition results in itchy, sore, and gritty eyes often with a burning sensation
Typical Symptoms
- A sandy or gritty feeling
- Sore eyes
- Uncomfortable and sometimes painful eyes
- An itching or burning sensation
- Short-term blurred vision
- Watery eyes, as if you are crying (having watery eyes can mean you are producing poor-quality tears and actually have dry eyes)
These are some of the factors that can give you dry eyes:
Age and gender
As we age, our eyes produce fewer tears, which is why dry eyes affect around 75% of all people aged over 65. Gender is also a factor, with women more likely to suffer than men. Women may also suffer as a result of hormonal changes associated with pregnancy, lactation, menstruation and menopause.
Using digital devices
When you use a laptop, tablet or phone you don’t tend to blink as much as you do normally. This can cause evaporation of your tears and cause dry eyes.
Wearing contact lenses
Dry eye irritation is a very common side effect of wearing contact lenses. However even a simple step of adding a lubricating eye drop to you contact lens routine can make your eyes feel much better.
Medications
Certain medications that can cause dry eye symptoms. Example of medicines are: Antihistamines, blood pressure medications, and antidepressants.
Diseases
Some diseases are often closely related to dry eyes, including arthritis and diabetes. Sjögren’s Syndrome is a condition with a combination of symptoms that includes arthritis dry eyes and dry mouth.
Eyelid inflammation
Inflammation of the eyelid glands also referred to as meibomian glands and eyelash follicles can disrupt the quality of the tear film and cause tears to evaporate more rapidly. This is often caused by an increased level of bacteria on the eyelids. Simple steps can be taken to treat this with an improved routine for eyelid hygiene and warm compresses.
Treatment
At the Eye Health Clinic your treatment would be tailored to your individual symptoms, and the cause of your condition. If you are suffering with dry eye symptoms the best thing to do is to contact us and get your eyes checked.
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Read MoreIf you suffer from dry eye, you may have sought treatment with limited results. At the eye health clinic we find the source of the problem and treat it correctly.
If your eyes feel sore, gritty, red or tired and you use your mobile, laptop, desktop and other digital devices daily, you need to take action now. Computer Vision Syndrome causes dry eyes, and if left unchecked, can lead to serious eye problems.
Treatments include: IPL, MiBoFlo and BlephEx
At the eye health clinic we can enhance your eyelashes whilst addressing any problems you have with your eyelashes. Eyelid and eyelash problems can be very painful and can even affect your sight if left untreated. The eyelids and eyelashes act as protective barriers for our eyes and help ensure your eyes don’t dry out.
Many people often think dark circles under the eyes are caused by lack of sleep and being tired, while this can be the case, there are also various other reasons why dark circles appear under the eyes.
Puffy eyes and dark circles are very common and can give you a tired and old appearance. This can cause you to feel embarrassed, and affect your confidence and self-esteem. The best solution for puffy eyes and dark circles will depend on the underlying cause.
Treatments are available at the Eye Health Clinic.
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Contact Lens Problems are common in the UK
Did you know that there is an actual proper side to wearing your lenses?
There are many types and sizes of contact lenses and its important to make sure you are using the correct lenses for your eyes.
If your eyes are stinging, burning, itching or painfull remove the lenses immediately and seek advice.
The damage caused by glaucoma can’t be reversed. But treatment and regular checkups can help slow or prevent vision loss, especially if you catch the disease in its early stages.
Glaucoma is treated by lowering your eye pressure (intraocular pressure). Depending on your situation, your options may include prescription eyedrops, oral medications, laser treatment, surgery or a combination of any of these.
Treatments depend on the type of AMD you have.
Dry AMD – there’s no treatment, but vision aids can help reduce the effect on your life.
Wet AMD – you may need regular eye injections and, very occasionally, a light treatment called “photodynamic therapy” to stop your vision getting worse.
At the Eye Health Clinic we srtive to bring to our customers the very latest techniques and technologies in eye care.
One such example is a brand new concept of using a persons own immune system to treat many eye disorders especially dry eye syndrome.
This is a new field of treatment and we are working with technology partners to bring this to the UK
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