facts about dry eye
DESCRIPTION
Dry eye is a condition in which a person doesn't have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears are necessary for maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and for providing clear vision.TRANSCRIPT
FACTSABOUT DRYEYEALMOST
40MILLION
PEOPLE EXPERIENCEDRY EYE.
Longterm contact lens use
Smoke exposure
Arthritis
Diabetes
Certain medications
CAUSES
Burning
Itching
Blurred vision
Excess watering
SYMPTOMS
Blink often when using computers.
Increase the humidity of your environment.
Wear sunglasses outdoors often.
Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily.
Consume omega 3s, and vitamins A, D3, and E
PREVENTION
Artificial tears
Plugging tear ducts
Prescriptions to reduce inflammation
Increasing tear production
TREATMENT