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Dry eye: What are the common symptoms and causes of its occurrence?


Eyes that are red, intense itching, blurred vision are the most common symptoms of dry eye which unfortunately affects many people, creating discomfort and disturbance in their daily life. After all, dry eye syndrome is one of the most frequent reasons for visiting the ophthalmologist. dry eye is a condition in which our eyes stop producing tears, and therefore are not adequately lubricated. There is also a chance that the tears produced do not have good enough lubricating properties.

The usual symptoms are:
  • Itching
  • Burning
  • Blurred vision
  • redness of eyes
  • Feeling that there is a foreign body in the eye
  • Sensitivity of eyes from smoke and wind
There are various causes for the appearance of dry eye, but the main ones are as follows:
  • Aging
  • Eye allergies
  • Blepharitis
  • Diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, which affect the normal production of tears
  • Menopause
  • Certain medications, such as antihistamines, diuretics, birth control pills, etc   
  • Environmental factors, such as low humidity, and dry air

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Treatment of dry eye symptoms includes topical use of drops and ointments, such as preservative-free artificial tears. It is important to know that not all eye drops on the market have the same composition, some of these eye drops are watery and provide immediate relief while others are thicker and take longer to work.

At Bausch & Lomb, Hylo, Vita-Pos and Alcon you can find a wide variety of eye gels, drops and ointments for immediate relief of symptoms