dry eye
Dry Eye Treatments
Dry eye is the inability of the eye's surface to be adequately moistened with tears. Prolonged screen time, environmental factors, aging, and hormonal changes are the main causes. Options ranging from artificial tears to punctal plugs, LipiFlow, and IPL treatments are planned on a personalized basis.
Prof. Dr. Efekan Coşkunseven
Ophthalmology · Istanbul
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Dry eye is a common condition in which the eye's surface cannot be adequately moistened, causing burning, stinging, redness, and blurred vision. Treatment is planned individually with options such as artificial tears, punctal plugs, LipiFlow, IPL, and omega-3 supplementation.
What Is Dry Eye?
Dry eye is the inability of the eye’s surface to be adequately moistened with tears. Prolonged screen time, environmental factors, and aging are among the main causes.
Causes of Dry Eye
- Environmental factors (wind, air conditioning)
- Prolonged screen time
- Aging and hormonal changes
- Contact lens use
- Certain medications and diseases
Symptoms
Burning and stinging sensation in the eye, redness, eye fatigue, blurred vision, a foreign-body sensation in the eye, and light sensitivity may be experienced.
Treatment Options
- Artificial tear drops: Moisturize the surface of the eye.
- Punctal plugs: Allow tears to remain on the eye’s surface longer.
- LipiFlow: Relieves the meibomian glands through thermal massage treatment.
- IPL treatment: Reduces inflammation with intense pulsed light.
- Omega-3 supplements: Provide nutritional support.
Prevention Tips
- Frequent blinking
- Humidifying the environment
- A diet rich in omega-3
- Regular eye examinations
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the symptoms of dry eye?
Burning and stinging sensation in the eye, redness, eye fatigue, blurred vision, a foreign-body sensation in the eye, and light sensitivity may be experienced.
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What causes dry eye?
Environmental factors (wind, air conditioning), prolonged screen time, aging and hormonal changes, contact lens use, and certain medications and diseases can cause dry eye.
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Keratoconus Treatment
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