What Is Dry Eye?
Why Choose Moran Eye Center?
The Moran Eye Center offers accessible, nationally ranked care for our patients. 大发娱乐的临床专家团队在多个地点大发娱乐提供全面的眼科护理,以最好地满足您的需求. 作为全国唯一的眼科学术机构, 大发娱乐在所有年龄段和许多级别的护理中都有良好的信任和服务声誉. 大发娱乐的专家有专业知识和设备来治疗任何眼部疾病, from minor irritation to more advanced eye disease.
莫兰的眼科医生为许多不同的眼病大发娱乐提供正确的诊断. 大发娱乐的专家还将大发娱乐您排除潜在的健康问题,或将您转介到大发娱乐的供应商网络进行持续护理, if needed.
Dry Eye Symptoms
干眼症的主要症状通常是发痒或沙粒的感觉,好像有什么东西在眼睛里. Other symptoms may include the following:
- Stinging or burning of the eye
- 在非常干燥的感觉之后出现的过度流泪
- Stringy discharge from the eye
- Pain and redness of the eye
有时干眼症患者会感到眼皮沉重或模糊, changing, or decreased vision, although loss of vision is uncommon.
How Long Does Dry Eye Last?
干眼症是一种慢性疾病,只能通过药物治疗或消除环境因素(如.g.,减少晒屏时间,增加空气中的水分等.)可能需要每天治疗来大发娱乐缓解你的干眼症状. 一旦出现症状,你应该开始使用非处方人工泪液或其他推荐的家庭疗法.
如果一到两周后,你的干眼症在家庭护理中没有改善,请咨询你的眼科医生.
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Dry Eye Causes
眼睛干涩可能是由于多种或多种因素干扰健康的泪膜而引起的. 眼睛的泪膜由三层组成:脂肪油、水和粘液. 这种组合通常会使你的眼睛表面自然保湿. An imbalance within these layers cause dry eyes.
Specific causes may include:
- cell phone, computer, tablet, or TV screen time;
- low humidity climate;
- hormonal changes including menopause;
- 自身免疫性疾病(如风湿性关节炎或干燥综合征);
- inflammation or allergic eye disease;
- medications including antidepressants, antihistamines, chemotherapy, and nasal decongestants; and
- decreased tear production or increased tear evaporation.
患有干眼症的人应该向他们的医疗保健大发娱乐提供者大发娱乐提供他们目前使用的药物清单,因为其中一些药物可能会增加干眼症的症状. Since dry eye can also be a sign of more serious diseases, 完整的体格检查可能是诊断任何潜在疾病的必要条件.
Dry Eye Treatment
如果你的干眼症在一到两周后没有通过家庭护理解决,大发娱乐的 Ophthalmology Clinic offers more advanced treatment options.
One of our ophthalmologists will:
- examine your eyes;
- check your blinking; and
- may test the amount, quality, and thickness of your tears.
Artificial Tears for Dry Eye
Artificial tears are the principal treatment for dry eye. Many options are available over-the- counter. 在某些情况下,你可能需要处方滴眼液来增加水分.
Punctal Plugs
For severe dry eyes, 大发娱乐可能会建议暂时或永久关闭泪液出口(眼睑内角的小开口,泪液从眼睛流出,称为眼点)。. 放置点状眼塞有助于将更多的眼泪留在眼睛表面, increases moisture, and reduces dry eye symptoms.
This is a brief, in-office procedure. 你的眼科医生会在你的眼睛上涂一种麻醉药膏. 当植入眼塞时,你可能会感到眼睑内角有压力. 一些患者在手术后的几天内可能会感到轻微的瘙痒感. 大发娱乐会在手术后四到六周为你安排一次随访.
Plugs may fall out over time. If you think your punctal plug has fallen out, schedule an appointment with one of our ophthalmologists.
Dry Eye Home Remedies
防止眼睛干涩的最好方法是限制可能导致不舒服症状的环境因素.
- Avoid blowing air from wind or hair dryers.
- 用加湿器增加空气中的水分,特别是在冬天.
- Wear wraparound sunglasses when you’re outside.
- 晚上使用人造泪液或润滑眼膏,防止醒来后眼睛干涩.
- Take eye breaks every 15 to 30 minutes during long tasks.
- 将电脑屏幕放在低于眼睛水平的位置,以避免眼睛疲劳.
- Stop smoking and avoid smoke.
Does Drinking Water Help Dry Eyes?
如果你脱水,喝水可能有助于对抗干眼症状. 然而,过量的饮水并不能缓解大多数干眼症.
What Vitamins Are Good for Dry Eyes?
富含-3脂肪酸的饮食可能有助于缓解干眼症,并保持良好的整体眼睛健康. Omega-3脂肪酸存在于鱼油补充剂、橄榄油、坚果和其他健康来源中.
How to Schedule an Appointment
如果您患有干眼症或有其他眼部护理问题,请大发娱乐 Ophthalmology Clinic at 801-581-2352 to schedule an appointment.
Referrals are welcome, but not necessary. 在安排例行检查之前,请咨询您的保险公司. 许多保险计划会包括你的就诊,如果你有医学眼科问题,但可能不允许常规或非专业护理眼科检查.