Dry eye syndrome is a disease that causes eye discomfort due to pathological changes in the quantity or quality of tears. Dry eyes and foreign body sensation are the main clinical manifestations of dry eyes. The causes of dry eye are varied, and many of them are due to environmental factors and poor lifestyle habits. Clinically, dry eye is mainly treated by medication and enhanced eye care.
Eye drops with lubricating properties, such as artificial tears, are the main clinical treatment to help improve the symptoms of dry eye. By using these medications, it can help relieve symptoms such as redness, blurred vision, fluctuating vision, and itchy eyes caused by dry eye. Many cases of dry eye are associated with irritation from the outside environment. Staying in an air-conditioned environment for a long time, using a computer frequently, driving at night, etc. can trigger dry eye. It is important to actively improve the living and working environment to avoid irritation of the eyes, which can lead to dry eye. Patients with dry eyes must take better care of their eyes. During the period of illness, it is forbidden for patients to wear eye makeup to avoid aggravating the symptoms of dry eye. Smoking is also a cause of dry eye, so it is best to stop smoking and drinking during the disease. In terms of diet, it is recommended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to replenish vitamins and help relieve the symptoms of dry eyes.
In addition, frequent hot compresses for the eyes are also an effective means to relieve dry eye. The specific situation can be tailored to use different methods of hot compresses, such as: using warm towels, water vapor from hot tea, boiled eggs, etc. Hot compresses can promote local blood circulation in the eye and improve the dryness of the eye surface, thus relieving dry eye.
In conclusion, taking relevant medications in conjunction with lifestyle modification treatments can help relieve as well as control dry eye symptoms and restore normal eye function.
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