Dry eyes and photophobia may be caused by dry eye, keratitis, visual fatigue and other reasons. Treatment should be targeted according to the different causes.
1. Dry eye: usually caused by a combination of factors, patients will have dry eyes, stinging, foreign body sensation, photophobia and other symptoms. Artificial tears can be used to replenish water for the eyes, lubricate and protect the cornea and conjunctival tissues, and commonly used drugs include sodium vitrate eye drops and polyethylene glycol eye drops.
2. Keratitis: keratitis caused by pathogenic microbial infections can also lead to dry eyes, photophobia, bacterial infections caused by topical application of anti-bacterial drugs such as levofloxacin hydrochloride eye drops for treatment, viral infections caused by the application of antiviral drugs such as acyclovir eye drops, etc. for treatment.
3. Visual fatigue: mostly caused by excessive use of eyes such as watching electronic products for a long time, need to pay attention to rest, reasonable use of eyes, some patients will improve. Patients with obvious symptoms can also use sodium vitrate eye drops and other artificial tears for relief.
Patients with dry eyes and fear of light, which cannot be relieved by rest, should go to the ophthalmology department of the hospital for examination to confirm the diagnosis and treatment under the guidance of the doctor. Drugs should be used in accordance with medical advice, do not self-medication.