Let the Dry Eye Guru – help you find relief and bring comfort back to your eyes!
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Tired of teary or watery eyes?
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Dealing with burning, itchiness, or that gritty, sandy feeling around your eyelids?
👉 You might be experiencing dry eye syndrome
DR. KIM RAHARJA, OD
What Is Dry Eye
Syndrome? (DES)
Dry Eye Syndrome happens when tear production and drainage are out of balance. This can lead to itching, burning, redness, excessive tearing, and even eye pain. Left untreated, it can worsen over time and increase the risk of serious issues like corneal ulcers.
Do any of these symptoms sound familiar?
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Gritty, itchy, or stinging eyes
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Excessive tearing or discharge
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Eyes that feel tired or dry
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Sensitivity to light
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Needing eye drops regularly
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Discomfort worsens throughout the day
What Causes Dry Eyes?
While over 80% of dry eye cases are due to blocked oil glands in the eyelids — a condition called meibomian gland dysfunction or evaporative dry eye — other factors can also cause this syndrome. These include:
1. Gender
the majority of dry eye sufferers are women. This tends to be caused by hormonal changes, whether through the use of contraceptives, pregnancy or menopause.
2. Age
there’s a higher prevalence of DES in those over 50 years of age
3. Environment
dry wind, dry air and dry climates can evaporate the tears. Home and car heaters, air conditioners, fans and hair dryers also cause tears to evaporate.
4. Medication
these include antidepressants, decongestants and blood pressure medications.
5. Auto-immune
disorders
Sjogren’s disease and arthritis, among others.
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Do You Have More Questions
About Dry Eyes? | FAQ
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Is there a cure for dry eye syndrome?Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure for dry eye syndrome. However, there are a number of effective ways to prevent or treat symptoms. Make an appointment today with our trusted optometrists in Atlanta for evaluation and personalized treatment options.
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What is the main cause of dry eye syndrome?Dry eye syndrome commonly occurs because your eyes are not producing enough tears, or the tears being produced don’t contain the proper components to keep the eyes hydrated. An eye doctor can perform tests to determine what is causing your dry eyes, and how to treat the symptoms.
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How do I prevent dry eye symptoms?Many factors including allergies, hormones and the weather can cause dry eye symptoms such as dry, red, itchy and gritty-feeling eyes. Tips to prevent these symptoms include: Eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, which help produce oils in your tears that slow evaporation. Following the ”20-20-20 rule” when working on computers or screens. This means looking away from the screen every 20 minutes, for 20 seconds, at something at least 20 feet away, to give your eyes a break from the strain of working on digital screens. Position air vents, fans and heaters so that they don’t blow directly into your eyes, drying them out.
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Can dry eye syndrome cause blindness?Yes. In extreme circumstances, dry eyes can result in scratches on the eye that leaves scars on the cornea. This scarring can make it difficult for the eye to focus incoming light, obscuring vision. This may eventually result in permanent vision damage or blindness if not treated properly.
Don't let dry eye syndrome worsen—take action now by booking an appointment with Atlanta Eye Associates