Dry eye is a common condition where your eyes simply don’t make enough tears to keep your eyes well lubricated. This leads to symptoms such as eyes that feel scratchy or burn, red eyes, sensitivity to light and blurred vision. Eye doctors, such as the eye doctor London, The Harley Street Eye Centre at 22A know that you’re at greater risk for dry eye if you’re over 50, female, aren’t getting enough omega 3 fatty acids or vitamin A in your diet and wear contact lenses. People with autoimmune diseases such as lupus are also at greater risk for dry eye.
Treating Dry Eyes – What You Should Know
Fortunately, treating dry eyes is relatively straightforward in most cases. After giving you a thorough eye exam and testing your tears, the ophthalmologist has several options. If your dry eye problem comes and goes, you can buy artificial tears over the counter. If your dry eye is caused by an underlying health condition, the health condition can be treated. The doctor may also provide prescription eyedrops, ointments or a cholinergic, a medication that stimulates your tears. In some cases, a doctor may prescribe tiny eye inserts that dissolve over time and lubricate your eyes or punctal plugs that close up your tear ducts. The doctors at Eyes at 22 can tell you more about treating dry eyes – what you should know.
Get in Touch With the Eye Doctor London
If you are suffering from dry eye or another condition that affects your eyes, reach out to the experienced eye doctors at The Harley Street Eye Centre. You can contact them online.
