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Diagnosis and treatment of dry eyes

Diagnosis and treatment of dry eyes

With the question of Dr. Muhammad Hantira - Honorary Assistant Professor - Department of Ophthalmology - Umm Al-Qura University - Saudi Arabia

Explain that the tests and procedures that can be used to determine the cause of dry eyes include the following:

Perform a comprehensive eye examination. An eye exam that includes a complete history of general health and eye health can help your doctor diagnose the cause of your dry eyes.
Measuring the size of your tears. Your doctor may measure your tear production using the Schirmer test. For this test, blotting paper strips are placed under your lower eyelids. After five minutes, the doctor will measure the portion of the tape that has been inundated with your tears.
Determine the quality of tears. Other tests use special dyes in eye drops to determine the surface condition of the eyes. The doctor explores the staining patterns in the corneas and measures how long it takes for the tears to evaporate.

Treatment of dry eyes
Dr. Hantira explained:

For most people with mild dry eye symptoms, over-the-counter eye drops (artificial tears) are sufficient. If symptoms are persistent and more severe, you have other options. What you do will depend on the cause of your dry eyes. Some treatments focus on reversing or managing the condition or factor that is causing your dry eyes. Other treatments can improve the quality of your tears or prevent your tears from acting quickly away from your eyes.

Treating the main cause of dry eyes
Medicines

In some cases, treating an underlying health problem can help treat the symptoms and signs of dry eyes. For example, if a treatment is causing dry eyes, your doctor may recommend another treatment that does not cause these side effects.

Vision screenings use inadequate testing equipment.

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Comprehensive eye exams

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Diagnosis and treatment of dry eyes

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