Also known as dry eye;is a clinical condition where aqueous tear production is insufficient to maintain normal tear film.
Symptoms:
The symptoms of dry eye are,
- Irritation
- Photophobia
- Burning
- Foreign body sensation
- Presence of stringy mucous discharge
- Transient blurring of vision
- Pain worse with blinking due to development of corneal epithelial filaments
Dry eyes are caused by lack of adequate tears.Your eyes are a complex mixture of water,fatty oil and mucus.This mixture helps to maintain surface of eyes smooth and clear,preventing it from any infection.
Complications:
- Eye infections
- Damage to surface of your eyes
- Decrease quality of life
Treatment:
- Artificial tears are the mainstay of treatment for mild to moderate keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Reduction of tear drainage by occlusion of puncti
- Mucolytic agents
