DRY EYE SYNDROME

An eye condition that presents itself as itching, burning, and irritation of the eyes, is often called "dry eye syndrome". It is one of the most common problems treated by eye care professionals. It is usually caused by the breakdown (or deficiency) in the tears that lubricate the eyes. Dry Eye Syndrome is also called keratitis sicca.

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For those patients with mild to moderate dry eyes, the first course of treatment may be to use artificial tears as prescribed by the doctor. Depending on the nature of your tear film deficiency, the doctor may have you use a specific type of artificial tear that has different characteristics in terms of salt content and viscosity. In addition, your doctor may counsel you on environmental factors that need to be modified. Sometimes, if the oily layer of the tear film is deficient, you may be advised to increase your consumption of oily fish or even take flax seed oil as a dietary supplement.

BLEPHARITIS

Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness, swelling and dried crusts.
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MEIBOMIANITIS

Meibomianitis is an Inflammation of the meibomian glands; rosacea is a common cause. Symptoms include red or pink eyelid margins, a red or
pink eye, dryness, burning, blurred vision
and a swollen eye.

CONJUNCTIVITIS (PINK EYE)

Conjunctivitis is swelling (inflammation) or infection of the membrane lining the eyelids (conjunctiva).

Symptoms:

• Blurred vision
• Crusts that form on the eyelid overnight
• Eye pain
• Gritty feeling in the eyes
• Increased tearing
• Itching of the eye
• Redness in the eyes
• Sensitivity to light

CHALAZION (STYE)

A Chalazion or Stye, is a small sebaceous cyst of the eyelid resulting when a Meibomian gland is blocked.

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TO LEARN ABOUT DRY EYE SYNDROME,
BLEPHARITIS AND STYES

LACRIMAL/PUNCTAL PLUGS

Temporary or permanent silicone plugs can be inserted in the lacrimal (tear) drainage ducts in your eyelids to keep tears on your eye from draining away as quickly.

Called lacrimal plugs or punctal plugs, they can be inserted painlessly while you're in the eye doctor's office and normally are not felt once inserted.

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