Dry Eye Syndrome

What is Dry Eye Syndrome?

Have you ever experienced burning or pain in your eye after working at your laptop for a longer duration?
Have you experienced the feeling of having sand or something ‘gritty’ in your eyes?
These could be signs of a condition called Dry Eye Syndrome.
Dry Eye Syndrome is a condition that occurs where tears aren’t able to provide sufficient lubrication for the eyes. Any change in the quality or quantity of tears can affect the level of moisture in the eye.

What causes Dry Eye Syndrome?

Prolonged exposure to air conditioned Environment
Prolonged staring/usage of computer/mobile phones (Computer Vision Syndrome).
The natural aging process, especially menopause problems and hence women are more affected by dry eyes.
Certain medical conditions including diabetes, thyroid disorders and Vitamin A deficiency
Side effects of certain drugs like antihistamines

Treatment for Dry Eye Disease

Treatment for Dry Eyes depends mainly on the underlying cause of the condition.

It could include:

Lubricant drops
Anti-inflammatory medication
IRPL (Intense Regulated Pulsed Light) Therapy
Lacrimal plugs

Dry Eye suite at Dr. Agarwals

Dry eye suite at Dr.Agarwals offers comprehensive facility to diagnose and treat dry eye conditions. Dry Eye Suite that comprises diagnostic and treatment systems designed to stimulate, restore and maintain normal secretion of tears in the eyes. The Suite can be used to evaluate the quantity and quality of tears and tear flow; to identify the changes in the outer surface of the eye due to insufficient tears, and to understand the structure of the eyelids, cornea, and blinking dynamics of the patients.

Since it is non-invasive, IRPL using Dry Eye Suite does not result in any side effects.