How is dry eye treated? This can alleviate

The eyes are the secretory organs of the tear glands, and there are also many eye diseases. Dry eyes are one of them. There are many factors that cause dry eyes, such as long-term lack of sleep, wearing contact lenses, frequent use of computers, etc. Its symptoms are often manifested as reduced tear secretion, resulting in dry eyes, stinging, and affecting vision. Here are some ways to treat dry eyes.

1. Understand the symptoms

First of all, we need to figure out what type of dry eye it is, and then carry out targeted treatment. If the patient has dry eye caused by aqueous fluid deficiency, it is necessary to eliminate the cause, avoid facing the computer for a long time, and adjust the indoor humidity.

2. Artificial tears replacement method

Patients with dry eyes can use artificial tears as a substitute and choose artificial tear eye drops, but it is best not to use more than six times a day, otherwise the symptoms will become more and more serious.

3. Hot compress

You can dip a towel in hot water and then apply it to your eyes. Each time you apply it for about ten minutes, and it is best to apply it once in the morning. Hot compress can help to discharge retained secretions.

4. Meibomian gland massage

Massage along the direction of meibomian gland secretion to push out the secretions that cannot be discharged. This needs to be done once a week and one month is a course of treatment. This method must be performed by seeking professional medical personnel.

5. Don’t wear contact lenses

Patients with dry eyes should not wear contact lenses, as contact lenses will reduce the body's tear secretion and make the symptoms of dry eyes more and more serious. It is recommended to choose frame glasses.

6. Prolong the residence time of tears on the ocular surface

It can be equipped with wet chamber lenses, silicone eye masks, therapeutic corneal contact lenses, etc.

7. Eliminate the triggering factors

You should avoid using the computer for a long time and reduce exposure to dry eye factors such as air conditioning and smoky environments; people with meibomian gland dysfunction should pay attention to cleaning the eyelids and applying antibiotics.

8. Others

Avoid taking drugs that can reduce tear secretion, such as antihypertensive drugs, antidepressants, atropine analogs, etc.; for types involving immune factors, immunosuppressants or short-term local use of hormones; surgical treatment, etc.

Note:

Patients with dry eyes should pay attention to eye rest. If you use the computer for 6 to 8 hours continuously, you should take a break every 1 to 2 hours and take your eyes away from the computer for 10 to 15 minutes. If you are particularly busy at work, you can use the time when you answer the phone or go to the bathroom to close your eyes to relieve eye fatigue.