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What are the treatment options for dry eye syndrome?
I have dry eye syndrome. What are the treatment options for dry eye syndrome?
2 Answers
That happens to be an excellent question. Many millions of people suffer from dry eye disease. The tear film is made up of a mucus layer, water, layer, and oil layer, and some other things as well. If the normal amount of tears are not made, or there is increased watering or increased evaporation, this would give symptoms of irritation and dryness. There are several ways of treating this and you should discuss this with your eye care provider. We tend to know what works for many people and indeed what does not work.
The treatment options for dry eyes include eye drops, eye ointments, punctal plugs, nasal sprays that increase tear production, using warm compresses, and light therapy with eyelid massage. Depending upon the severity of your dry eye problem, an eye doctor should be consulted in order to determine what your best treatment should be. Good luck and best wishes.