The basis of dry eye treatment is to replace natural tears with artificial tears. Using them, the eyes regain their softness, lubrication, and moisture.

Some people's eyes do not produce enough tears to keep them moist, soft, and comfortable. These people often experience stinging, burning, itching, and dryness in their eyes, as well as excessive eye irritation from smoking. Dry eyes can make it difficult or impossible to wear contact lenses. Artificial tear drops increase the consistency and thickness of the tear film, which increases its survival on the eye and helps keep the surface of the eye moist.

The tear film consists of three parts:
1_ Fat layer: This layer prevents tears from flowing and evaporating by covering the aqueous layer.
2_ Aqueous layer: Which is responsible for nourishing and protecting the cornea of ​​the eye.
3_ Mucous layer: Which causes tears to spread over the surface of the eye.

When there is not enough water or oil, the water evaporates and the eyes become dry. In most cases, dry eyes are caused by insufficient secretion of the oil layer. This does not cause visible symptoms such as redness of the eyes or puffiness of the eyelids, but the patient feels uncomfortable.

Avoid traveling to dry and desert areas. The air at high altitudes, in desert areas, and on airplanes can be very dry.

Avoid smoking and smoke: If you don't smoke, stay away from people who smoke. Smoke can make dry eye symptoms worse.

Sunglasses prevent your eyes from drying out by blocking UV 400 rays.

Do not stare at the monitor screen for long periods of time: Staring at the monitor screen causes your blink rate to decrease, which can cause dry eyes. While working on a computer, it is necessary to take your eyes off the screen regularly and rest (i.e., do not stare at the monitor for a while).

Don't neglect omega-3 consumption:
Consuming omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplements can improve the symptoms of dry eye syndrome, as these compounds are able to reduce inflammation.
Omega-3 fatty acids increase the quality of tears secreted.
Omega-3 can control the amount of tears produced and increase gland secretions.

Using artificial tear drops and eye gels can help reduce the problem of dry eyes. However, we recommend that you use these products with the advice and prescription of an ophthalmologist.

If the problem is not resolved by using artificial tears, see an ophthalmologist for a thorough examination to determine the exact solution to your problem.