NEWS & EVENTS

Dry Eyes

Posted on December 23, 2016 In Advice,Eye Care

Dry eyes are very Common, especially in women after menopause. There is reduced production due to chronic inflammation of tear glands or instability of tear film. Here’s some treatment approaches:

• Use bottled artificial tears up to 4 times a day
• Use preservative free artificial tears if required more frequently
• Use eye gels to sleep at night
• Keep good lid hygiene

  Seek Medical Attention if not sufficient as:

• It may caused by something more serious
• Other medicines to reduce inflammation and restore production and stability eg steroid drops
• Eye Punctal Plugs