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Eye Dryness

 

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What Is Eye Dryness?

Eye dryness usually occurs when your tears are inadequate to provide sufficient moisture to your eyes. People often describe dry eyes as an uncomfortable feeling in the eyes. Tears may be insufficient or unstable for various reasons.

  • What Causes Eye Dryness?
  • You may be more prone to dry eyes if:
  • You are 50 years old or older. As you age, your body’s ability to produce tears diminishes.
  • You are a woman. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause (when menstrual cycles stop) can affect your body’s ability to produce tears.
  • Other causes of dry eyes include:

Medications: Dry eyes can be a side effect of certain medications used to treat conditions such as colds, allergies, depression, and high blood pressure.

  1. Health problems: Specific health issues—such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, and autoimmune diseases like lupus—can cause dry eyes.
  2. Laser eye surgery: Some types of laser surgery can cause dryness. Ask your ophthalmologist how long this side effect typically lasts, and inform them if you have any questions or concerns.

Windy or dry environments: Spending time in such environments can cause your tears to evaporate more quickly, leading to dry eyes.

Staring at screens for extended periods: You may blink less when looking at computer or tablet screens, which can lead to dry eyes.

  • How to Manage Dry and Itchy Eyes? Tips to Help Reduce Dryness.
  • Blink frequently or close your eyes for a few seconds while working, reading, or doing other long tasks that strain your eyes.
  • Wear sunglasses even when it doesn’t seem necessary, as they block UV rays and protect your eyes from wind and other dry air.
  • Use moisturizing eye drops as needed.
  • Use a humidifier to add moisture to the dry air in your home.
  • Avoid blowing air directly into your eyes.
  • Avoid environments that are unusually dry, such as deserts, airplanes, and high-altitude.
  • Avoidsmoking.. 
  • If you experience persistentdryness or additional symptoms,consult your doctor fordiagnosis and treatment options.
  • When Should YouSee a Doctor?.
  • Consult your doctor if youexperience dry eyes along withany of the following symptoms:

Severe irritation or pain

Severe headache:

  • Nausea

Eye discharge containing blood or pus

Blurred vision

  1. Eye redness
  2. Sensitivity to light
  3. Double vision
  4. Frequently Asked Questions

I have dry eyes; does this mean I have a disease?

  • No, most causes of dry eyes are not serious and often result from environmental or lifestyle factors, such as spending long periods in front of TV and electronic screens without blinking.
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  • استخدام مرطبات الجو المنزلية يساعد في الوقاية من جفاف العين. 
  • أخذ فترات راحة عند استخدام شاشة الكمبيوتر.
  • ارتداء النظارات الشمسية عند الخروج.
  • استبدال العدسات اللاصقة بالنظارات الطبية.
  • الحصول على قسط كافٍ من النوم لإراحة العين.

ما هي مضاعفات الإصابة بجفاف العين؟  

قد يؤدي جفاف العين الشديد غير المعالج إلى إتلاف قرنية العين.

متى يجب عليك مراجعة الطبيب؟

  • إذا كان لديك علامات أو أعراض تدل على استمرارية الإصابة بالجفاف، بالرغم من أخذك للعلاجات المنزلية للجفاف. 
  • إذا كان الجفاف مصحوب بتغيرات في شكل الجفون.
  • إذا كنت تعاني من ألم واحمرار شديد في عينك.  

 

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هل يؤثر المناخ على جفاف العين؟ 

نعم، التغيرات المناخية تعتبر سبباً للإصابة بالجفاف مثل الرياح والهواء الجاف والغبار. 

 

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