LASIK Dry Eyes

Dry eye condition is one of the most universally frequent problems taken care by eye surgeons. More than thousand of people suffer from LASIK Dry Eyes every year. It is typically caused by a problem with the feature of the tear layer that lubricates the eyes.

Our tears are encompassed in three different layers. First the mucus layer which coats the cornea. Second is the eye's clear outer window, and lastly the forming of a foundation so the tear can remain in the eye. The middle aqueous layer gives moisture and provides oxygen with other important nutrients to the cornea. This layer is mostly made of water alongside with little portion of salt, proteins and other amalgams. The exterior lipid layer is an oily coat that seals the tear on the eye and assists us to prevent evaporation.

Dry eye syndrome is caused due to many factors. The most common cause for dry eye in is aging. As we start growing older day by day, our bodies generate less oil than teenage individuals. This is more prominent in women, who have a propensity to have drier skin then men. Women commonly experience troubles with dry eyes as they enter menopause due to hormonal changes. The oil deficiency is one of the major causes to develop such type of diseases. There are many other aspects such as hot, or windy weather, high altitudes, air-conditioning and cigarette smoke also cause dry eyes. Some people find their eyes getting irritation while reading or working on a computer. The master and all-time solution for this syndrome is taking breaks periodically during the work to rest and blinking eyes regularly. Even people who wear contact lens may also undergo from dry eye problem as contacts absorb the tear layer, causing proteins to form on the surface of the lens. Moreover some medicines, thyroid situations, vitamin A deficiency, and diseases such as Parkinson's etc can also cause dry eye.

The second leading factor for dry eyes is LASIK Eye Surgery. Dry eyes are not primarily due to LASIK surgery but the patient who had undergone LASIK surgery may show up it more prominently than before. The Reason is some of the minute nerves are cut down in the flap created for the surgery. These nerves send signals to the lacrimal gland for the production of tears. It may lead to low production of tear for some time.

Symptoms of Dry Eye disease are very clear such as irritation in eyes, burning sensation in eyes, Eyes appearing reddish, having blurred vision that improves with blinking, extreme tearing, getting discomfort while reading, watching TV, or working on a computer.

After undergoing certain test for dry eyes, doctor would be able to determine the underlying cause by measuring the production, evaporation rate and quality of the tear layer. Doctors may prescribe some drops or medication for producing artificial tear which gives relief too many people on a regular basis. Even drinking eight to ten glasses of water each day maintains the body hydration and flushes impurities. Making a conscious attempt to blink eyes frequently particularly when you are reading a book or watching television.

Treating an eye problem is essential not only to get relieved from your irritation but also to keep your eyes fit.