Immediate Attention Is Required When Dealing With Dry Eyes

Like every other organ, the eyes have a natural cleansing agent in the form of tears

. These tears work by washing out any dirt or debris that may have collected within the eye and also keep away dangerous micro organisms from making the eyes their breeding ground. Thanks to these tears, the eyes retain their lustre as well as cleanliness and that is how we are able to see all the wonderful things in this world without any problem.

It is the lachrymal glands that are responsible for secreting the tears. They make the watery content of the tears and some other smaller glands present in the eyelids give it the consistency and thickness. The act of blinking enables a smooth spread of the tears within and across the surfaces of the eyes ensuring anything undesirable is washed away neatly.

However, sometimes these glands do not carry out their function properly and the resulting condition is that of dry eyes. This manifests itself in the form of itching, redness and an irritation that is difficult to understand. You tend to get the feeling as if there is some obstruction within the eye that is refusing to come out and yet when you try washing the eyes, the feeling remains. You may also feel blurry when viewing television or while reading a book. In sharp contrast to the tear glands not functioning at all, there can be a scenario wherein the glands may over perform and that brings along it some other problems.

The condition of dry eyes is very often the result or negative fallout of some other disease. Rosacea, Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren's syndrome are diseases that can cause this condition. When you suspect something is wrong, you need to immediately schedule an appointment with the ophthalmologist who would be able to closely examine your eyes for any damage. They might also make use of a dye called fluorescein to enable them to examine the eyes in better detail before coming to a conclusion about what might be the cause. Ophthalmologists also make use of filter paper to understand the capacity of your eyes to secrete tears.

It is important to note here that any kind of self medication by purchasing over the counter lubricating drops without the advice of the ophthalmologist could be dangerous to your eyes. You must follow instructions strictly and not try any remedies on your own.

The condition of dry eyes can also arise due to improper nutrition, bad habits and the non availability of the right nutrients that the eyes require for their smooth functioning. In this regard, you will do well to increase your consumption of Omega 3-fatty acids and reduce caffeine as well as cigarette intake.

Ensuring that you always wear good sunglasses while going out into the sun and not staring at the computer for protracted periods of time without rest are other things that you can do to ensure that your eyes remain in fine fettle.

by: Lawrence White

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