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Managing your Dry Eyes
Be aware of situations that may aggravate Dry Eye and learn to manage them.
- Take a break from using screens (computers, tablets, phones or TVs)
- Position your computer screen below eye level
- Avoid smoke
- Avoid air blowing into your eyes from wind or air conditioning
- You may want to use eye drops to lubricate and relieve your dry eye symptoms
Some Risk Factors of Dry Eye
Ageing
Hormonal changes during pregnancy or menopause
Some health conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis
Environmental factors:
- Wind
- Smoke
- Dry air blowing from air conditioners or heaters
- Wind
- Smoke
- Dry air blowing from air conditioners or heaters
Activities that result in less blinking, e.g. reading, driving and staring at a computer or TV screen
Contact lens intolerance
Certain prescription medications, e.g. Hormone Replacement Therapy, antihistamines, diuretics, anti-depressants and beta blockers
Mask Associated Dry Eye
Symptoms of Dry Eye
Symptoms can include dryness, grittiness, burning sensation or stinging and if left untreated this may result in ocular surface damage.
Eyes may look slightly red, feel tired and become sensitive to bright light.
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Please speak to your doctor if you have had prolonged signs and symptoms of dry eye to determine any potential underlying causes.
Answer the following questions, rating your eye discomfort and dryness:
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If you score greater than 6, you may benefit from speaking with a healthcare professional about further testing for dry eye conditions.
Adapted from Chalmers, R.L, Begley, C.G, & Caffery, B. 2010. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye