Using Advanced Treatment for Dry Eye Syndrome

Researchers continue to find new ways to treat dry eye syndrome. Including therapies, eye drops are some of the new treatments used. Dry eye syndrome is basically a condition in which eyes don’t produce tears, or if they produce tears, then it is not in an adequate amount that helps moisturise the eye skin. Treatment that regulates eye tear production:

• Adding tears to the eyes
• Help to stop evaporating tears and prevent them from draining quickly
• Reduction in inflammation
• Increasing tear production

If this condition is untreated, it may lead to more serious health issues.

Latest treatment that helps to prevent eye syndrome:

• Eyedrops, Oral Medications and topicals 

It is the first-line treatment used to help the eye from any irritation. Doctors also first prescribe eye drops, but if the eye drops don’t work, they may be prescribed more potent treatment. There are medications approved by the FDA that help to treat dry eyes.   

• Perfluorhexyloctane (Miebo)              
• Loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension
• Lifitegrast (Xiidra)
• Cyclosporine (Restasis, Cequa)
• Varenicline (Tyrvaya)        

For the development of new eye drop medications there are several clinical trials ongoing. In some cases, the healthcare expert may prescribe the autologous eye serum, which is typically made from your blood. It helps in promoting health, regeneration and production of tears.

• Devices and procedures 

The newest device to treat dry eye is IPL (Intense Pulsed Light). It is a therapy device that was approved by the FDA. IPL can deliver a light range of pulses to the skin around the areas of the eyes. It may reduce the puffiness and swelling and improve the tear film stability. There are two other devices called Lipiflow and iLux that help to treat dry eye syndrome with the use of thermal pulsation therapy. There are lots of benefits of Lipiflow as research says.

According to the National Eye Institute, there are some other procedures that help to prevent the eyes  from quickly draining:

• Eye Inserts: The doctor inserts the eye, which is called Lacrisert, in the lower eyelids. The size of Lacrisert is about rice grain, and it helps to provide lubrication and slowly dissolve.
• Punctal Occlusion: In this procedure, the doctor installs a plug into the tear drain of the lower eyelids. The plug used may be temporary and dissolve on its own; on the other hand sometimes doctors use silicon that they must remove.
• Surgery: In this procedure the surgeon can tighten up the lower eyelid so that it helps your eyes to hold tears.
• Dietary supplements 

It is said that taking some dietary supplements may benefit from reducing the effects of dry eye syndrome or may help to fully relieve dryness because the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant elements help to manage this condition. The most researched supplement that helps to deal with dry eyes is Omega-3 fatty acids. These are available as supplements but also found in foods like nuts, fish and seeds. 

Some vitamins like A, B, E, and D also help to reduce the symptoms. The supplements taken for the long term can give you a lot of side effects, but taking it naturally from the food can give you benefits. Before taking any supplements, you can consult the doctor about potential vitamin deficiencies, as they provide you with the best treatment plan that will suit your health and protect you from various issues. 

• Changes In Lifestyle

To make changes in the habits may prevent symptoms of dry eye:

• Avoid the eyes from rubbing
• Use a warm compress and thoroughly apply it on and near the eyelid areas a few times every day
• Make it a point to blink more often
• Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water and stay hydrated
• Reduce the consumption of alcohol
• Avoid smoking. 
• Reduce the use of phone or screen time as much as possible
• If you wear contact lenses, clean them properly and wear good quality
• Please don’t make your eyes feel irritated; give them rest when needed
• Wear sunglasses to protect your dry eyes from sun and other environmental factors
• Aim to get good sleep every night
• When possible, use the humidifier

There are various advanced treatments that can be used to treat dry eye syndrome. Every treatment is different according to the case as people’s dryness may vary from each other. You can take proper guidance from healthcare professionals. In some cases, specialists may recommend surgery to treat the dry eye syndrome. 

There are various prescription options, including eye drops, topicals, and medications that help to prevent dryness and changes in habits can also help to remove the dryness naturally on their own. But if you are also suffering from this situation and want valuable guidance, then Mitra Eye Hospital and Lasik Laser Centre have expert doctors who have immense knowledge in this field. With the use of advanced technology they help you to prevent Dry Eye Syndrome.