MANAGEMENT OF EYE DISEASES & OTHER OCULAR CONDITIONS /
Dry Eyes Specialist Malaysia
Dry eye is a common condition whereby a person does not have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye.
Causes of Dry Eye
Dry eye occurs due to insufficient production of aqueous tears, or when the tears produced evaporate too quickly. Dry eyes are more commonly experienced by:
- Contact lens wearers
- Those working in air-conditioned environments
- Those who have heavy computer usage
Signs and symptoms:
- Pain and redness of the eye
- Stinging or burning sensation of the eye
- A sandy or gritty feeling
- Temporary blurred vision
- Discomfort during contact lens wear
- Excessive tearing
Main Causes:
- Insufficient tears
- Dry, dusty & windy conditions
- Excessive use of computers and handphones
- Aging
- Underlying systemic diseases
- Certain medications (antihistamines, birth control pills etc)
Dry eyes are usually caused by Meibomian Glands Dysfunction (MGD) and Blepharitis.
Dry Eye Treatments
Treatment includes change of working habits, use of artificial tears (eye drops) and the use of punctum plugs, E-Eye/ IRPL and Blephex.
Steps towards relief of Dry Eyes
Proper diagnosis is the 1st Step
Tear Lab is a device used to measure the severity of your dry eyes. It's the only test that measures tear osmolarity and provide objective assessment of your tear quality.
MAKE AN ENQUIRY OR APPOINTMENT
Talk to us today
Whether you need a simple eye exam, or a complex eye surgery, rest assured that our highly skilled team of ophthalmologists and optometrists will be here to attend to your needs. Call us today, we are here to help!
CONTACT US NOW