How is dry eye treated?

LONG-TERM FEELING OF DRY EYES, SLUGGISHNESS, TIREDNESS, AND EVEN HEADACHE AND BLURRED VISION ARE ALL SYMPTOMS OF DRY EYES. FOR URBANITES, DRY EYE IS A VERY COMMON EYE DISEASE CAUSED BY MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION (MGD). SOME PATIENTS WILL IGNORE IT, BUT IF NOT TREATED EARLY, DRY EYE SYNDROME MAY CAUSE CORNEAL DAMAGE AND CORNEAL ULCERS, RESULTING IN VISION LOSS AND EVEN BLINDNESS.

Dry eye - meibomian gland dysfunction examination

Through the meibomian gland dysfunction examination, doctors can understand the patient's current dry eye condition and provide professional treatment advice.

Inspections include:

  • Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire
  • Tear osmolality measurement (salt content of tears).
  • MMP-9 protein level index (inflammatory marker).
  • Tear evaporation test (how quickly tears evaporate)
  • Infrared meibomian gland imaging (shows the status of the meibomian gland within the eyelid).
Meibomian gland dysfunction test
Meibomian gland dysfunction test
Meibomian gland dysfunction test

Dry eye treatment is comprehensive

The doctor will tailor a personalized treatment plan for each patient's dry eye condition, depending on the severity of the patient's condition. Dry eye is generally treated with instruments/drugs, the following are common dry eye treatments:

Instrumental treatment plan 1: Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment
It is proven to be effective in improving meibomian gland blockage, has anti-inflammatory function, and the treatment time is fast, and the process is comfortable and painless.

INTENSE PULSED LIGHT (IPL), ALSO KNOWN AS COLOR LIGHT, HAS LONG BEEN WIDELY USED IN THE TREATMENT OF SKIN-RELATED DISEASES. WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, INTENSE PULSED LIGHT (IPL) HAS ALSO BEEN PROVEN TO BE EFFECTIVE IN THE RAPID TREATMENT OF DRY EYE, USING THE ENERGY EMITTED BY PULSED LIGHT TO ENHANCE EYELID BLOOD CIRCULATION, IMPROVE ABNORMAL BLOOD VESSELS, AND REGULATE OIL SECRETION IN A TARGETED MANNER TO ACHIEVE THE BEST RESULTS.

Number of treatments: At least 3 to 4 times, 2-4 weeks apart, depending on the situation

*Especially recommended for patients with blepharitis

INTENSE PULSED LIGHT (IPL) TREATMENT FOR DRY EYE

Instrumental treatment plan 2: LipiFlow heat pulsation
Vectored Thermal Pulsation (VTP) treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a device for the examination and treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction

The process is to insert a special treatment probe and heat massage into the eyelid to melt the oil that has blocked the meibomian gland for a long time, which can promote the secretion of oil, so as to relieve the meibomian gland blockage and relieve the symptoms of dry eyes. The therapeutic effect can last from 9 months to 3 years.

LipiFlow treatment for dry eye

Instrumental Treatment Plan 3: BlephEx Eyelid Hygiene

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids, which usually occurs when bacteria overgrow, so we need to eliminate bacterial buildup. BlephEx helps with deep cleansing, eyelid and eyelash roots, bacteria, biofilm, Demodex mites, dandruff, flaky and necrotic cells. Safe and effective eyelid hygiene.

Dry eye BlephEx eyelid hygiene

Drug therapy:

  • Prescription anti-inflammatory eye drops.
  • Artificial tears (refill oil)
  • Antibiotics: reduce bacteria on the surface of the eye and improve the quality of meibomian gland oil.
Dry eye medication

Other treatments:

  • Meibomian gland squeezes the oil
    Pressure is applied to the patient's eyelids, which in turn squeezes out the contents of the meibomian glands.
Dry eye meibomian gland squeeze oil

If you suffer from dry eye, how should you take care of your eyes in daily life?

In addition to receiving early examination and treatment of dry eye meibomian gland dysfunction, patients can also cooperate with daily care, the following are 3 suggestions for everyone:

Warm compress for dry eyes

Warm compresses for eyes
Press warm pressure on eyes at least once a day for 15 minutes. It is recommended to do it before going to bed.

* A towel soaked with hot water is not a suitable compress because it does not sufficiently heat the meibomian glands.

Dry eye environment, humidity and working environment

Pay attention to humidity and environment
Increased ambient humidity and improved working environment can reduce symptoms of eye irritation and dryness.

Omega 3 supplement for dry eye syndrome

Eating habits
Taking omega-3 supplements (Omega-3) has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.

It is important to remember that without a quick solution, it requires continuous treatment. Just like brushing your teeth, treatment can be a simple part of your daily routine.



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