Dry Eye Management Tips

Dry Eye Management Tips

 

At blink boutique eyecare + eyewear, our eye doctors can detect, manage, and treat dry eye based on your individual needs. Schedule a visit with us if you are ready to gain freedom and relief from your dry eye symptoms! 

The Tear film is composed of 3 layers: lipid, aqueous, and mucous . When there is an imbalance of 1 or more layers you will begin to experience ocular surface disruptions such as redness, increased stringy mucous, sandy gritty sensation, increased watery eyes or dryness. These symptoms depend on which layer or layers are affected.


  

Factors affecting the tear film:

• LASIK/Eye Surgery

• Screen Time

• Poor Makeup Hygiene

• Contact Lens Wear

• Systemic and Topical Medications

• Dermatologic Conditions

• Systemic Conditions

• Environmental Conditions

• Age

• + Much More
   

Ocular dryness is an increasing concern that is becoming more prevalent in all patients. Understanding the which layer of your tear film is insufficient helps our doctors understand and manage your dry eye symptoms more effectively. We can determine which layer(s) may be causing your discomfort and come up with a customized treatment plan that’s right for you! 

Helpful daily practices  for individuals struggling with dry eye: 

 

• Remember the “20/20/20 Rule”: When using screen devices such as laptops, Ipads, phones, TVs 

  •  take a 20 second break every 20 minutes and look  at something 20 feet away

• Hydrate! Dehydration can cause dry eye symptoms worsen

• Avoid direct fan and wind exposure to the face and eye areas, especially at night

• Avoid using OTC eye drops and “get the red out” drops containing harsh preservatives 

• Use preservative free OTC eye drops as needed based on your eye doctor recommendations

• Always see your eye doctor if there is any ocular discomfort or any symptoms of pain