Dry eye symptoms mostly arise when the eye fails to produce enough tears and may include:
- Sensation of sand in the eyes;
- Red eyes;
- Heavy eyelids;
- Increased sensitivity to light;
- Blurry vision;
- Itching and burning eyes.
These symptoms arise due to dry eye causes that include eye problems, spending too much time in front of the television, use of allergy remedies, for example.
The individual with dry eye symptoms should consult an ophthalmologist to identify the cause and initiate appropriate treatment.
Dry eye treatment
Dry eye treatment can be done at home using moisturizing eyedrops such as Moura Brazil, or ophthalmic ointments such as Genteal Gel, which replace the natural tears of the eye.
To increase the effects of treatment, patients should rest their eyes, avoid heavily polluted environments, and blink more often to increase lubrication.
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