Description:

A multifactorial ocular surface disease, dry eye is defined by a loss of tear film homeostasis and accompanying visual symptoms. The etiology of dry eye includes occular surface inflammation and injury, tear film instability and hyperosmolarity, and disorders related to the nervous system.

Cause:

Tear production decreases due to age, certain medications (antihistamines, decongestants, antidepressants, high blood pressure drugs), rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, vitamin A deficiency, damage to the tear glands, laser eye surgery, increased tear evaporation from smoke or wind, and less frequent blinking, Skin diseases on or around the eyelids, such as rosacea or eczema, meibomian gland dysfunction, environmental factors like chemical fumes, hormone changes, autoimmune disease, and corneal nerve desensitivity can cause dry eyes.

Symptoms:

Symptoms include burning, itching, or stinging feeling in your eyes mucus that is stringy in or around your eyes Light Sensitivity Redness in the eyes a feeling as though something is in your eyes. Using contact lenses becomes difficult. Having trouble driving at night blurry vision or eye strain trouble reading feeling that your eyelids are heavy or that you have trouble opening them twitching of the eyelids excessive blinking, and tired eyes being unable to cry in a serious DED

Ayurvadic Treatment:

Aschothanam Netra tharpanam Putapakam

Naturopathy Treatment:

Enema Mud therapy Eye Packs Magnetotherapy Chromotherpy Diet therapy Clinical yoga