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If you have gritty, sore eyes, you may be one of the millions of people suffering from dry eye.
If you have gritty, sore eyes, you may be one of the millions of people suffering from dry eye. Diagnosing dry eye involves asking a number of questions, as well as performing a series of tests to determine the cause. The results of these will help your practitioner design the best treatment plan.
Tears help to lubricate and protect the eye.
There are a number of reasons why you may be experiencing dry eye. A common reason for dry eye is insufficient production of tears. However, quality of tears plays an important role in dry eye.
Your practitioner can measure the quantity of tears using a thread or paper test. The amount of drying may also be assessed using staining tests that identify areas on your eye that are drying out and damaging the surface of your eyes.
The tear film keeps the eye moist, lubricated, and nourished. Tears are made of three layers. Insufficient production of any of these components can result in dry eyes.
The outermost layer is called the lipid layer. A thin lipid layer causes the tear film to evaporate.
The middle watery layer of the tear film is produced by the lachrymal glands. Tears drain out through two small channels. Insufficient production results in dry eye.
The mucin layer keeps the tear film stable. A thin mucin layer can cause the tear film to destabilize and become dry.
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There are many signs and symptoms associated with dry eye. These include soreness and grittiness, debris around the eyelids in the morning. Dry eye may also cause the eyes to water. You may even find that your vision blurs intermittently, requiring you to blink more frequently. Light sensitivity may also be associated with dry eyes.
