My mother has Chronic Dry Eyes and some nights her eyes hurt/purn does anyone know what she can do for this besides drops?
2007-09-15 12:59:34 · 3 answers · asked by shanewalker159 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Treatments for dry eyes may include:
Artificial tear drops and ointments. The use of artificial teardrops is the primary treatment for dry eye. Artificial teardrops are available over the counter. No one drop works for everyone, so you might have to experiment to find the drop that works for you. If you have chronic dry eye, it is important to use the drops even when your eyes feel fine, to keep them lubricated. If your eyes dry out while you sleep, you can use a thicker lubricant, such as an ointment, at night.
Temporary punctal occlusion. Sometimes it is necessary to close the ducts that drain tears out of the eye. This is done via a painless procedure where a plug that will dissolve quickly is inserted into the tear drain of the lower eyelid. This is a temporary procedure, done to determine whether permanent plugs can provide an adequate supply of tears.
Permanent punctal occlusion. If temporary plugging of the tear drains works well, then silicone plugs (punctal occlusion) may be used. The plugs will hold tears around the eyes as long as they are in place. They can be removed. Rarely, the plugs may come out spontaneously or migrate down the tear drain. Many patients find that the plugs improve comfort and reduce the need for artificial tears.
Restasis. In 2002, the FDA approved the prescription eye drop Restasis for the treatment of chronic dry eye. It is currently the only prescription eye drop that helps your eyes increase their own tear production with continued use.
Other medications. Other medications, including topical steroids, may also be beneficial in some cases.
Surgery. If needed, the ducts that drain tears into the nose can be permanently closed to allow more tears to remain around the eye. This is done with local anesthetic on an outpatient basis. There are no limitations in activity after having this surgery
2007-09-15 22:03:10 · answer #1 · answered by Vahid 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My grandmother uses drops, but sometimes when they dont work she puts a wet towel over her eyes. Don't ask me how it works, but she swears by it!
2007-09-15 20:06:30 · answer #2 · answered by romanticluver69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-01-06 00:11:39 · answer #3 · answered by Scooterbrown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋