{"id":218,"date":"2013-11-20T07:22:00","date_gmt":"2013-11-20T07:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.delainemd.com\/?p=218"},"modified":"2016-07-11T17:45:24","modified_gmt":"2016-07-11T17:45:24","slug":"information-dry-eyes-artificial-tears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delainemd.com\/delaine\/information-dry-eyes-artificial-tears\/","title":{"rendered":"Information About Dry Eyes and Artificial Tears"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.delainemd.com\/dry-eyes\/\">Dry eyes <\/a>are very common and many people will experience them at one point or another. However, when this condition becomes chronic it can start to cause problems like constant burning or stinging. There are some treatments available and these tend to be helpful for the majority of people.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-657\" title=\"dry eyes treatment Valparaiso, IN\" src=\"http:\/\/www.delainemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shutterstock_219447061.jpg\" alt=\"dry eyes treatment Valparaiso, IN\" width=\"1004\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delainemd.com\/delaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shutterstock_219447061.jpg 5300w, https:\/\/www.delainemd.com\/delaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shutterstock_219447061-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delainemd.com\/delaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shutterstock_219447061-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delainemd.com\/delaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shutterstock_219447061-1024x341.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What Causes Dry Eyes?<\/h2>\n<p>Lack of adequate tears is the most common culprit, but there are other issues that can cause this condition too. These issues can include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tear composition imbalance<\/li>\n<li>Poor tear quality<\/li>\n<li>Eyelid Problems<\/li>\n<li>Certain medications<\/li>\n<li>Tear gland damage<\/li>\n<li>Being older than 50<\/li>\n<li>History of laser eye surgery<\/li>\n<li>Certain medical conditions<\/li>\n<li>Having gone through menopause<\/li>\n<li>Wind and dry area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Are the Treatments for Dry Eyes?<\/h2>\n<p>When this condition is mild, an artificial tear eye drop that is sold over the counter is usually sufficient to alleviate the symptoms. If there is an underlying condition this should be addressed and treated because this can alleviate dry eyes in many cases. When dry eyes are chronic and very bothersome, prescription artificial tears are usually the way to go.<\/p>\n<p>Artificial tears are a type of lubricant for the eyes that can provide the moisture that your eyes do not have. They are able to alleviate the irritation, burning and discomfort that can occur with dry eyes. These medications come in the form of eye drops and how often you use them will ultimately depend on the brand you are using. Some will require once a day administration and others require more frequent dosing. There are some options that you use only when you feel dryness and need to alleviate it. Your doctor will give you full instructions on how to best use artificial tears to keep dryness at bay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dry eyes are very common and many people will experience them at one point or another. 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