Qu’est-ce que la sécheresse oculaire?
Normalement, les yeux sont baignés de larmes tout au long de la journée. Les larmes sont un fluide complexe à trois couches qui se compose d'une couche aqueuse, d'une couche externe grasse qui empêche les larmes de s'évaporer et d'une couche interne glissante qui veille à ce que les larmes se répartissent uniformément sur les yeux. Si l'une de ces couches ne fonctionne pas correctement, les larmes deviennent instables et des taches sèches apparaissent à la surface des yeux, ce qui les stresse. Le système immunitaire réagit alors par une inflammation qui provoque les symptômes inconfortables associés à la sécheresse oculaire.
Spot the symptoms
The first step in determining if you might suffer from dry eye disease is identifying the symptoms such as:
Gritty, burning, watery or red eyes
Eyes sometimes feel uncomfortable or irritated and itchy
Watery eyes in the wind
Film over their vision
Blurred vision and/or need to over-blink
Discomfort while reading digital screens
Sensitivity to light
If you believe you suffer from any of the above symptoms, and/or have some of these risk factors, you may have dry eye disease and should book an appointment with one of our doctors. We now offer dry eye disease Personalized Treatment Plans so together we can confidently and properly address your issues.
Facteurs de risque
- Environment: where you live and the climate
- Occupation: you work at a computer or outdoors
- Medications: antihistamines, high blood pressure medications (diuretics), and thyroid supplements
- Sex: women are more affected by dry eye than men, especially postmenopausal women
How to relieve dry eyes
Vous pouvez facilement atténuer les symptômes de la sécheresse oculaire en apportant de petits changements à votre mode de vie, notamment en intégrant les recommandations suivantes à votre routine quotidienne :
- utiliser un humidificateur
- dormir suffisamment
- réduire le temps de port des verres de contact
- porter des lunettes solaires pour se protéger du soleil et du vent
- boire suffisamment d’eau
- prendre des pauses de votre téléphone intelligent et de votre ordinateur, et réduire la luminosité de l’écran
- adopter une saine alimentation
The Visique Dry Eye Solution
Treating dry eyes can be a challenge. Many of the underlying issues that contribute to dry eye disease don’t have simple remedies and treatment plans vary with the individual. Dry eyes may respond well to tear supplementation, but once the problem advances or becomes chronic, inflammation and permanent damage may occur and necessitate further care. At Visique , we’ve incorporated advanced testing and treatments in many of our clinics to diagnose and help manage dry eye disease. We’ve investigated the many technologies, techniques and products available and are proud to offer our patients a variety of options.
Dry Eye Care as part of our Comprehensive Examinations
Dry eyes can be problematic at all ages, and symptoms can present themselves due to a variety of reasons. Depending on your situation, treatment can be as simple as artificial tears and gels, dry eye drops, supplements such as omega 3, heating masks and easy lifestyle changes.
If the symptoms are more advanced due to physical, environmental, or occupational stressors, and the initial approach isn’t providing adequate solutions to your dry eye issues, more advanced testing may be required. A number of diagnostic tests may be incorporated to confirm the level of damage, including testing for inflammatory markers in the tears, tear osmolarity and meibography. The diagnosis and treatment at this level goes beyond what occurs in a regular comprehensive eye examination, and your doctor will offer more advanced testing, and then prescribe a personalized plan for treatment.
Ultimately, we want to offer options for management and treatment of dry eye disease for a better quality of life and improved comfort.
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