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Dry eye is a very common condition presenting to GPs and Eye care practitioner, and is probably underdiagnosed. It is a multifactorial disease of the tears and ocular surface that results in symptoms of discomfort, watering and visual disturbance resulting from tear film instability.

The Tear Film

 

Dry eye syndrome is a common condition affecting many people in the later decades of life. Most cases have no apparent cause but some are related to various inflammatory conditions, vitamin deficiency, surgical treatment or as a side effect of certain drugs. Complaints include irritation of the eyes, gritty sensation and sometimes blurred vision.

Dry eye symptoms are common in 15% of adults

The aim of treatment is to restore the normal tear film as far as possible. Most dry eyes can be managed in primary care.

Dry eye management

Potential causes of dry eye syndrome

Soften meibomian oils: Hot compresses (40-45oC) on the eyelids reduce blockage of meibomian ducts by liquefying meibum.

Improve blink rate and extent: use of video display units (VDU) is associated with both reduced blink frequency and tear film instability. Conscious complete blinking may alleviate dry eye symptoms by spreading tears more effectively and encouraging lipid secretion.

Diet: there is evidence to support the use of omega-3 dietary supplementation to improve symptoms and signs of dry eye by improving meibomian gland function.

Punctal plugs: sometimes inserted by eye care clinicians into drainage punctae to preserve tear volume

 

Eye Conditions
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Dry Eye Syndrome
  • Wet Macular Degeneration
  • Dry Macular Degeneration
  • Blepharitis
  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Vein Occlusion (Eye Stroke)
  • Keratoconus
  • Age related macular degeneration (AMD)
  • Epiretinal membrane
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  • Glaucoma Module Premium Edition
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  • Ocular Coherence Tomography
  • Digital Pachymetry
  • Digital Slit Lamp
  • Humphrey Threshold Visual Field Analyser 3
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  • Sight Test
  • Glaucoma Clinic
  • Medical Retina Clinic
  • Dry Eye Clinic
  • Contact Lens Clinic
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  • Farnsworth 100 Colour Vision Test

0121 726 3199

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Tues – Fri: 9am-5pm
Sat: 8:30am-4:30pm
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0121 726 3199

Edgbaston Eye Clinic

Edgbaston Eye Clinic

38 Harborne Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3EB

Registered Specialities: Supplementary Prescribing, Additional Supply Speciality & Independent Prescribing Speciality

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