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What is Dry Eye and can this be treated?
Simone Klose
Sep 8, 2022
2 min read
Updated: Sep 9, 2022
Dry eye is a prevalent issue that is frequently misdiagnosed. It is an illness that is treatable and shouldn't have a detrimental impact on your daily life.
You might have dry eyes if you experience any of the following symptoms:
A stinging, burning or scratchy sensation in your eyes.
Stringy mucus in or around your eyes.
Sensitivity to light.
Eye redness.
A sensation of having something in your eyes.
Difficulty wearing contact lenses.
Difficulty with nighttime driving.
Watery eyes, which is the body's response to the irritation of dry eyes.
The latest and globally acknowledged definition of dry eye is from TFOS DEWS II（https://www.tfosdewsreport.org/report-definition_and_classification/48_36/en/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CDry%20eye%20is%20a%20multifactorial,neurosensory%20abnormalities%20play%20etiological%20roles.%E2%80%9D） :
“Dry eye is a multifactorial disease of the ocular surface characterized by a loss of homeostasis of the tear film, and accompanied by ocular symptoms, in which tear film instability and hyperosmolarity, ocular surface inflammation and damage, and neurosensory abnormalities play etiological roles.”
Research over the past three decades has improved our comprehension of dry eyes and its definition. Looking at the explanation above, it is clear that dry eyes have a variety of causes, which is important for choosing the right treatment.
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction or MGD is a leading cause of Dry Eye. Whether you have symptoms or not, it is important that you get screened for Dry Eye and MGD. And don’t worry—if you are diagnosed with MGD, there’s something you can do about it. If left untreated, dry eye symptoms may progress. Damage in the form of blocked Meibomian glands and gland loss can also occur. These glands are vital to long-term health of the ocular surface.