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Are Your Eyelids Stuck Together?
Many people suffer from dry eyes in varying degrees of
severity.
The symptoms can range from occasional and mild
inconvenience to waking up to the eyelids stuck together
and even adhering to the eye surface with acute discomfort
lasting all day.
In order to determine possible causes and treatment it is
necessary to have an understanding of how the surface of
the eyes function.
Eyes are dependent upon tears to keep them constantly moist
and lubricated to maintain comfort and vision.
Tears consist of water to keep the eye surface moist, oils
for essential lubrication, mucus to allow the tears to
spread evenly over the surface and antibodies together with
certain proteins that resist and fight infection.
Glands around the eye secrete these complex tears and if
there is a dysfunction then the symptoms of dry eyes will
appear.
Probably the most confusing symptom is the occurrence of
excessively watery eyes when tears pour down the cheeks.
In this case the tears will consist almost entirely of
water and lacking the necessary components to lubricate the
eye surface.
It seems a contradiction but excessive tears are a symptom
of dry eyes and are a result of a distress signal sent by
the eyes to the nervous system that they are not obtaining
sufficient lubrication.
All these excessive tears are capable of is washing away
some wastes from the eye surrounds and without the oils and
mucus they do not coat and moisturize the eye effectively.
Apart from excessive watering, other symptoms of dry eyes
are pain, in and around the eyes, a sensitivity to light,
grittiness in the eye, itching, redness, or blurry vision.
Causes of dry eyes
sensitivity air conditioning or other dry air environments
hay fever and other allergies natural aging processes
menopause side effects from certain medications a number of
diseases and problems with the structure of the eyes.
A severe dry eye reaction in the eyes is one of the
symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome and is mostly accompanied by
an excessively dry mouth.
It is a difficult disease to diagnose correctly despite a
reasonably high incidence of varying intensity among adults.
Although there is no cure, relief through regular
medication is obtainable.
Dry eye syndrome cannot be cured but artificial teardrops
and lubricating ointments can relieve the symptoms but it
is important to keep to regular applications even if your
eyes feel fine.
Eyes can dry out while you sleep so remember to apply a
lubricant at bedtime.
Other treatments include the temporary or permanent
blocking of the ducts that drain the eyes and, surgery, and
prescription medications as advised by your eye specialist.
If you find that the discomfort from sticky eyelids on
waking and excessive tears is increasing accompanied by a
dry mouth then be persistent with your medical advisor, ask
for a referral to a specialist.
You might be suffering from early stage Sjogren's syndrome
and as we have already mentioned it is difficult to
diagnose.
----------------------------------------------------
For more information on your eye health please visit
http://www.healthwise.eyebeautytips.com
Many people suffer from dry eyes in varying degrees of
severity.
The symptoms can range from occasional and mild
inconvenience to waking up to the eyelids stuck together
and even adhering to the eye surface with acute discomfort
lasting all day.
In order to determine possible causes and treatment it is
necessary to have an understanding of how the surface of
the eyes function.
Eyes are dependent upon tears to keep them constantly moist
and lubricated to maintain comfort and vision.
Tears consist of water to keep the eye surface moist, oils
for essential lubrication, mucus to allow the tears to
spread evenly over the surface and antibodies together with
certain proteins that resist and fight infection.
Glands around the eye secrete these complex tears and if
there is a dysfunction then the symptoms of dry eyes will
appear.
Probably the most confusing symptom is the occurrence of
excessively watery eyes when tears pour down the cheeks.
In this case the tears will consist almost entirely of
water and lacking the necessary components to lubricate the
eye surface.
It seems a contradiction but excessive tears are a symptom
of dry eyes and are a result of a distress signal sent by
the eyes to the nervous system that they are not obtaining
sufficient lubrication.
All these excessive tears are capable of is washing away
some wastes from the eye surrounds and without the oils and
mucus they do not coat and moisturize the eye effectively.
Apart from excessive watering, other symptoms of dry eyes
are pain, in and around the eyes, a sensitivity to light,
grittiness in the eye, itching, redness, or blurry vision.
Causes of dry eyes
sensitivity air conditioning or other dry air environments
hay fever and other allergies natural aging processes
menopause side effects from certain medications a number of
diseases and problems with the structure of the eyes.
A severe dry eye reaction in the eyes is one of the
symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome and is mostly accompanied by
an excessively dry mouth.
It is a difficult disease to diagnose correctly despite a
reasonably high incidence of varying intensity among adults.
Although there is no cure, relief through regular
medication is obtainable.
Dry eye syndrome cannot be cured but artificial teardrops
and lubricating ointments can relieve the symptoms but it
is important to keep to regular applications even if your
eyes feel fine.
Eyes can dry out while you sleep so remember to apply a
lubricant at bedtime.
Other treatments include the temporary or permanent
blocking of the ducts that drain the eyes and, surgery, and
prescription medications as advised by your eye specialist.
If you find that the discomfort from sticky eyelids on
waking and excessive tears is increasing accompanied by a
dry mouth then be persistent with your medical advisor, ask
for a referral to a specialist.
You might be suffering from early stage Sjogren's syndrome
and as we have already mentioned it is difficult to
diagnose.
----------------------------------------------------
For more information on your eye health please visit
http://www.healthwise.eyebeautytips.com