Dry Eyes Causes and How to Help Yourself

Dry Eyes Causes and How to Help Yourself?

Recommendations from an Ophthalmologist at “Moja Rodzina” Clinic, Warsaw

Dryness, burning, a feeling of “sand in the eyes” — these are symptoms often ignored, yet they can significantly reduce quality of life. Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common reasons for visiting an ophthalmologist, especially among office workers, drivers, and gadget users.

What is Dry Eye Syndrome?

It’s a condition where the eyes don’t produce enough tears, or the tear composition is altered, leading to irritation, inflammation, and decreased visual comfort.

Main Causes:

  • Prolonged screen use (computer, phone, TV)
  • Dry air (air conditioning, heating)
  • Age (especially after 40)
  • Hormonal changes (e.g., in women during menopause)
  • Certain medications (antihistamines, antidepressants, blood pressure medications)
  • Contact lenses

Why Not Ignore the Symptoms?

Untreated dry eye syndrome can lead to:

  • Chronic inflammation
  • Increased risk of infections
  • Microdamage to the cornea
  • Reduced visual acuity

What Helps:

  • Regular breaks during computer work (the 20-20-20 rule)
    (Every 20 minutes of screen time, take a break — look at an object at least 20 feet (about 6 meters) away for 20 seconds. This helps reduce eye strain and the risk of dryness.)
  • Humidifying the room air
  • Using artificial tears as recommended by an ophthalmologist
  • Protecting eyes from wind and sun
  • Proper selection of contact lenses or glasses

What Does the Ophthalmologist at “Moja Rodzina” Clinic Offer?

At our clinic in Warsaw, you can receive comprehensive ophthalmological care:

Initial Consultation:

  • Visual acuity check
  • Computer diagnostics
  • Intraocular pressure measurement
  • Fundus examination

Vision Correction:

  • Glasses: autorefractometry, prescription issuance
  • Contact lenses: considering individual parameters, comfort, and safety

Follow-up Consultations:

  • During treatment, to monitor effectiveness

Additional Examinations:

  • Optical coherence tomography (OCT) of one or both eyes
  • Optic nerve diagnostics (OCT + DNW)
  • Non-contact retinal angiography
  • Intraocular pressure measurement (tonometry)

All examinations are conducted using modern equipment, painlessly, and with high precision.

When to See a Doctor:

  • If dryness persists despite moisturizing
  • Pain, photophobia, redness appear
  • Visual acuity deteriorates
  • Sensation of a foreign body in the eye

Dry eyes are not just discomfort but a signal from your body that requires attention. Don’t postpone a visit to the ophthalmologist — modern methods allow effective improvement of eye condition.

Schedule an Appointment:

🌐https://klinikamojarodzina.pl/en
📞 +48 729 855 896
🏥 You can also register in person at the clinic
📍 ul. 29 listopada 18a/4, Warszawa

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