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Dry eye is a problem that is quite common today and can negatively affect our daily life. This condition, which manifests itself with symptoms such as burning, stinging, itching, redness, blurred vision and eye fatigue, can be caused by various factors.
Today, there are many methods that can be used in the treatment of dry eye. The treatment of dry eye varies depending on the underlying cause and the severity of the symptoms. Your doctor will diagnose the cause of your dry eye by examining your eyes and reviewing your medical history. Depending on the diagnosis, your doctor may recommend one or more of the following treatment options.
Dry eye is a common problem that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when tears evaporate too quickly. It can cause various symptoms such as stinging, burning, itching, blurred vision and sensitivity to light. The most common causes of dry eyes are as follows.
If you are experiencing dry eyes, it is important to see an ophthalmologist. Your doctor can determine the cause of dry eye and discuss treatment options with you.
Stinging and burning This sensation is usually due to irritation of the eye surface when it is not sufficiently moisturised. Eye surface irritation caused by dry eye syndrome or external factors (such as dust, wind, air conditioning) manifests itself as burning and stinging. Excessive lacrimation Dry eyes can paradoxically cause excessive watering. When the surface of the eye is not sufficiently moisturised, the eye reflexively produces excess tears as a protective mechanism. However, this tear is usually of low quality and does not provide permanent relief. Sandy or gritty feeling In dry eye, the lack of moisture on the surface of the eye causes the patient to feel uncomfortable, as if there is sand or a foreign body in the eye. This causes the need for constant blinking or rubbing. Blurred vision The tear film is extremely important for clear vision. When there are not enough quality tears, the eye surface is not smooth and light reflection is impaired. This may cause blurred vision, which is especially evident when using a computer screen or telephone. Redness As a result of dry eye or irritation, the eye vessels dilate, causing redness on the surface. This redness can be increased by dry eye as well as other factors such as allergies or inflammation. 
Treatments such as artificial tear drops and hot compresses may not always be sufficient for dry eye. Especially at this point, laser treatment for dry eye emerges as a promising option.
Laser treatment for dry eye involves a series of procedures, including different methods such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or Thermal Laser Therapy. IPL is not a laser but intense pulsed light. All these treatments aim to improve the function of the oil glands in the eyelids (the meibomian glands) and make the tear film more stable. In IPL treatment, a gentle pulse of light is applied to the eyelids. The light helps to open blocked sebaceous glands and increase oil production. In thermal laser treatment, a low-intensity laser beam is applied to the eyelids. The laser beam helps to reduce inflammation and improve the function of the sebaceous glands. Among the benefits of laser treatment are the following.
Laser treatment is a safe and well-tolerated procedure. However, it is not suitable for every dry eye patient. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with certain medical conditions such as diabetes or thyroid disease, and people with active eye infections should avoid laser treatment.
The price of dry eye treatment varies depending on the underlying cause and the operation to be performed. The treatment plan to be created by our specialist ophthalmologist depending on the detailed examination result may vary from person to person.
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