If dry eyes are left untreated, they may cause these two major hazards

Dry eye problems gradually emerge

The patient population has shifted from the elderly to the young

There is a clear trend of younger age

Bad eye habits

Excessive use of electronic products, etc.

These are the reasons why young people cannot escape from the difficulties.

Many people do not think that dry eyes are a disease.

Relax your vigilance against it

However, the full name of dry eyes is "dry eye syndrome"

It is not only a common eye disease in modern times

Severe cases may require medical intervention and treatment

What harm does dry eyes cause?

In severe cases: corneal inflammation, blurred vision

Long delay: organic damage, vision loss

So, please remember! Eye diseases are not trivial, and taking them lightly will lead to consequences. Do not blindly use medications, and only professional diagnosis and treatment are feasible.

What to do about dry eyes?

1. The causes are complex, and the right remedy is needed

Dry eyes are caused by a variety of reasons, such as abnormal tear quality or quantity or abnormal dynamics, which lead to decreased tear film stability. The tear film is divided into three layers, and problems in any layer may cause dry eyes, just like human skin, which may lack oil, water, or both.

It can be seen that simple eye drops cannot cure dry eyes, and long-term use of eye drops containing preservatives may cause corneal damage. In addition, eye drops containing prescription drugs must also be used under the guidance of a doctor.

Yang Wanju, PhD, associate chief physician, associate professor, master's supervisor, member of the Ocular Biomaterials Professional Committee of Wuhan Biomedical Engineering Society, and secretary of the Department of Ocular Surface and Corneal Diseases of Aier Eye Hospital affiliated to Wuhan University, said: The causes of dry eyes are complex, and the symptoms are different for everyone. Common symptoms of early dry eyes are dry eyes. In severe cases, corneal ulcers or even perforations may occur. If not treated for a long time, vision loss may occur. Repeated attacks can also cause depression and anxiety. Therefore, if you feel that you have symptoms of dry eyes, do not "put in eye drops" casually. You should consult a professional ophthalmologist for advice before conducting targeted treatment.

2. Chronic diseases, standardized treatment

Dry eye is a chronic ophthalmic disease that affects the patient's life and work, and even affects the patient's psychological state, requiring long-term, standardized treatment. Studies have shown that the average treatment period for moderate to severe patients is 6-12 months, and for severe patients it can take up to 48 months or even longer.

Therefore, patients with dry eyes must be mentally prepared for a long-term struggle. Only by entering the treatment stage as early as possible, following the doctor's advice, and taking the right medicine, can there be a possibility of cure. During the treatment process, patients also need to fully cooperate, develop good eye habits, and maintain a good attitude.