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What Causes Pain In Eye Balls?
Question: Hi,Doctor
From past one week my eye balls were paining i was not able to look continuosly at my computer and television as well ..so i consulted doctor he said i have DRYEYES.and given me drops POLYETHELENE GLYCOL400 AND PROPYLENE GLYCOL OPTHALMIC SOLUTION (SYSTANE ULTRA)
PLEASE GIVE ME AN IDEA WHAT ARE DRY EYES AND HOW DO I PREVENT THEM.
From past one week my eye balls were paining i was not able to look continuosly at my computer and television as well ..so i consulted doctor he said i have DRYEYES.and given me drops POLYETHELENE GLYCOL400 AND PROPYLENE GLYCOL OPTHALMIC SOLUTION (SYSTANE ULTRA)
PLEASE GIVE ME AN IDEA WHAT ARE DRY EYES AND HOW DO I PREVENT THEM.
Brief Answer:
This is called as computer vision syndrome and can be prevented.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic
I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an Ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.
I reviewed your history.
It seems from the history that you are having dry eyes because of constant use of computer. This is called as computer vision syndrome.
The basic problem which occurs here dryness of eyes because of decreased blinking rate and exposure to computer screen.
This is not a serious condition and no need to be worry and this will respond to treatment with artificial tears eye drops like Systane ultra.
Along with the use of artificial tears eye drops you need to follow few precautions like
Avoid continuous use of computer by taking frequent breaks in between. A break of 5 minutes after working for continuous one hour is required.
Avoid use of fan or air conditioner which will further increase the dryness of the eyes.
Avoid exposure to smoke, dust, wind which will increase the dryness.
Use of anti-glare glasses will be helpful.
Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Thank you
This is called as computer vision syndrome and can be prevented.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic
I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an Ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.
I reviewed your history.
It seems from the history that you are having dry eyes because of constant use of computer. This is called as computer vision syndrome.
The basic problem which occurs here dryness of eyes because of decreased blinking rate and exposure to computer screen.
This is not a serious condition and no need to be worry and this will respond to treatment with artificial tears eye drops like Systane ultra.
Along with the use of artificial tears eye drops you need to follow few precautions like
Avoid continuous use of computer by taking frequent breaks in between. A break of 5 minutes after working for continuous one hour is required.
Avoid use of fan or air conditioner which will further increase the dryness of the eyes.
Avoid exposure to smoke, dust, wind which will increase the dryness.
Use of anti-glare glasses will be helpful.
Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Thank you
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