Dry eye is one of the most common complaints that eye doctors hear from their patients, but it is also a little tricky to diagnose. Dryness can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions. Our staff at Peninsula Ophthalmology Group can help you figure out why you are experiencing dryness and help restore your eyes. We want to take this time to answer some of the most common questions we hear about dry eyes.
What Is Dry Eye?
Is It from My Medication?
Your medication can cause a myriad of side effects and one of them might be dry eye. Talk to our ophthalmologist about how you can change your regular medications in order to stay healthy and get some relief for your eyes.
Can My Diet Affect My Eyes?
People sometimes forget that diet and eye health are directly linked. If you are dehydrated, your eyes are one of the first places to experience discomfort. This also goes for nutrition and overall dietary health. Make sure to drink lots of water to keep your eyes from drying out.
Is It Just A Part of Getting Older?
As we age, our eyes become more prone to dry eye. Age-related dry eye is a common symptom that is usually a sign of a larger condition. If you’re experiencing dry eye, make sure to talk to get professional ophthalmology advice on the conditions that can be causing it. It could be something as simple as your glass’s prescription changing a little faster than it used to, to the onset of age-related macular degeneration.
Can Makeup Cause Dry Eyes?
Sometimes looking good can come at a price. The makeup you wear every day can be causing dry eyes for a variety of reasons. The most basic is simple irritation. If your makeup is coming into contact with the actual surface of your eyes, it could be causing them to dry out. Beyond that, it could be a sign of an allergy to one of the ingredients in your makeup.
Do I Look at Screens Too Much?
Another common cause of dry eye is excessive screen time. It’s known in ophthalmology that too much screen time is bad for your eyes. Spending too much time looking at your laptop or smartphone causes a lot of strain on your eyes. This can lead to them drying out and having trouble retaining their natural moisture.
Schedule an Appointment with Our Eye Doctor for Dry Eye Treatment in Daly City, Burlingame, and San Francisco
Call Peninsula Ophthalmology Group today for more information on dry eye or to schedule an appointment with one of our ophthalmologists.
