Dry eye occurs due to the lack or irregularity of the layer that protects the front of the eye. This layer protects the eye against external damaging factors such as dust and wind. There are many factors that cause dry eyes. Although it is undesirable to cry, it has been announced that tears are good against dry eyes. Eye Health and Diseases Specialist Opr. Dr. Hasan Titiz said that the tears that run down one’s cheeks when one gets emotional and cries out of joy or sadness actually protect our eye health. Titiz said, “The tear film layer is renewed with every blink. It prevents the damage of the eye surface during the movements of the eyelid, prevents the growth of microbes with mechanical heating and antimicrobial activity.
DRY TEARS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VISION IF NOT TREATED
Medical Park Ordu Hospital Eye Health and Diseases Specialist Opr. Dr. Hasan Titiz pointed out that dry tears is an important health problem that affects the quality of life of the person and underlined that if not treated, it can cause vision loss in the future. Saying that any damage to the tear film affects the surface of the eye and, accordingly, the ability of the eye to see, Opr. Dr. Hasan Titiz, “Tears; It is a transparent liquid secreted by the lacrimal glands, which moistens the cornea and conjunctiva surface, which is the transparent layer of the eye, and provides nutrient and oxygen support to the cornea. The tear forms a thin film on the transparent layer at the front of the eye. The tear film layer is renewed with each blink. It prevents the damage of the eye surface during the movements of the eyelid, prevents the growth of microbes with mechanical heating and antimicrobial activity. There must be a continuous tear film to protect the surface of the eye. Any damage to the tear film will affect the surface of the eye and, accordingly, the ability of the eye to see.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ARE EFFECTIVE BETWEEN THE REASONS FOR THE REDUCTION OR QUALITY OF TEARS
Stating that the decrease or deterioration in the quality of tears may be related to age, some systemic diseases, some medications, eye-related surgical interventions and environmental factors, Opr. Dr. Titiz said, “The tear film layer consists of three basic parts. These are slimy, watery and oily layers. The slimy layer ensures the corneal surface to be smooth, the watery layer to clean the eye surface, and the oily layer to evaporate the tears. The decrease or deterioration of the quality of tears may be related to age, some systemic diseases, some medications, eye-related surgical procedures and environmental factors.
“CLEANING THE EYE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS IS IMPORTANT IN TREATMENT”
Expressing that dryness of tears manifests itself with similar symptoms in most patients, Opr. Dr. Hasan Titiz stated that the most common symptoms of dry tears are usually stinging, burning, blurred vision, redness, sensitivity to light and eye fatigue. Underlining that the diagnosis of the disease can be made by an ophthalmologist through examination and tests, Op. Dr. Hasan Titiz said, “Cleaning the eyes and their surroundings is important in treatment. If necessary, it will be treated with drugs to be given by the physician,” he said, ending his warnings.