Does lutein work for dry eye

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Dry eye is the general term of a variety of diseases, which are caused by any reason of abnormal tear quality or quantity or dynamic abnormalities, leading to the decline of tear film stability, accompanied by eye discomfort and (or) ocular surface tissue lesions. Also known as keratoconjunctivitis xerosis. Common symptoms include dry eyes, easy fatigue, itching eyes, foreign body sensation, burning pain, sticky secretion, fear of wind, photophobia, and sensitivity to external stimulation; sometimes dry eyes, lack of basic tears, but stimulate the secretion of reflective tears, resulting in frequent tears; this kind of damage can cause keratoconjunctival lesions over time, and will affect vision. Let's see if it works to eat lutein for dry eye.

Does lutein work for dry eye

(1) To eliminate the inducement, we should avoid using the computer for a long time, less contacting with air conditioning and smoke environment and other dry eye inducements; those with meibomian gland dysfunction should pay attention to cleaning the eyelids and using antibiotics.

(2) Autogenous serum or artificial tears should be used in the replacement therapy of tear components, and artificial tears without preservatives should be used in severe patients as far as possible.

(3) Other drugs that can reduce tear secretion should be avoided, such as antihypertensive drugs, antidepressants, atropine analogues, etc.; immunosuppressants or short-term local use of hormones can be added for the types with immune factors; surgical treatment, etc.

matters needing attention

1. There is no effective treatment at present. In order to reduce the pain, normal saline, artificial tears or antibiotic eye ointment can be dripped frequently; or electric cautery can be used to block small tears to reduce the outflow of tears. Blepharoplasty is feasible for dry eye caused by eyelid insufficiency. 2. Keep eyes clean