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How Should Artificial Tear Drops Be Used For Dry Eyes?
Question: Just few mins ago, i posted a query for my wife, 31 yrs old. PRK surgery done to her 9 months back and having dryness n so pain in her eyes. Dr checked n told everything is normal but still having that prbm. Here, one dr advised to use artificial tears in reply to my post. Can she use that artificial tear drops only in t night as t prbm is only in t night time? How long can she use that drops? Because it is already 9 months over since the surgery done. Is the drops itself enuf for her to cure this prbm permanently? Or is it a temporary relief? Dryness prbm leads to any other prms in eyes?
Brief Answer:
You need to rule out Pjogren's syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Artificial tear drop can be used at bedtime. It is suggested to use Refresh tear eye drop at bed time. You can use it for 3 months. You should visit an ophthalmologist to rule out Pjogren's syndrome in which case there will be dryness in mouth and glandular recreation. It may be associated with rheumatoid arthritis lupus. It will not lead to any other disease.
You need to rule out Pjogren's syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Artificial tear drop can be used at bedtime. It is suggested to use Refresh tear eye drop at bed time. You can use it for 3 months. You should visit an ophthalmologist to rule out Pjogren's syndrome in which case there will be dryness in mouth and glandular recreation. It may be associated with rheumatoid arthritis lupus. It will not lead to any other disease.
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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