Dry eye is a multifactorial disease that happens on the surface of the eye, people with dry eyes often find their vision is blurry/unstable with redness or gritty sensation.
Dry eye is a multifactorial disease that happens on the surface of the eye, characterized by the loss of balance and good quality tear film. It can also comes together with ocular symptoms that are caused by unstable tear film, inflammation of the surface of the eye or damage on the surface of the eye.
Symptoms when you have dry eye:
● Discomfort, irritation, or itchiness
● Grittiness as if there is foreign body in the eye
● Blurry vision
● Soreness or painful eyes
● Redness or burning sensation in the eye
● Watery eyes as due to overcompensation in some people
How does dry eye affect our eyesight?
How does dry eye affect our eyesight?
Our eyes need tears to stay healthy and comfortable. Each time we blink, a protective coating of tears is spread like a film on the surface of our eyes.
Tear films has 4 important purposes:
1. Protects and lubricates the eyes
2. Reduces chances of eye infection
3. Washes away foreign particles
4. Smoothens the surface of our eyes to maintain clear vision
If we don’t blink enough or fail to produce a stable and good quality tear film, dry spots will develop on the surface of our eyes and cause discomfort and blurry vision. Airborne harmful particles or bacteria can easily stick onto our eye and potentially lead to irritation or inflammation.
What can I do to if I suspect my eyesight is affected by dry eye?
Dry eye disease can cause severe discomfort and poor vision if it is left untreated. If you experience any symptoms, it is important to get your eyes check by an optometrist to make sure that your eye condition is well managed.
