Contact Lens/Dry Eyes

Your Eye Health

CONTACT LENS TIPS

- Follow recommended wearing schedule.

- Do not substitute sterile saline solutions for multi-purpose solutions.

- Rub and rinse your contact lenses as directed by your eye care professional.

- Do not “top-off” the solutions in your case. Always discard all of the leftover contact lens solution after each use. Never reuse any lens solution.

- Clean, rinse and air-dry your lens case each time lenses are removed.

- Do not expose your contact lenses to any water: tap, bottled, distilled, lake or ocean water.

- Contact your eye care professional if you experience any symptoms of eye irritation or infection.

DRY EYE DISEASE

Dry eye disease is a condition in which there are insufficient tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears are necessary for maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and for providing clear vision. People with dry eyes either do not produce enough tears or have a poor quality of tears. Dry eye is a common and often chronic problem, particularly in older adults.With each blink of the eyelids, tears are spread across the front surface of the eye, known as the cornea. Tears provide lubrication, reduce the risk of eye infection, wash away foreign matter in the eye, and keep the surface of the eyes smooth and clear. Excess tears in the eyes flow into small drainage ducts, in the inner corners of the eyelids, which drain in the back of the nose.

GLAUCOMA

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the internal fluid pressure of your eye rises to a point that the optic nerve is damaged. The pressure that builds up is usually due to inadequate drainage of fluid normally produced in your eyes. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S.

Can It Be Treated or Prevented?

Unfortunately, it can not be prevented. But early detection and treatment can control glaucoma and reduce the chances of damage to the eye and a loss of vision.Glaucoma is usually effectively treated with prescription eye drops and medicines that must be taken regularly. In some cases, laser therapy or surgery may be required. The goal of the treatment is to prevent loss of vision by lowering the fluid pressure in the eye.