Dry eyes are actually ENT disorder, Not an opthalmologic disorder
Causes of Dry Eyes
DES is a condition caused by a lack of moisture on the surface of the eye. The cause of the dryness is the heat that dissipates moisture from the eye. The heat evaporates the tear that lubricates the oscular surface. When there are not enough tears, the eye becomes dry and cause redness and feeling gritty. In worsened state, the eyestrain becomes constant whether the eyes are opened or closed. Sleep may bring temporary relief to the condition, but the eye fatigue returns soon.
Treatment for Dry Eyes
The number of patients who suffer from DES is rapidly growing. Several decades ago, when I was in college, the name DES was even unheard of, showing how rare this condition was. But in recent years, people who had no previous visits to an eye doctor, seeking medical help for DES.
As mentioned previously, DES is not an opthalmologic disorder, but an ENT disorder. While the growth of rhinitis and sinusitis make a steep angled increase lately, the growth of DES patients represents similar trend. The sales of artificial tears have risen sharply, depicting the increase in the number of DES patizzaents.
One thing I repeatedly learn from treating DES is that we are all victims of air pollution. Our reluctant generation has lost the privilege of enjoying the clean, fresh air. It is truly saddening to watch well treated patients can succumb to air pollution; air pollution can wear out the nose, and in turn, it undermines the function of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.
DES was named, because people thought the problem was caused by lack of tears that keeps the cornea moist. But the treatment has been centered around treating the dried cornea. To say differently, DES is a disorder caused by lack of sufficient airflow in the paranasal sinuses that cools the heat in the cornea. Subsequently, the untreated heat dries up the tears and strains the surrounding muscles, causing the entire eye to be tired.
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Hot Packs or Cold Packs?
Some DES patients apply hot packs on their eyes to increase the blood flow in the region,
but this must be discouraged !
The tiredness in the eyes is caused by the heat.
For the sake of the eyes, heat must not be used to treat the eyes. The heat that circulating blood can carry away is much smaller than the amount of heat applied by a hot pack, bringing no benefit to the eyes at the end. Staying long in a sauna not only fails to offer help, but it aggravates the condition.
Applying a cold-pack, therefore, is much more preferable. The heat has been captured in the eyes for a prolonged period, which is a condition induced by blocked sinuses. One of the best self-remedies to cool off the heat is applying a cold-pack.
How to Apply a Cold Pack
Here is how to apply a cold-pack. Since the heated eye is very sensitive, one of the post cool-pack treatments may include intensified eyestrain. It is recommendable to use a cold-wet towel at first. Leave it just long enough to feel it cool. Repeat the application for a short while. After using it for several days, you can move up a level by using a bag of ice. Wrap the bag of ice with a towel, so its chill does not come in direct contact with the eyes. Leave it on for 3 minutes and rest for 1 minute. A medical grade ice-pack should be an ideal option that keeps it cold longer. It can easily cool off the heat in the eyes as often as you desire.
However, the key in treating DES is securing the empty space in the paranasal sinuses.
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