Senior Exercise & Health Newsletter

In This Newsletter Introduction Healthfully Yours Health Hints

Introduction***

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Dry Eyes Syndrome             

There are glands within the eyes essentially to produce tears and keep the eye lubricated, and these are called lachrymal glands, In the last decade, more and more individuals have developed the problem of the dry eye syndrome. It is believed that that there are over 5 million Americans suffering from this problem, and usually they are of the senior generation. It is a condition that can occur at any age, however, as we age the problem becomes more prevalent, and it seems that women more than men are affected. In a normal situation when the tear glands produce the tears, they are drained into the tear ducts alongside of the nose on each side. When these ducts become blocked or swollen due to some inflammatory process that may be occurring, an Ophthalmologist can often unblock them. There can be many conditions that will be the underlying cause of dry eyes. One such main condition is called “Sjốgren’s syndrome.  This is a chronic condition where an individuals own white blood cells attack the moisture producing glands within the eyes. Skin diseases within the eyelids can also be a causative factor. Rheumatoid arthritis can affect the lachrymal glands within the eyes as well. Side affects of some medications can result in dry eye syndrome, especially medications taken for high blood pressure and depressive disorders. Vitamin A deficiency can be a causative factor. Environmental factors can cause dry eye syndrome. These are factors that relate to an individuals reaction to pollens, grasses, molds, tec.

There are many symptoms that occur in dry eye syndrome.

·        There can be pain in both eyes, often accompanied by redness.

·        There can be a discharge that when it is wiped, it will appear as if you are pulling strings from the eyes.

·        There is a feeling as if there is sand in the eyes.

·        It can affect the vision, causing blurriness.

·        Eyes can feel strained and tired.

·        It can affect your ability to read and use the computer.

·        Wearing contact lenses can be difficult, and when you do, you will have to use a lubricant more often during the day.  ● In an advanced chronic dry eye syndrome, ulceration and scarring of the  cornea can occur, leading to a severe visual disability.

 

Read in the health hints below on how to cope and relieve this most annoying

dangerous condition that can seriously impair your eyesight.

Health Hints***

Any individual afflicted with this condition, should see an Ophthalmologist as soon as possible. The condition will have to be evaluated so that any underlying condition can be addressed and immediate treatment started.  If the doctor cannot find an underlying condition or disease that is causing the dry eye syndrome in the patient, he/she may just prescribe a prescription drug that will help the body produce more tears, or first try an over-the-counter counter medication that also provides tears. . 

Doc Cane

       

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