Dry eye syndrome

Dry eye is a chronic, multifactorial condition affecting the tears and surface of the eye. This condition occurs when the quality or quantity of tears is insufficient, or when the tear film is fragile, resulting in insufficient moistening of the eye. Contrary to popular belief, tear deficiency is rarely the cause of dry eye syndrome. Most often, it's a dysfunction of the Meibomius glands, which are responsible for producing the lipid film that prevents tears from evaporating.

Symptoms: discomfort, irritation, redness, itching, tearing, secretions, visual disturbance, sensation of burning, sand or foreign body in the eye, instability of the tear film.

Diagnosis: Dry eye syndromes can be very uncomfortable. Although most of the time they do not lead to serious complications, some severe forms can lead to corneal deterioration and threaten vision. Consult an ophthalmologist, who will check your eye and your vision.

Treatment aims to prevent and heal damage to the surface of the eye caused by dryness, while alleviating the patient's symptoms.

If you suspect dry eye syndrome, make an appointment with one of our specialists.