Autoimmune Diseases and Dry Eye Disease
Our defense systems fight against diseases and infections by targeting harmful bacteria and viruses. An autoimmune condition occurs when the immune system somehow misidentifies...
Autoimmune Diseases and Dry Eye Disease
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Cataract Surgery and Dry Eye Disease Treatment
Cataract and cataract surgery Cataract is a condition in which the natural lens in the eye loses its inherent transparency, restricting light from passing through the eye and...
Cataract Surgery and Dry Eye Disease Treatment
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Development of dry eyes disease in people with diabetes
Dry eye disease (DED), or keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is common in diabetic patients. Studies show that up to 54% of people with diabetes experience dry eye symptoms.1 While the...
Development of dry eyes disease in people with diabetes
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How To Spot Dry Eye Disease In Children
DRY EYES SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS IN CHILDREN ‘Doctor, my kid is blinking a lot, and the eye is in pain’. This is one of the commonest complaints I see in my consultation. When sho...
How To Spot Dry Eye Disease In Children
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10 typical signs of dry eye disease
DED sounds easy enough to be recognized, doesn't it? In fact, many people may not even know if they suffer from DED or not. So, check out the list of 10 typical signs of DED and...
10 typical signs of dry eye disease
What Do I Do If I Think I Have Dry Eye Disease?
If you think you have dry eye disease, make an appointment with an ophthalmologist to get your eyes examined.
What Do I Do If I Think I Have Dry Eye Disease?
How Often Can I Use Artificial Tears?
The bottled products with preservatives can be safely used up to 4-6 times a day. The single-use, preservative free artificial tears can be used up to 10 times a day. In any case,...
How Often Can I Use Artificial Tears?
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Can DED Cause Fluctuating Vision?
If your vision fluctuates throughout the day or from one day to the other, and in addition your eyes feel irritated and scratchy, then you may have DED. In more severe cases, it...
Can DED Cause Fluctuating Vision?
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Does Everyone Suffer DED?
DED is not universal, it affects about 6.5 to 12% of population in Singapore, but with age, we all lose a bit of tear quantity and quality, which increases the risk of having dry...
Does Everyone Suffer DED?
What Are The Symptoms Of Dry Eye Disease?
Symptoms of DED vary and may include stinging, burning or sensitivity to light, watery eyes, blurred vision, etc. In addition to these symptoms, DED may cause inflammation on the...