What to do about sticky eyes caused by dry eye syndrome
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
Dry eye syndrome with sticky eyes is usually caused by insufficient tear secretion or poor tear quality. Patients can improve symptoms through daily care, topical medications, and dietary adjustments. Specific measures are as follows: a dry environment may worsen dry eye symptoms, leading to sticky eyes; therefore, using a humidifier or placing a basin of water indoors can help.
Sticky eyes in dry eye syndrome are usually caused by insufficient tear secretion or poor tear quality. Patients can improve symptoms through daily care, topical medications, dietary adjustments, and other methods. The details are as follows:
1. Daily Care
Dry environments may worsen symptoms of dry eye syndrome, leading to sticky sensations in the eyes. Therefore, using a humidifier or placing a bowl of water indoors can increase air humidity and relieve eye dryness. Patients should also avoid prolonged use of computers and smartphones, which may exacerbate discomfort such as dryness and stickiness in the eyes.
2. Local Medication
When experiencing eye discomfort due to dry eye syndrome, patients may use medications such as pilocarpine nitrate eye drops, sodium hyaluronate eye drops, or compound dipotassium glycyrrhetate eye drops under medical guidance. These medications help promote tear secretion and alleviate discomfort.
3. Dietary Adjustment
Patients can also consume more foods rich in vitamin A and fatty acids, such as carrots, spinach, fish, shrimp, and beef, which can effectively relieve eye dryness.
In addition to the above conventional treatments, patients should ensure adequate sleep, which helps in treating and improving the condition.
