Why do i have dry eyes , even though i keep using eyedrops?
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You should see your eye doctor to make sure that you don't have an underlying condition that's causing your eyes to be dry.  Your doctor can recommend a treatment regime that will work much better than the one you're using now.
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Don't visit an optometrist, go to an ophthalmologist, who is actually a medical doctor.  I was just diagnosed with dry eye two weeks ago, after first being prescribed antibiotics for pinkeye by my GP.  I've had blurriness in my eyes, but that was probably caused by my contacts leaching the moisture from my eyes.  I also have extreme sensitivity to light, and my eyes were chronically red/burning. I have a follow-up appointment Tuesday, during which my doctor will probably plug my tear ducts. In any case, an ophthalmologist will best be able to diagnose you correctly.
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(m)\n\nXerophthalmia (Greek for dry eyes) is a medical condition in which the eye fails to produce tears. It may be caused by a deficiency in Vitamin A and is sometimes used to describe that lack, although there may be other causes.\n\nXerophthalmia is a term that usually implies a destructive dryness of the conjunctival epithelium due to dietary vitamin A deficiency—a condition virtually forgotten in developed countries, but still causing much damage in developing countries. Other forms of dry eye are associated with aging, poor lid closure, scarring from previous injury, or autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and these can all cause chronic conjunctivitis.\n\nXerophthalmia can be associated with systemic diseases such as Sjögren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, and hypothyroidism; deficiency of vitamin A; and the use of some medications including antihistamines, nasal decongestants, tranquilizers, and anti-depressant drugs. Xerophthalmia results from inadequate function of the lacrimal glands which produce tears. When xerophthalmia is due to vitamin A deficiency, the condition begins with night blindness and conjunctival xerosis (dryness of the eye membranes) and progresses to corneal xerosis (dryness of the cornea), and, in the late stages, to keratomalacia (softening of the cornea).\n\nThe treatment depends on the cause. Artificial tears, which lubricate the eye, are the principal symptomatic treatment for dry eye. They are available over-the-counter as eye drops. Using humidifiers, wearing wrap-around glasses when outside, and avoiding outside windy and dry conditions may bring relief. For people with severe cases of dry eye, temporary or permanent closure of the tear drain (small openings at the inner corner of the eyelids where tears drain from the eye) may be helpful. Also known as conjunctivitis arida.
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my sister had a similar problem a while back. it turned out to not be pink eye. it was an allergic reaction to the solution and contacts she was using. i would suggest calling your eye doctor and re-evaulating your choice in lenses.
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Your eyes have been covered all night under your eyelids while asleep or you stayed up all night partying and studying.  If you are sleeping, then your eyes maybe allergic to something like pollen or pollution.  If you are staying up, your tear ducts are stopping and the eyes are not getting cleaned because of interruptions of your sleep patterns.  There are eye drops for dealing with allergies or dry eyes.  To be safe, consult a doctor.
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/under-eye-puffiness/AN00664\n\nWhat causes puffy eyes? Is there anything I can do to reduce it?\n\n\nMayo Clinic dermatologist Lawrence Gibson, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers.\nAnswer\nMild puffiness of the skin under your eyes can result from a number of causes, including:\n\nHeredity \nFluid retention such as due to changes in weather or hormone levels \nAllergies or dermatitis, especially if puffiness is accompanied by redness and itching \nUnder-eye puffiness is usually only a temporary cosmetic concern and rarely a sign of a serious underlying medical condition. Some tips for reducing mild under-eye puffiness:\n\nRaise the head of your bed at night. This helps prevent fluids from accumulating around your eyes as you sleep. \nWhile sitting up, apply a cool tap water compress to the skin under your eyes for a few minutes. You can also use chilled cucumber slices, a refrigerated gel mask or chilled, damp tea bags. \nThere is some anecdotal evidence that hemorrhoid cream applied under the eyes can reduce puffiness. But no clinical trials have evaluated its effectiveness for this use. Also, ingredients in hemorrhoid cream may be irritating to the skin around your eyes, resulting in dryness and inflammation.\n\nIf puffiness is severe and persistent or you notice swelling (edema) in other parts of your body, see your doctor. He or she will want to rule out other possible causes of swelling, such as kidney or thyroid problems or a side effect of medications.\n\n_______________________\n\nhttp://www.ageless.co.za/what-causes-puffy-eyes.htm#What%20causes%20puffy%20eyes?\n\nThyroid problems \nPeople suffering from a thyroid problem (also referred to as a goiter) normally have very protruding eyes - if you have any qualms about your thyroid not functioning effectively, or if you have any symptoms of an over - or under active thyroid please check the amount of iodine you consume, and consult your doctor immediately.\n\nAging and nutrition \nAs we age, the fragile skin around our eye start to lose its elasticity, and the lymphatic drainage system, which helps to keep the area voided of excess fluids, loses it proper functioning. \nNutrition can also play a part and although our product will assist in re-vitalizing the collagen and elastin in the skin around the eyes, you do need vitamin C in your body in order for collagen to be formed.\n\nIn the absence of vitamin C, the body cannot produce collagen. The RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of 60 mg of vitamin C per day it will not achieve much, nor will it assist in enhancing and furthering the quality of your skin – this amount is only enough to prevent beriberi (scurvy).\n\nTo assist in collagen formation and re-vitalizing your fragile skin around the eyes - please consider taking an extra vitamin C (ascorbic acid) supplement, after checking with your medical practitioner.\n\nWhen taking a vitamin C supplement, look at one that contains bioflavonoids (vitamin P) as well, as these bioflavonoids boosts the efficacy with which the vitamin will perform its work.\n\nTiredness \nPlain tiredness will add to the problem. Check the amount of hours you sleep and also take note of the amount of hours you work in front of a computer terminal or watch television – both these activities can cause strain.\n\nEyedrops will relieve irritation and a bloodshot look, but will do little to soothe tired eyes.\n\n... crying...
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It could be eye strain.  Are you getting enough sleep?  If you are studying, or reading, or staring at a computer monitor or TV for long hours, your eyes can become strained and this is nature's way of telling you to give it a rest.  Try doing something else for a while, take a nap, massage your muscles very gently under your eye.  Get lots of rest.
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Eye boogers are dried tears.  Tears have a great deal of salt and protein in them (think about how you have to clean contact lenses), so when the water evaporates as you sleep without blinking to clear the tears down your ducts, it leaves behind the salt and protein.
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Try AMO Complete solution. You should check with your eye dr. before resuming contact lens wear though.
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we blink to keep moisture on our eye so it doesn't dry out--when it does start to dry your eye will feel itchy and super uncomfortable--there is some people that can withhold blinking for long periods of times but not "a couple of hours" plus blinking is implusive most of the time meaning that we can't control it our body just does it for us-kinda like breathing\n\nif you found this helpful please select as "best answer" so both me and you get points!
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Your vision in that eye might be getting weak. Mostly though, being too tired, or doing too much close work causes it. Try taking a break from reading, computer work, knitting, whatever....just take a break about every half hour or so to let your eyes rest. Be sure to get plenty of sleep too, that's the body's natural repairitive phase.
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Carrots. Because they contain vitamins and rabbits don't wear glasses! Sorry couldn't resist! \n\nTry eye drops if your eyes are too dry. Also go to your optician and check that your eyes haven't deteriorated. You may need stronger glasses or a different type.
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If your eyes water excessively, and you are having to wipe tears from your cheeks all the time, if may be that your tear ducts are blocked.\n\nSee an eye doctor who can flush out your tear ducts and check for blockages
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I use Allergan's Refresh Tears or when my eyes are super dry I'll use the Liquigel drops by Allergan.  They just sort of spread over the eye and create a cool protective coating.  It's amazing how fast it hydrates.  You can buy it at any drugstore and they carry it at some Costco's, too.
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Because you need to drink more water? \n\nEight glasses a day to keep the dryness at bay!
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It could Be that either:\n\n1) your eye has excreted waste (greeney/yellow crsuty substance sometines kown as 'sleep') and has excreted too much therefore glueing your eye shut.\n\n2) Your eyes atre beginning to weep becuase you have hayfever, if so buy some Antihistemine tablets and take 2 a day and that should keep it at bay
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Use a good brand of eye drops like Refresh Tears at least 4 X daily.\n\nDon't take antihistamines or other medicines that can dry out your eyes.\n\nAsk your eye Dr or internist if you might have Sjogren's syndrome which is an auto immune disease where one common symptom is chronically dry eyes.\n\nhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/sjogrens/sjogrens.htm