Dry eye syndrome

Dry eye syndrome is linked with too little tear production or poor tear quality. The tear film protects the cornea, so instability causes burning, gritty sensation, redness and eye fatigue.

Causes include prolonged screen use, reduced blinking, dry air, contact lenses, age, menopause, blepharitis, autoimmune disease and some medications.

How It Appears

Besides dryness, reflex tearing, light sensitivity, fluctuating clarity, evening discomfort and intolerance of wind or air conditioning may occur.

Diet And Keto

Diet does not replace eye treatment, but low Omega-3 intake, vitamin A deficiency, inflammatory disease and dehydration may worsen mucosal comfort. On keto, chronic underhydration and overly strict restriction should be avoided.

What Helps

Artificial tears, screen breaks, blepharitis treatment, humidity control and contact lens adjustment are used. Drops with preservatives may irritate eyes when used frequently.

When To See A Doctor

Pain, marked light sensitivity, vision loss, trauma, purulent discharge or dryness together with autoimmune symptoms require ophthalmology assessment.

What Daily Routine Changes

With dry eye, drops are not the only factor: blinking frequency, monitor height, breaks, air humidity and eyelid margin inflammation matter. Small workplace changes may sometimes reduce symptoms more than randomly switching drops.

With frequent dry mouth, joint pain and dry eyes, clinicians may check autoimmune causes, including Sjögren syndrome.