Dry eye is eye inflammation caused by conjunctiva and cornea not being able to keep wet. It is due to insufficient amount of tears or poor quality tears. Dry eye can be divided into two categories: insufficient tear type and hyperevaporative type. Severely dry eyes can cause corneal surface damage. The key to treatment is to find the root cause and cure it. Dry eye is a chronic illness and needs long-term treatment. Patients should adhere to the treatment.
How is Dry eyes treated in practice?