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Why watering eyes can be dry eyes
A healthy tear film has water, oil and mucin in balance. When the oil layer fails, usually because the glands in the lid margins are blocked, tears evaporate too fast. The surface gets irritated and the eye responds with a flood of reflex tears, which is why so many people with dry eye complain of watering. Treating the dryness is what stops the watering.
What it feels like
Grittiness, as though there is sand in the eye. Burning by the afternoon. Blurring that clears when you blink. Redness. Heavy, tired eyes after a day of screens. Contact lenses that used to be comfortable and are not any more. Paradoxically, watering.
What is assessed
Dry eye has several causes and they need different treatment, so the point of the examination is to work out which one you have.
Tear film evaluation: how fast the film breaks up, and how much tear there is
Lid margin and gland assessment: blocked oil glands are the commonest cause and are treatable
Corneal surface staining: shows where the surface is actually damaged
Blink assessment: incomplete blinking during screen work keeps the surface exposed
General review: thyroid problems, autoimmune conditions and several common medicines cause dry eye
Treatment
Lubricants are the start and not the whole answer. Preservative free drops if you need them often. Warm compresses and lid hygiene done properly and consistently, which is what actually clears blocked glands. Anti inflammatory treatment where the surface is inflamed. Punctal occlusion where tear volume is genuinely low. And the boring part that works: fixing the environment.
The screen part
Blink rate drops sharply when you concentrate on a screen. Put the monitor below eye level so your lids cover more of the eye, look at something far away for twenty seconds every twenty minutes, move air conditioning vents so they are not blowing across your face, and take contact lenses out earlier in the evening than you think you need to.
The examination room, where the tear film and lid margins are assessed
Booking this
Ring +91 82963 57123, message the clinic on WhatsApp, or use the booking form. Say it is about dry eye treatment so the right amount of time is set aside, and mention it if your eyes may need dilating so you can arrange not to drive.
Questions people ask about this
Will drops cure it?
Drops relieve symptoms. Whether it settles for good depends on the cause. Blocked oil glands respond well to lid treatment done consistently over weeks.
How long before it improves?
Lubricants help within days. Lid treatment for gland blockage takes four to six weeks of daily work before the difference is clear.
Are the drops I bought over the counter fine?
Often yes, but many contain preservatives that make things worse if you use them more than four times a day. Bring the bottle in and we will tell you.
Can dry eye damage my eyes?
Severe untreated dry eye can damage the corneal surface. Most cases do not get there, but it is not a condition to simply live with.
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I visited Dr. Rinku Das for consultation and cataract treatment multiple times. It has been a great experience for all of us. She attends everyone with a lot of patience and empathy. Throughout the course of her treatment, she is very diligent and transparent which makes the whole experience pleasant.
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We are deeply grateful for the exceptional care and expertise provided by Dr. Rinku Das . From the initial consultation to my cataract surgery and the implantation of the TECNIS Eyhance IOL lens, her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine compassion were outstanding.
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We have been consulting Dr Rinku Das for more than 9 years now. She is very competent, kind and friendly.
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Dr Rinku is a very good doctor who gives genuine advice and builds confidence in the patient esp senior citizens as they have lot of questions.
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Dr. Rinku Das was very patient and conducted a thorough examination.
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Dr. Rinku Das is very calm and polite. She listens patiently, and I have been a regular visitor.
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