What Is Xerophthalmia?
Xerophthalmia treatment is performed for dry eyes. This disorder is found in many people today. There is a layer in front of the human eye. This layer undertakes the tasks of both protection and keeping wet.
Thanks to the layer, the eyes are protected against various external factors such as wind and dust. Additionally, some microorganisms are kept away from the eyes. Xerophthalmia occurs due to reasons such as damage to this layer in the eye, its lack and irregularity.
We, as Retina Academy, apply xerophthalmia treatment within the scope of our services. In this way, we ensure that the problem of dryness in your eyes is eliminated. The doctors who are experts in the field will assist you in the treatment.
What are the Symptoms of Xerophthalmia?
Some symptoms occur in people with dry eyes. If you have these symptoms, you can contact us and find out what your disease is.
Having a tear in the eye is good in many ways. It prevents the emergence of problems such as burning in particular. If you have burning in your eyes, this may be a sign of Xerophthalmia. As a specialist institution, we frequently encounter burning complaints.
At the same time, stinging or foreign body sensation in the eyes are also among the symptoms. If you often feel as if something is in your eye and is causing it to sting, you may have a Xerophthalmia (dryness) problem.
Among the symptoms of Xerophthalmia, there are things such as redness, itching. We treat patients who come to us with these symptoms.
What are the Causes of Xerophthalmia?
There can be many different factors that cause dry eyes. First of all, these may be due to the patient himself or due to environmental factors. People who spend a lot of time in front of the computer may experience dryness.
At the same time, the people wearing lens may experience dry eyes due to reasons such as improper use of these lenses. These are the main causes of dryness in the patients we treat as Retina Academy.
With Xerophthalmia treatment, we eliminate the dry eye problem of these patients. Medicines used for various diseases can also cause dry eyes. These drugs are among the main causes of dry eye problem in many patients. The living and working environment is also effective in this regard. Being constantly in very light and bright areas is among the causes of dry eyes.
What are The Treatment Methods of Xerophthalmia?
We provide treatment services for people with xerophthalmia. The most preferred treatment method for this disease is tear drops and gels. Patients are examined in detail by our doctors.
If tear drops will be used, the most appropriate one is selected according to the patient. Medication is also among the treatment methods. It is possible to reduce or eliminate the dryness problem with the drugs given to the patient.
At the same time, the tear ducts are blocked, so tears can also stay longer. With these treatment methods, dryness is eliminated. Our institution treats your xerophthalmia with these and similar methods without any problems.
How is Detailed Eye Examination Performed?
We, as Retina Academy, apply a detailed eye examination to our patients who come with dryness and similar complaints.
Within the scope of this examination, the eye is examined in detail. On average, a detailed examination is done for 30 minutes or longer. Drops are applied and looked at the eye ground.
As part of the examination, we first perform a visual acuity test. This test is important for detecting eye problems. Glasses test is also included in our examination.
Your eye number is determined by our doctors with the measurement made. We also do eyelid control. Within the scope of this examination, we also perform procedures such as tear tests and tear duct system control.
Within the scope of our detailed examination service, eye muscle examination and eye pressure measurement are also performed. With the help of pupil dilating drops, we also perform an examination of the fundus.
We, as Retina Academy, perform a detailed examination in this way. If a dry eye problem is encountered during the examination, we help you with dry eye treatment. Within the scope of this treatment, it is possible to completely get rid of the dryness problem.
How Does IPL Treatment Work for Dry Eyes?
IPL is a new and effective treatment method used in the treatment of dry eyes. Thanks to this treatment, we help you get rid of the problem of dryness. IPL stands out as an effective laser treatment method. During this treatment, a gel is applied to the eyelid.
After the gel is applied, the laser treatment process begins. With this application we make, we ensure that the sebaceous glands that are not working or clogged are opened.
Within the scope of our process, sebum production, which helps to prevent the evaporation of tears, starts again. In this way, the problem of dryness in your eyes is eliminated. As an experienced institution in the field, we apply the dryness treatment method called IPL to our patients in this way.
How many times and at what intervals is the treatment applied?
We recommend the IPL treatment method we apply for dry eyes to many of our patients. Within the scope of this treatment, the problem of dryness is eliminated in a very short time.
After the examination to be performed in our institution, we determine how many times the treatment will be applied. We can say that this application is generally completed in 3 or 4 sessions. However, the application interval is 15 days.
We apply dry eye treatment to our patients with the IPL laser method in 3 or 4 sessions with an interval of 15 days. For this treatment, we provide service with professional doctors who are experts in their field.
How is the treatment applied? How long does the treatment take?
The treatment for dry eyes is extremely practical and effective. Within the scope of this treatment, we provide you with protective glasses during the procedure. Thanks to these special glasses, we ensure that no problems occur in your eyes.
Then we apply the IPL treatment to the lower lid. This operation is completed by making 4 or 5 different points. This dry eye treatment is completed in an average of 15 minutes. As a result of its completion in a short time, we use this method a lot today. It is also ideal for dryness as it is a painless treatment.
What are The Complications of Xerophthalmia?
It is possible for people with xerophthalmia to experience various complications. One of the most common problems experienced by our patients is eye infections.
Because tears have a protective effect and this protection is removed due to dryness. Infections occur. Another effect is damage to the surface of the eye. Problems such as corneal abrasion may occur due to dryness. Dry eyes also affect daily life a lot.
For this reason, tasks such as driving a car, using a computer, or reading a book, which are frequently performed in daily life, may become more difficult. Within the scope of the treatment we offer as Retina Academy, we help you get rid of the problem of dryness and the complications that occur in this direction.
Xerophthalmia Treatment Prices 2024
People with xerophthalmia may wonder about the prices of the treatment required for this. As a professional institution, we conduct a patient examination before determining the treatment price. Within the scope of this examination, the problem of dryness in the eye is determined by us.
The treatment method to be applied and the duration of this treatment are determined during the examination. After the examination process, we present you our price offer for xerophthalmia treatment.