Dry eye syndrome

                                           Elaborated by:

                                       Monika Dúbravková and

                                         Eliška Kudláčková

                                          Dry Eye Syndrome



•      a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture in the eye.



•      one of the most common problems treated by eye physicians.

                                              Symptoms

•      Itching

•      Burning

•      Irritation

•      Redness

•      Blurred vision that improves with blinking

•      Excessive tearing

•      Increased discomfort after periods of reading, watching TV, or working on a computer



                                       What Causes Dry Eyes?



•      In dry eye syndrome, the eye doesn't produce enough tears, or the tears have a chemical
composition that causes them to evaporate too quickly.



•      dry, dusty or windy climate.





•      when you're staring at a computer screen all day.



•      As we grow older, our bodies produce less oil



•      Without as much oil to seal the watery layer, the tear film evaporates much faster, leaving
dry areas on the cornea.



                                     Contact lens and dry eyes



•      dry eyes are the most common complaint among contact lens wearers.

•      Dry eye syndrome makes contact lenses feel uncomfortable.

•      People who wear contact lenses should take them out and keep eyes well hydrated

                                               Tears



•      Tears are formed in several glands around the eye.



•      The water layer is produced in the lacrimal gland



•      Excess tears flow into two tiny drainage ducts in the corner of the eye by the nose.

                                             Tear film

                                       Treatment for Dry Eyes

•      artificial tears, which are lubricating eyedrops



•      Check the label, but better yet, check with your optometrist or ophthalmologist before buying
any over-the-counter eye drops.

                                             Conclusion

•      Drink plenty of water to keep body moisturized

•      Minimize time in certain weather conditions

•      Protect the eyes from harsh weather conditions like wind and dust

•      Make sure medication is not causing dry eyes

•      Eat healthy food containing eye nutrients especially with vitamin A, C, and E

•      When watching tv, using the computer or other eye straining activities, take frequent breaks

•      Get plenty of sleep to keep eyes healthy

                                             Vocabulary

•      Itching - svědění

•      Moisture - vlhkost

•      Salmon – losos

•      Artificial – umělé

•      Drops – kapky

•      Harsh – nevlídný

•      Evaporate – vysušit

•      Sufficient - vhodný

•      Blinking - mrkání



•    Thank you for your attention