Articles about dry eye
Clear explanations of dry eye symptoms and conditions, and what to do when home care is not enough.
Blepharitis that won't go away: what to do when home care isn't enough
Eyelid inflammation that keeps coming back: why, the role of Demodex, and what can be done beyond home care.
Demodex in the eyelids: the eyelash mite, symptoms and what the specialist does
The eyelash mite: the signs that suggest it, how the eye doctor identifies it, and what may help over time.
Painful eyes: causes, warning signs and when it is dryness
What can cause eye pain, when to see a doctor straight away and how to recognise pain caused by dry eye.
Itchy eyes: allergy, blepharitis or dry eye?
Telling allergy, blepharitis and dryness apart when your eyes itch, and what is checked if it recurs.
Dry eye: what it is, why it happens and when you need a specialist
The main guide: why the eye dries out, how it is diagnosed and what to do when drops are no longer enough.
Dry eye not improving with drops: what is checked and what to do
Why lubricating drops alone are not always enough, what is checked and the next steps when dryness persists.
Prescription eye drops for dry eye: what they do and who they suit
Prescription anti-inflammatory drops for dry eye: who they suit, what to expect and why follow-up matters.
Preservative-free eye drops for dryness: who needs them, and what to do when drops are not enough
Why preservatives may irritate the eye, who needs preservative-free drops, and when lubricants aren't enough.
Styes and chalazia that keep coming back: what the doctor does and when to seek help
Lingering chalazion, recurring styes: what the doctor does, how to reduce recurrence and when to get checked.
Burning eyes: why it happens and what to do
The common causes of burning eyes, warning signs, and what is checked when the burning keeps coming back.
Medicines that cause dry eyes
Which medicines can dry the eyes, what to do, and why not to stop one without the prescribing doctor.
Dry eye and diabetes: why it happens and what the specialist checks
How diabetes affects the eye surface, what is checked, and which treatments help when dryness persists.
Dry eye and rheumatic diseases: arthritis, lupus and more
How rheumatic diseases affect the eyes, what is checked and when you need to seek help at once.
Eyelids that do not close during sleep: morning dryness and corneal exposure
Eyes burning especially in the morning? Your eyelids may not close in sleep. Causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Neuropathic eye pain: when your eyes hurt and the examination looks normal
Strong eye pain and burning without clear signs of dryness: the cause, the tests and the treatment.
Hylo-Comod and hyaluronic acid eye drops: what you should know
A neutral explanation of hyaluronic acid lubricating drops, who they suit and when you need more than drops.
Dry eyes after a bone marrow transplant (ocular GVHD)
Ocular GVHD after a transplant causes severe dryness. Diagnosis and treatment with the transplant team.
Ocular rosacea: when facial redness reaches the eyelids
Rosacea can affect the eyelids and meibomian glands, causing dryness and burning. Tests and treatment.
Sjögren's syndrome and the eyes: severe dryness, diagnosis and treatment
How Sjögren's affects the eyes, what is checked, and which treatments help when the dryness is severe.
Dry eye and the thyroid gland: a link worth knowing about
Thyroid eye disease can start as dryness and burning. How it is recognised, checked and treated.
Warm compresses for the eyes: how to do them right, and what to do when they are not enough
How a warm compress helps the oil glands in the eyelid, doing it right, and what to do when it isn't enough.
The information on this site is general only. It is not medical advice and does not replace an examination by an eye doctor.