Autoimmune Diseases and Dry Eye Disease
Our defense systems fight against diseases and infections by targeting harmful bacteria and viruses. An autoimmune condition occurs when the immune system somehow misidentifies...
Autoimmune Diseases and Dry Eye Disease
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Cataract Surgery Can Induce Dry Eye Disease (DED)
Cataract and cataract surgery Cataract is a condition in which the natural lens in the eye loses its inherent transparency, restricting light from passing through the eye and...
Cataract Surgery Can Induce Dry Eye Disease (DED)
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Why people with diabetes are more prone to developing DED
Dry eye disease (DED), or keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is common in diabetic patients. Studies show that up to 54% of people with diabetes experience dry eye symptoms.1 While the...
Why people with diabetes are more prone to developing DED
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How to spot dry eye disease in children
‘Doctor, my kid is blinking a lot, and the eye is in pain’. This is one of the commonest complaints I see in my consultation. When should parents be concerned? Dry eye...
How to spot dry eye disease in children
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10 typical signs of dry eye disease
Dry Eye Disease (DED) sounds easy enough to be recognized, doesn't it? In fact, many people may not even know if they have dry eye syndrome or not. So, check out the list of 10...
10 typical signs of dry eye disease
What Do I Do If I Think I Have Dry Eye Disease?
If you have dry eye syndrome such as stinging, burning, sensitivity to light, or you think you have dry eye disease, make an appointment with an ophthalmologist to get your eyes...
What Do I Do If I Think I Have Dry Eye Disease?
How Often Can I Use Artificial Tears?
The bottled products with preservatives can be safely used up to 4-6 times a day. The single-use, preservative free artificial tears can be used up to 10 times a day. In any case,...
How Often Can I Use Artificial Tears?
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Can Dry Eye Disease Cause Fluctuating Vision?
If your vision fluctuates throughout the day or from one day to the other, and in addition your eyes feel irritated and scratchy, then you may have dry eye disease - DED. In more...
Can Dry Eye Disease Cause Fluctuating Vision?
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Can Everyone Suffer From Dry Eye Disease?
DED is not universal, it affects about 6.5 to 12% of population in Singapore, but with age, we all lose a bit of tear quantity and quality, which increases the risk of having dry...
Can Everyone Suffer From Dry Eye Disease?
What Are The Symptoms Of Dry Eye Disease?
Dry eye syndrome vary and may include stinging, burning or sensitivity to light, watery eyes, blurred vision, etc. In addition to these symptoms, dry eye disease may cause inflammation...