Have you ever experienced Dry Eye Syndrome (DES)? Most of you have already had one of the symptoms without really noticing. Dry Eye Syndrome can happen for different reasons, from natural to environmental factors, while some of you can develop the symptoms while wearing contact lenses.
Understanding and identifying Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry Eye Syndrome is a common treatable condition that usually occurs due to your eye’s reduced ability to produce normal tears. It can be triggered by age-related factors, especially in the elderly and women going through menopause; and can also be due to an excessive exposure to blue light screens, low humidity environments, seasonal allergies as well as specific medical conditions such as diabetes and lupus amongst others, and use of some medications such as painkillers and even birth control pills.
It is therefore important to alleviate the symptoms. Dry eyes can be accompanied by several symptoms such as blurred vision, itchy eyes, dryness, irritation, red eyes and even inflammation, which make wearing your contact lenses less pleasant and comfortable. Even though contact lenses are an alternative to traditional glasses and sunglasses, these symptoms may somehow be the reasons why people stop wearing their contact lenses. Typically meant to be hydrated, your contact lenses can irritate the surface of your eye whether they are not suited to your vision and the curve of your eyes, or they are of poor quality and absorb a lot of tears.
Don’t give up wearing contact lenses
We do have a well-known soothing solution for your relief. Artelac product range of eye drops has been carefully developed by Bausch + Lomb to provide fast and lasting relief from the irritation and discomfort caused by your contact lenses.
This range of eye drops contains an active ingredient called Hypromellose, which acts as a lubricant when your eyes produce less tears than the normal. The Hypromellose increases the thickness of the solution which has a moisturising effect and helps the solution to stay in contact with your eye for a longer period. It protects and hydrates your eyes no matter the severity of dryness.
Discover Artelac product range of eye drops in single dose units (preservative free), in pharmacies around the island. These eye drops are contact lens friendly and can be used by children, adults and the elderly.
Direction of use
Take out your lenses before using Artelac eye drops, instil one drop into the conjunctival sac and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting back your lenses. To be repeated 3-5 times daily or as the need arises.
Follow your doctor’s advice if the symptoms persist.
