Dry eye cases increased after the pandemic, because many people spend long hours in front of devices that affect visual health. In relation to this, Dr. Verónica Talavera, an ophthalmologist at our clinic, provides us with valuable information about this syndrome:

Some symptoms we should pay attention to

• Burning, redness, stinging, tearing, feeling tired or the presence of a foreign body in the eyes. In more serious cases, there may be the sensation of an oily layer on the eyes, discomfort in light, eye pain, periocular pain and blurred vision.

What to do to prevent dry eye?

• If for work reasons you are exposed to screens for long hours, you must rest your eyes every 20 minutes for a minimum space of 20 seconds
• Wear glasses if you have a prescription, blink frequently and apply eye lubricants, if necessary
• To relax the eye muscles look up, down and to the sides
• Limit the time of use of the computer or any device, every 4 hours for a space of 15 to 20 minutes
• To rest your eyes, every hour close your eyes for 20 seconds and look into the distance as far as possible

Our Ophthalmology service offers several treatments, including the placement of tear tampons, which contribute to ocular lubrication, and scleral lenses to protect the corneal surface. We also have equipment for the preparation of autologous serum, indicated in severe cases.

Dr. Verónica Talavera
Ophthalmologist at Clínica Ricardo Palma