Severe dry eye syndrome: Review after visiting Sejong Seoul Samsung Eye Clinic and sharing three practical methods

• If the oil layer of the eye is also dry, artificial tears alone cannot resolve the issue.
• My mother in her late 60s underwent punctal occlusion surgery at Sejong Seoul Samsung Eye Clinic due to severe dry eye syndrome.
• You are practicing three daily habits: using artificial tears, reducing screen time on your phone, and applying eye compresses.

 

 

My mother has very severe dry eye syndrome.

You went to the ophthalmology clinic for a check-up, and then,

My tears are also dried up, and the oil in my eyes is also dried up, so my dry eye syndrome is really severe.

As presbyopia develops and age increases, the transparency of the lens diminishes.

You had cataract surgery several years ago, which caused symptoms of corneal opacity.

Also, since my mother has diabetes,

Perhaps because of that influence, the world that had become a bit brighter after cataract surgery...

He has been saying that his vision has been blurry again recently...

 

Moreover, they are having a hard time because their eyes are very dry and gritty.

You have visited the local hospital and received prescriptions for eye drops and tears, but

Some days are very foggy, and sometimes you also experience floaters that fly around in front of your eyes like flies...

I was really worried...

Dry eye syndrome occurs among the three layers of the eye below.

The aqueous layer, which is the middle layer, makes up most of the tear film and plays a role in keeping the eyes moist and removing foreign substances from the eyes. When this aqueous layer becomes thin, it can worsen dry eye syndrome...

He was having a really hard time, so we took him to Sejong Seoul Samsung Hospital, where our son also goes.

Seoul Samsung Eye Clinic has three specialists.

He has a lot of experience, so he's trustworthy.

And since the three of you are well dividing the consultation hours, even after work, I took you home.

I was glad to be able to receive medical treatment.

 

 

I saw Director Heo Kang-cheol at Seoul Samsung Eye Clinic, and he immediately diagnosed me...

They said no oil is coming out of the eye.

Oil? Not tears, but oil???? As I explained earlier...

You were so dry that not even oil would come out.

 

At the same time, they immediately performed punctal occlusion surgery on the tear duct.

 

Punctal occlusion is a procedure that temporarily blocks the tear ducts and is performed for dry eye syndrome that cannot be resolved with eye drops.

The explanation below is taken from Sejong Seoul Samsung Eye Clinic.

After undergoing temporary punctal occlusion, they said the dryness and stiffness symptoms have definitely disappeared.

However, since it is temporary... they mentioned that you might also need to undergo permanent fistula closure surgery later.

 

You have undergone the first procedure at Sejong Seoul Samsung Hospital, but still, there is a possibility to improve dry eye syndrome.

She told me that she found ways to practice in daily life and that they are effective for her as well.

The three practical methods to improve dry eye syndrome are as follows.

1. Applying artificial tears

I think it might be the most common method for dry eye syndrome.

Artificial tears that supply insufficient tears! Mom always carries them with her and frequently applies them whenever she feels discomfort.

I'm also thinking of buying artificial tears, but I keep delaying, and as autumn comes again and it gets dry, my eyes feel uncomfortable.

I need to go buy it right away.

 

② Not looking at the phone for a long time

Because my mother has trigger finger syndrome as well, it is not easy for her to do Bible copying in a notebook.

These days, I am copying the Bible through an app on my phone...

Not only that, but when you place an order for what you need or when you look at stocks, you often also look at the computer monitor.

Because of that, my eyes seem to be more dry, so these days I try not to look at it for more than an hour.

When taking a break from eye strain, look out the window at the green mountains and trees or,

My mother is growing many potted plants, so she takes care of them and gives her eyes a rest.

And you are making an effort not to look at your phone in the dark when you wake up early in the morning.

③ Applying an eye compress

This was something I shared with you.

We have an eye mask at home that includes a heating function inside.

I ordered four, one for each family member.

So I gave you this one. When you warm it up in the microwave and wear the eye mask,

They said their eyes feel more comfortable and less dry.

As we enter the fall season again, your eyes may become severely dry once more.

I looked into it before by asking questions on the community as well.

I'm also thinking that I should undergo another examination at the hospital and try to receive proper treatment.

Dry eye syndrome is also a problem I can't take lightly, so I should diligently practice some methods to manage it.