TREATMENT OF DRY EYE

1.ARTIFICIAL EYE DROPS:

For example polyvinyl alcohol used during day time.

Arificial tear ointments: used at night.

Acetyl cysteine eye drops for filamentary keratitis

2.PUNCTAL PLUGS: 

Temporary and permanent

3.PUNCTAL CAUTERY:

1.       Anti-inflammatory agents

                                  a.      topical steriod  as flouromethalone 

b.       Omega 3 fatty acids supplementation

c.       Oral tetracycline for 3 month control blephritis

2.       Contact lenses( reservoir effect of fluid trapped behind the lens)

3.       Environmental humidity

a.       Room humidifiers

b.       Reduction of room temperatures

c.       Use of swimming googles outside to reduce evaporation

4.       Botulinum toxin to orbicularis to control blephrospasm

5.       Oral cholinergic agents such as pilocarpine

5.IMMUNOMODULATORS:

Cyclosporine eye drops

6.PLASMA FROM  SAME PERSON'S BLOOD: