Morning Eye Opening Difficulty: Causes and Solutions for Seniors
In the morning, I am unable to open my eyes and need to massage them with my hands to get them open? Hello Doctor: My mother is in her 50s, and she has told me that recently, when she wakes up in the morning, she is unable to open her eyes and has to massage the area around her e...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello, Xiaoshan: Your mother's symptoms are very similar to those of patients with insufficient tear secretion. During sleep, the eyes do not blink, leading to poor tear exchange, and if there is insufficient tear production, the symptoms can become severe, resulting in dryn...[Read More] Morning Eye Opening Difficulty: Causes and Solutions for Seniors
Managing Chronic Dry Eye: Treatment Options and Herbal Remedies
How to manage dry eye syndrome? Hello; I am currently at the ophthalmology outpatient clinic of Chiayi Christian Hospital, where the doctor diagnosed me with chronic conjunctivitis that has progressed to dry eye syndrome. I have been using artificial tears for two weeks without i...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello: Regarding your question, here are the answers: 1. Dry Eye Syndrome: As the name suggests, it refers to the symptoms caused by insufficient secretion of tear fluid or changes in its quality, leading to an inability to maintain moisture on the surface of the eyes. 2. Caus...[Read More] Managing Chronic Dry Eye: Treatment Options and Herbal Remedies