Dry eye syndrome affects 20% of the population [Salud] – 07/12/2018

Mexico City – Dry Eye Syndrome (SOS) is a multifactorial disorder that affects between 10 and 20% of the population over 40 years old.

At a press conference, ophthalmologist Fernando Peniche said that if it is not detected and treated on time, the condition can be chronic and even cause blindness in cases extremes.

Factors such as age contribute to dry eye, and it is also recurrent in postmenopausal women. rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis C and diabetes.

He added that the use of mobile devices and air conditioning make the eyes dry, especially in the new generations. In the case of the use of tablets, mobile phones and consoles, it is recommended to rest the eyes off, and if it is an adult population, use lubricating drops.

The specialist in refractive surgery mentions that if this syndrome is detected Treatment may last a little less than a month, but if it is already chronic, it requires a lubricating formula.

Similarly, Peniche commented that if this syndrome is not treated, it can result in a corneal transplant.