Loughborough Optician Launches New Dry Eyes Treatment Website

LEICESTER, U.K. - Nov. 15, 2014 - PRLog -- While dry eye is not always thought of as the most urgent eye condition, its prevalence is estimated at over 15% of the population and has a greater effect on women than men. Dry eye problems also have a vast impact on a patient’s quality of life.

‘Most patients who suffer dry eye are likely to have initially been seen by their doctor who normally prescribes an older generation of eye drops such as Hypromellose or Lacrilube, but now many Loughborough GP’s are now referring patients to ourselves as we have the right equipment and expertise to make an accurate diagnosis or recommend more appropriate new generation medication and or other treatments to help dry eyes’ said Optometrist Mohammed Bhojani.

Causes Of Dry Eyes

'Dry eyes can occur from simple overuse of VDU and tablets causing mild symptoms of soreness and irritation to more severe symptoms associated with conditions such as arthritis and other inflammatory conditions’, said Mohammed.

Many GP’s now refer patients to Visual Answers through the Charnwood Red Eye Scheme that allows local doctors to refer their patients to accredited practices like Visual Answers as an alternative to sending them to Leicester Royal Infirmary saving time and costs and improving access and convenience to patients.

Visual Answers have also launched a website to help in the treatment of dry eyes and help alleviate symptoms.

A Site For Sore Eyes

‘Our website http://www.dryeyestreatment.co.uk/ allows those that suffer from dry, stingy and gritty eyes to manage and alleviate their symptoms better, we always strongly advice patients to come into the practice to be formally diagnosed with dry eye but the website is a useful resource for clients to order online once they have had a diagnosis made by ourselves or a doctor’, said Mohammed

New Products and Treatments For Dry Eye

‘A new generation of dry eye products and treatments has evolved that are preservative-free and offer better lubrication and longer relief of symptoms. One of the most effective new drops are called Thealoze Duo which contains two active ingredients that work together in a synergistic way on your eye surface. One ingredient (Trehalose 3%) reduces cell dehydration and improves the healing of the corneal surface itself.  Trehalose is actually found in cells of Cactii plants to retain water in dry, arid conditions. The other ingredient is Hyaluronic Acid (0.15%) is found naturally in our bodies and also helps retain water providing slow release of the water molecules – Hyaluronic acid also improves lubrication of the eye surface due to its exceptional visco-elastic properties. It is now the ‘gold standard’ of dry eye treatment in hospitals’ said Mohammed.

Other Factors Causing Dry Eyes

Dry eyes can be caused by a range of factors such as air conditioning, dry environments, working with computers, hormonal changes and contact lenses. The drop uses the ABAK delivery system which calibrates the drop dosage so is very easy to use and is preservative and phosphate free. A bottle last up to 3 months after opening.

For more information about Dry Eyes and their treatment contact Visual Answers on 44 1509 414151 and book for a dry eye assessment or go to http://www.dryeyestreatment.co.uk/ and find out more about thier 90 Day Treatment Plan that guarantees better feeling and more comfortable eyes.