Give your eyes a blink breakDry eye treatment in Hyderabad

What is Dry Eye Disease?

Dry Eye Disease (DED) happens when your eyes don’t make enough tears, or when the tear film evaporates too quickly. The eye’s surface loses its lubrication, which leads to inflammation and damage to the cells on the surface of the eye.

Common triggers

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  Prolonged screen time

  Staring at monitors, phones and tablets reduces your blink rate by up to 50%, so tears evaporate faster.

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  Air-conditioned spaces

  AC units strip humidity from offices and classrooms, quickly drying the watery layer of your tears.

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  Urban pollution & smog

  Smog, dust and particulate matter upset the tear film’s chemical balance and irritate the eye’s surface.

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  Contact lens overuse

  Wearing lenses for too long blocks oxygen and draws moisture directly from the tear film.

Recognising dry eye symptoms

Dry eye shows up in many ways. Spotting the symptoms early helps prevent long-term damage to the eye’s surface.

• Redness & irritationBloodshot eyes from constant friction between the eyelids and a dry surface.Read the guide ›
• Burning or stingingA hot, burning feeling that worsens under fans, in drafts or after hours of focus.Read the guide ›
• Fluctuating blurry visionVision that drifts out of focus but clears for a moment after you blink.Read the guide ›
• Sensitivity to lightSquinting or discomfort in bright shops and offices, or with oncoming headlights.Read the guide ›
• Watery or teary eyesDryness can trigger reflex tearing: plenty of tears, but poor quality ones.Read the guide ›
• Gritty, sandy feelingLike dust, sand or an eyelash stuck in the eye that never goes away.Read the guide ›

Are you at higher risk?

Knowing your risk profile helps our doctors tailor your tests and prevention advice.

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  IT professionals

  Continuous screen focus sharply reduces blinking, leading to severe tear evaporation.

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  Students

  Long study hours on laptops, books and tablets add to eye strain and dry eye symptoms.

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  Office workers

  All-day air-conditioning and low humidity dry out the tear film every working day.

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  Senior citizens

  Age-related changes shrink the tear and oil glands, naturally reducing tear output.

Check your eyes in a minute

Not sure if you have dry eye? Start with these free tools from Pristine Eye Hospitals.

• Free self-checkDry eye test
  Answer 12 quick questions and get your OSDI dry eye score.Take the test
• 60-second checkBlink rate calculator
  Your camera counts your blinks for a minute and shows your dry eye risk. Private, with instant results.Check my blink rate
• Free Chrome extensionBlinkBreak
  A gentle reminder to take a 20-second blink break every 20 minutes, to ease screen eye strain.Add to Chrome

Advanced diagnostics that pinpoint the cause

Effective treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis. We map your type of Dry Eye Disease (evaporative, aqueous-deficient or mixed) with a full suite of precise tests.

• Meibography (meibomian gland imaging)Shows the structure of your oil-producing glands to detect blockage and gland loss early.
• Keratograph 5M & NIBUTMeasures, without touching the eye, how quickly your tears break up and dry out.
• Tear osmolarity testingObjectively measures how salty your tears are, a reliable marker of dry eye disease.
• OSDI score & surface stainingCombines a symptom questionnaire with surface staining dyes to map dryness on the cornea.

See all 16 dry eye tests

Dry eye treatment, tailored to you

Based on your test results, we combine advanced in-clinic procedures with simple changes at home for long-term relief.

• 1. Advanced in-clinic

  Restoring natural oil flow

  • LipiFlow® thermal pulsationAn FDA-approved system that warms and gently massages the inner eyelids to melt and clear hardened oils from clogged glands.
  • Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapyGentle light pulses calm inflammation around the eyelids, open blocked glands and support healthier tears.
• 2. Keep tears on the eye

  Conserving & boosting the tear film

  • Punctal plugs (temporary or long-term)Tiny plugs placed in the tear ducts slow drainage, so your natural tears stay on the eye longer.
  • Autologous serum eye dropsCustom drops made from your own blood serum. Rich in growth factors, they help heal a badly worn cornea.
  • Medicated drops & lubricantsPrescription anti-inflammatories such as cyclosporine A and lifitegrast to control long-term surface inflammation.
• 3. Treat the lid margins

  Eyelid hygiene & surface clearing

  • Lid margin debridement & BlephEx®Deep cleaning of the eyelid margins to sweep away the bacterial film and flakes linked to blepharitis.
  • Clinical lid wipes & ointmentsDaily lid hygiene to keep the base of the lashes clear of film, oil blockages and debris.
• 4. Habits for lasting comfort

  Lifestyle & environment coaching

  • Screen-time & blink coachingBlink exercises and posture changes to prevent strain during long hours at a desk.
  • Indoor environment & nutritionAdvice on humidifiers, hydration and an omega-3 rich diet to support healthy gland secretions.

Your path to eye comfort

1. 1
   Book your visit

   Schedule a dry eye consultation by phone or online.

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   Diagnostic scans

   Meibography, tear osmolarity and tear break-up mapping at our Hitech City clinic.

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   Your custom plan

   A personal plan pairing in-clinic therapy with simple care at home.

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   Follow-up

   Regular reviews to track healing, adjust drops and keep you comfortable.

Real relief, in their words

★★★★★

“Working 10+ hours a day on a screen left my eyes feeling like sand was trapped in them. Over-the-counter drops gave no lasting comfort. Under Dr. C. Jagadesh Reddy, the team ran a meibomian scan and recommended LipiFlow. The procedure was painless and the relief has been incredible.”

IT Systems Manager, Hitech City, Hyderabad

Beat the dry eye bluesAn IT professional’s success story

Relief after 5 years of painSuribabu garu’s IPL treatment · Telugu with English subtitles

Learn more about dry eye

• Dry Eye Syndrome – Complete Guide to Causes, Diagnosis & TreatmentRead article ›
• Should You Ask Your Eye Doctor About Punctal Plugs? Pros, Cons & What to ExpectRead article ›
• IPL, BlephEx, and the Latest Dry Eye Therapies: What Works?Read article ›
• Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Explained: A Major Cause of Persistent Dry EyesRead article ›
• Why Dry Eye Symptoms Get Worse With Screens — And What You Can Do TodayRead article ›
• Artificial Tears vs Prescription Drops: Which Should You Try First?Read article ›