Ziena Prescription Glasses for Dry Eye

Zienna Prescription Glasses for Dry Eye are equipped with a removable silicone eye cup or moisture chamber that helps seal out wind, air drafts, dust and pollen. The silicone eye cup magnetically snaps onto the frame providing a seal around your entire eye. If your eyes feel are not experiencing dryness, simply remove the eye cup.

Why Ziena Prescription Glasses for for Dry Eye?

Dry eye occurs because you eyes don’t produce enough tears to provide adequate lubrication. Sometimes your eyes may tear, but the high salt content causes your eyes to burn even more. This can be blinding and very dangerious, especially if you are driving. Your eyes also may not produce enough tears, causing severe dryness. This is a fairly common condition that can be treated with eye drops prescriped by your opthamologist. Wearing Ziena Prescription Glasses for Dry Eye blocks out wind and air drafts, keeping the eyes moist.

How Do the Removable Eye Cups Work to Prevent Dry Eye?

The Ziena Dry Eye Cups are made of silicone and do not contain any latex. The silicone is soft and pliable and conforms to the curves of your face. The silicone is not sticky, and can be removed for easy cleaning with soap and water. The cup acts as a gasket that surrounds the entire eye socket from brow to cheekbone. This protects the eye from irritating air drafts and dust. An insulated chamber is created around the eye to lock in moisture and prevent the eyes from drying out.

Causes of Dry Eye

Your tear film has three layers, fatty oils, aqueous fluid and mucus. These layers keep the surface of the eyes smooth, clear and lubribcated. Any disruption of one of these layers can lead to decreased tear production. This condition is called Keratoconjunctivitis.

Here are some common causes of dry eyes: Aging, Certain Medical Conditions, certain medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, birth control and acne medication.

If you do not protect your eyes, your eyes may sting or burn. Your eyes may also become more sensitive to light, become watery and become red. Your vision may become blurred or it become difficut to open your eyes. It’s best to wear glasses with dry eye protection to keep your eyes moist and keep out irritants. The Ziena line of glasses are an excellent solution.

Symptoms of Dry Eye

Dry eyes feel uncomfortable. If you have dry eyes, your eyes may sting or burn. You may experience dry eyes in certain situations, such as on an airplane, in an air-conditioned room, while riding a bike or after looking at a computer screen for a few hours.

Treatments range from lifestyle changes to eyedrops. Many patience may sense improvement if they simply drink more water every day. Surprisingly, this is not something your doctor will tell you what to do.