Dry eye treatment in Delhi at Dr Aggarwal’s Eye Clinic addresses one of the fastest-growing eye complaints in the city. Delhi’s pollution, dry weather, air-conditioning and long screen hours combine to make dry eye disease unusually common here — and easy to ignore until the burning, grittiness and fluctuating vision become daily problems. With proper diagnosis and a stepped treatment plan, dry eye can be brought under control and kept comfortable. Our Moti Nagar clinic is CGHS / ESIC empanelled and offers everything from tear-film testing to IPL therapy.
What Is Dry Eye Disease?
Dry eye disease occurs when your eyes don’t make enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly to keep the surface of the eye stable and lubricated. A healthy tear film has three layers — oil, water and mucus — and problems with any of them can cause dryness. The most common cause is meibomian gland dysfunction, where the tiny oil glands in the eyelids get blocked and the tears evaporate too fast.
Dry eye is a chronic condition, but it is very manageable. In a polluted, high-screen-time city like Delhi we see significantly higher rates of dry eye than the national average, including in young IT professionals and students, not only older adults.
Symptoms of Dry Eye
- Burning, stinging or a gritty, sandy feeling
- Redness and irritation
- Watery eyes (a reflex to dryness)
- Blurred vision that clears when you blink
- Tired eyes and difficulty with screens or reading
- Sensitivity to light and wind
- Discomfort with contact lenses
Causes & Risk Factors for Dry Eye
- Screen use — reduced blinking during device use
- Air pollution and dust — a major factor in Delhi
- Air-conditioning, fans and dry weather
- Ageing and hormonal changes (especially post-menopause)
- Contact lens wear
- Certain medications and systemic conditions (e.g. thyroid, rheumatoid arthritis)
- Previous eye surgery
Diagnosis at Our Clinic
Effective treatment starts with finding out why your eyes are dry. At Dr Aggarwal’s Eye Clinic we assess the tear film with:
- Schirmer test — measures tear production
- Tear break-up time — checks how quickly tears evaporate
- Slit-lamp examination of the eyelids and ocular surface
- Meibography [[VERIFY: if available]] — images the oil glands to detect meibomian gland dysfunction
This tells us whether the problem is low tear volume, rapid evaporation, or both — and guides the right treatment.
Dry Eye Treatment Options
Lubricating drops
Preservative-free artificial tears relieve mild dry eye and protect the ocular surface.
Anti-inflammatory therapy
For moderate-to-severe cases, short courses of anti-inflammatory drops calm surface inflammation that keeps dry eye going.
IPL therapy
Intense Pulsed Light treats meibomian gland dysfunction — the leading cause of evaporative dry eye — by restoring healthy oil flow.
Punctal plugs
Tiny plugs placed in the tear-drainage ducts keep natural tears on the eye longer.
Lifestyle and lid care
Warm compresses, lid hygiene, screen breaks (the 20-20-20 rule) and a humidified environment support every other treatment.
Recovery & Aftercare
Dry eye is managed rather than “cured,” so aftercare is about consistency. Use your drops and do your lid care daily, take regular screen breaks, and protect your eyes from dust and direct AC. Most patients feel meaningfully better within a few weeks of starting the right plan, and follow-up visits let us fine-tune it. Treating dry eye also protects the cornea from long-term surface damage.
Why Choose Dr Aggarwal’s Eye Clinic for Dry Eye Treatment in Delhi?
- Proper tear-film diagnosis — not just “here are some drops”
- Full treatment range including IPL therapy and punctal plugs
- Experience with Delhi’s pollution- and screen-related dry eye
- Experienced ophthalmologists led by Dr Rakesh K Aggarwal
- CGHS / ESIC empanelled, convenient Moti Nagar location
Book Your Dry Eye Assessment
Stop living with burning, gritty eyes. Book a dry eye assessment at Dr Aggarwal’s Eye Clinic, Moti Nagar — call +91-98110 60269 or contact us online.
FAQs on Dry Eye Treatment
Is dry eye disease curable?
It is a chronic condition that can be effectively managed to relieve symptoms and prevent damage.
Why is dry eye worse in Delhi?
Delhi’s pollution, dry weather and high screen time all worsen dry eye disease.
Are eye drops enough for dry eye?
For mild cases, yes; moderate-to-severe cases may need anti-inflammatory drops, IPL therapy or punctal plugs.
What is IPL therapy for dry eye?
Intense Pulsed Light therapy treats meibomian gland dysfunction, a common cause of evaporative dry eye.
Is dry eye treatment covered by insurance?
Consultation and many treatments are covered under CGHS/ESIC for eligible patients.