Noticeable soothing of burning, grittiness, and evening eye fatigue.
Modern Lifestyle & Tear Film Care
Dry Eye and Digital Eye Strain Treatment in Hyderabad
Targeted relief for burning, gritty, watering eyes and digital screen fatigue—treating the root tear-film imbalance rather than just masking symptoms.
Overview /
Understanding dry eye & screen strain
Dry Eye Disease happens either when your eyes do not produce enough tears or—more commonly today—when the protective oil layer of your tears evaporates too quickly due to prolonged laptop/mobile use, air conditioning, or blocked eyelid glands (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction).
Paradoxically, dry eyes often water excessively because the irritated surface triggers reflex tearing. At Dr. Kulsum's Eye Care Centre, we examine your tear film and eyelid margins under high magnification to restore lasting comfort.
AT OUR SUN CITY CENTRE
Unhurried, doctor-led evaluation
Every examination is performed personally by Dr. Kulsum Zaidi. You receive a clear explanation of your eye findings, treatment choices, and expected recovery before making any decision.
Symptoms & diagnosis /
When to see the doctor & what we check
Early assessment gives you the widest, safest choice of treatments.
01 / Symptoms
Signs to watch for
- Burning, stinging, or a gritty 'sand in the eye' sensation
- Eyes feeling heavy, tired, or red after 2–3 hours of laptop or mobile work
- Blurry vision that clears temporarily when you blink
- Excessive reflex watering in wind or air-conditioned rooms
- Neck, forehead, or eye strain headaches by evening (Computer Vision Syndrome)
02 / Suitability
Who should be examined
- IT professionals, students, and office workers spending 4+ hours daily on screens
- Adults over 45, postmenopausal women, and contact lens wearers
- Patients using long-term medicated eye drops or recovering from eye procedures
03 / Diagnostics at our centre
Tests we perform
Slit-Lamp Tear Film & Eyelid Margin Check
Evaluates tear film stability and checks for Meibomian gland blockage or blepharitis.
Digital Refraction & Blue-Light / Ergonomic Review
Checks whether an uncorrected minor spectacle power is worsening your screen fatigue.
Step by step /
What happens on the day
Every step is explained before it happens so you and your family feel calm and prepared.
01
Tear Film & Lid Assessment
We identify why your eyes are drying out instead of handing out random over-the-counter drops.
02
Custom Relief Protocol
Receive a simple daily routine of preservative-free drops, lid care, and workspace adjustments.
03
Comfort Review
A follow-up check ensures redness, burning, and screen fatigue have resolved.
Options & planning your budget /
Treatment options & cost transparency
Dry eye evaluation is covered under standard OPD consultation, with affordable preservative-free lubricants.
What determines your cost?
- Standard OPD consultation and tear-film evaluation
- Prescribed preservative-free lubricant drops or anti-glare computer glasses
Payments & insurance
We accept UPI and Cash payments (no card payments). We also support health insurance and TPA claims—message us on WhatsApp with your policy card or prescription to receive a clear package estimate before your visit.
After your visit /
Recovery, benefits & honest safety notes
Key benefits at our centre
- Avoids harmful redness-whitening OTC drops that cause rebound redness
- Practical workspace and lifestyle guidance for working professionals
- Combined check of spectacle prescription and tear health in one visit
What to know about risks & aftercare
Chronic untreated dry eye can cause microscopic surface scratches on the cornea and fluctuating vision. Avoid self-medicating with steroid or decongestant drops from a pharmacy.
For any post-procedure redness, pain, or sudden vision change, our 24/7 emergency line (+91 70755 57008) is always reachable.
Who leads it /
Dr. Kulsum Zaidi
M.B.B.S., D.O.M.S. (Ophthalmology) · Fellowships in Medical Retina & Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
With over 20 years of ophthalmic experience, 2,000+ surgeries, and 500+ newborn ROP screenings, Dr. Kulsum personally evaluates every patient and explains all options in plain language.
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FAQ
Common questions
Something else on your mind? Call our reception desk on +91 70755 57008 and we'll talk it through.
Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds and blink consciously. Position your monitor slightly below eye level so your eyelids cover more of the eye surface, avoid direct AC vents blowing at your face, and use preservative-free lubricating drops if your eyes feel dry.
When the protective oil layer of your tears is missing, the eye surface gets dry and irritated. The brain responds by flooding the eye with watery 'reflex tears' that don't stay on the eye. Treating the underlying dryness actually stops the watering!
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