{"id":542,"date":"2026-04-25T10:44:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T10:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/website.ebsaar.com\/?page_id=542"},"modified":"2026-09-30T07:52:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T07:52:27","slug":"%d8%b9%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%ac-%d8%ac%d9%81%d8%a7%d9%81-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b9%d9%8a%d9%86","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/ar\/ebsaar-services\/dry-eye-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0639\u0644\u0627\u062c \u062c\u0641\u0627\u0641 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u064a\u0646"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"542\" class=\"elementor elementor-542\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb5ba05 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fb5ba05\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eb6cde elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8eb6cde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!--\nEBSAAR \u2014 DRY EYE TREATMENT \u2014 Elementor self-contained page snippet\nFocus keyword: dry eye treatment in Dubai\nSecondary: dry eye clinic Dubai; dry eye doctor Dubai; meibomian gland dysfunction Dubai; watery eyes Dubai\nSEO title: Dry Eye Treatment in Dubai | Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center\nMeta description: Dry eye treatment in Dubai for burning, gritty, watery or fluctuating eyes. 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It may be driven by <strong>reduced tear production, excessive evaporation, meibomian gland dysfunction, eyelid inflammation\u2014or a mixture of factors.<\/strong> Treatment works best when the pattern is identified first.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p class=\"ede-review\">\n          <span class=\"ede-review__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n          Medically reviewed by <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/dr-hani-sakla\/\">Prof. Dr. Hani Sakla<\/a>\n          <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00b7<\/span>\n          Last reviewed <time datetime=\"2026-09-30\">30 September 2026<\/time>\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"ede-actions\" aria-label=\"Contact options\">\n          <a class=\"ede-btn ede-btn--wa\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/971556003662?text=Hello%20Ebsaar%2C%20I%20would%20like%20a%20dry%20eye%20assessment.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <span class=\"ede-btn__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">W<\/span>\n            WhatsApp\n          <\/a>\n          <a class=\"ede-btn ede-btn--ink\" href=\"tel:+97143440122\">\n            <span class=\"ede-btn__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u260e<\/span>\n            Call +971 4 344 0122\n          <\/a>\n          <a class=\"ede-btn ede-btn--ghost\" href=\"#ede-guide\">\n            Check your pattern\n            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2193<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ede-chips\" aria-label=\"Common dry eye symptoms\">\n          <span>Burning<\/span><span>Gritty feeling<\/span><span>Watery eyes<\/span><span>Fluctuating vision<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"ede-hero__visual\" aria-label=\"Dry eye assessment at Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center\">\n        <div class=\"ede-photo-frame\">\n          <img fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dry-eyes.avif\"\n               alt=\"Dry eye treatment assessment at Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center in Dubai\"\n               width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\">\n          <span class=\"ede-ring\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ede-float ede-float--a\">\n          <span>Surprising clue<\/span>\n          <strong>Watery eyes<\/strong>\n          <small>can still happen with dry eye<\/small>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ede-float ede-float--b\">\n          <span>Exam focus<\/span>\n          <strong>Tears + lids<\/strong>\n          <small>cause before treatment<\/small>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"ede-rail\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-rail-title\">\n    <div class=\"ede-shell\">\n      <h2 id=\"ede-rail-title\" class=\"ede-sr\">Four clues that can change dry eye management<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"ede-rail__grid\">\n        <article class=\"ede-rail-card -r\">\n          <span class=\"ede-num\">01<\/span>\n          <div><strong>Worse with screens?<\/strong><p>Reduced blinking can make tear-film symptoms more noticeable.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"ede-rail-card -r\">\n          <span class=\"ede-num\">02<\/span>\n          <div><strong>Worse with air conditioning?<\/strong><p>Direct airflow and low humidity can increase tear evaporation.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"ede-rail-card -r\">\n          <span class=\"ede-num\">03<\/span>\n          <div><strong>Crusting or oily lid margins?<\/strong><p>Blepharitis or meibomian gland dysfunction may be contributing.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"ede-rail-card -r\">\n          <span class=\"ede-num\">04<\/span>\n          <div><strong>Severe pain or vision loss?<\/strong><p>That needs prompt assessment rather than routine dry-eye self-care.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/article>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"ede-sixty\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-sixty-title\">\n    <div class=\"ede-shell\">\n      <div class=\"ede-heading -r\">\n        <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>The topic in 60 seconds<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"ede-sixty-title\">Three dry-eye patterns. <em>Different treatment targets.<\/em><\/h2>\n        <p>Symptoms alone do not reliably tell you which mechanism is dominant. Examination helps separate the patterns.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"ede-sixty__grid\">\n        <article class=\"ede-fact-card -r\">\n          <div class=\"ede-fact-card__top\"><span>01<\/span><strong>Aqueous-deficient<\/strong><\/div>\n          <dl>\n            <div><dt>Main issue<\/dt><dd>Not enough watery tear production<\/dd><\/div>\n            <div><dt>Assessment<\/dt><dd>Tear quantity and ocular surface<\/dd><\/div>\n            <div><dt>Focus<\/dt><dd>Lubrication and cause-specific care<\/dd><\/div>\n          <\/dl>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEI source \u2197<\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"ede-fact-card -r\">\n          <div class=\"ede-fact-card__top\"><span>02<\/span><strong>Evaporative \/ MGD<\/strong><\/div>\n          <dl>\n            <div><dt>Main issue<\/dt><dd>Tears evaporate too quickly<\/dd><\/div>\n            <div><dt>Common link<\/dt><dd>Meibomian gland dysfunction<\/dd><\/div>\n            <div><dt>Focus<\/dt><dd>Lid, oil-gland and tear-film care<\/dd><\/div>\n          <\/dl>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewiki.aao.org\/Dry_Eye_Syndrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAO EyeWiki source \u2197<\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"ede-fact-card -r\">\n          <div class=\"ede-fact-card__top\"><span>03<\/span><strong>Mixed dry eye<\/strong><\/div>\n          <dl>\n            <div><dt>Main issue<\/dt><dd>More than one mechanism<\/dd><\/div>\n            <div><dt>Pattern<\/dt><dd>Production + evaporation can overlap<\/dd><\/div>\n            <div><dt>Focus<\/dt><dd>Layered treatment plan<\/dd><\/div>\n          <\/dl>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/dry-eyes\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20371863\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mayo Clinic source \u2197<\/a>\n        <\/article>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <aside class=\"ede-direct -r\" aria-label=\"Direct answer\">\n        <div class=\"ede-direct__mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">?<\/div>\n        <div>\n          <span>Direct answer<\/span>\n          <h3>Can dry eye be cured?<\/h3>\n          <p><strong>Sometimes the trigger can be removed, but many forms of dry eye are chronic or recurrent.<\/strong> The practical goal is to identify the cause, protect the ocular surface and control symptoms with a plan that can be adjusted over time.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/aside>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <div class=\"ede-shell ede-content-grid\">\n    <aside class=\"ede-side\" aria-label=\"Page navigation and contact\">\n      <div class=\"ede-side__inner\">\n        <div class=\"ede-progress\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span id=\"ede-progress-bar\"><\/span><\/div>\n        <p class=\"ede-side__eyebrow\">On this page<\/p>\n        <ol class=\"ede-toc\" id=\"ede-toc\">\n          <li><a href=\"#ede-takeaways\"><span>01<\/span>Key takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#ede-what\"><span>02<\/span>What is dry eye?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#ede-vs\"><span>03<\/span>Dry eye vs look-alikes<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#ede-types\"><span>04<\/span>Types &amp; causes<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#ede-symptoms\"><span>05<\/span>Symptoms<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#ede-diagnosis\"><span>06<\/span>Diagnosis<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#ede-treatment\"><span>07<\/span>Treatment<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#ede-timing\"><span>08<\/span>Timing<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#ede-recovery\"><span>09<\/span>Follow-up<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#ede-risks\"><span>10<\/span>Risks<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#ede-cost\"><span>11<\/span>Cost factors<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#ede-faq\"><span>12<\/span>FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ol>\n        <div class=\"ede-side__contact\">\n          <span>Dry-eye symptoms?<\/span>\n          <strong>Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai<\/strong>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/971556003662?text=Hello%20Ebsaar%2C%20I%20would%20like%20a%20dry%20eye%20assessment.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp the clinic \u2192<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/aside>\n\n    <article class=\"ede-article\" id=\"ede-article\">\n      <section id=\"ede-takeaways\" class=\"ede-section -r\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-takeaways-title\">\n        <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>Start here<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"ede-takeaways-title\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"ede-takeaways\">\n          <ul>\n            <li><strong>Dry eye can mean too few tears, tears that evaporate too quickly, or tears that do not work correctly.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEI \u2197<\/a><\/li>\n            <li><strong>Burning, grittiness, redness, light sensitivity and blurry vision are recognized symptoms.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEI \u2197<\/a><\/li>\n            <li><strong>Watery eyes can still be dry eyes<\/strong> because irritation can trigger reflex tearing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/dry-eyes\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20371863\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mayo Clinic \u2197<\/a><\/li>\n            <li><strong>Screen use, wind and dry environments can make symptoms worse.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\/causes-dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEI \u2197<\/a><\/li>\n            <li><strong>Diagnosis can include tear-production testing, tear break-up time and examination of the eyelids and eye surface.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\/testing-dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEI \u2197<\/a><\/li>\n            <li><strong>Treatment depends on the cause<\/strong> and can range from artificial tears and environmental changes to prescription therapy or tear-retention approaches. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEI \u2197<\/a><\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section id=\"ede-what\" class=\"ede-section -r\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-what-title\">\n        <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>Definition<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"ede-what-title\">What is dry eye disease?<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"ede-definition\"><strong>Dry eye disease is a tear-film and ocular-surface problem in which the eyes do not make enough tears, the tears evaporate too quickly, or the tear film does not function well enough to keep the surface stable and comfortable.<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p>The tear film protects and lubricates the cornea and contributes to clear vision. When it becomes unstable, discomfort and fluctuating vision can follow. Dry eye can be temporary in some situations, but it can also be chronic and need ongoing management.<\/p>\n        <p>People often use the phrase \u201cdry eyes\u201d for many different symptoms. That is why a useful consultation looks beyond the sensation of dryness and examines <strong>tear quantity, tear stability, eyelids, meibomian glands and the ocular surface.<\/strong><\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section id=\"ede-vs\" class=\"ede-section -r\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-vs-title\">\n        <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>Do not confuse them<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"ede-vs-title\">Dry eye vs eye allergy vs blepharitis<\/h2>\n        <p>These conditions can overlap, but the dominant clues are different.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"ede-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Comparison of dry eye, eye allergy and blepharitis\">\n          <span class=\"ede-swipe\">Swipe to compare \u2192<\/span>\n          <table>\n            <thead><tr><th>Condition<\/th><th>Typical pattern<\/th><th>Strong clue<\/th><th>Why examination matters<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr><th>Dry eye disease<\/th><td>Burning, grittiness, fluctuating vision, redness or watering<\/td><td>Symptoms often vary with blinking, screens, airflow or environment<\/td><td>Need to identify reduced production, evaporation or mixed disease<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><th>Eye allergy<\/th><td>Red, watery or swollen eyes<\/td><td><strong>Itching is especially suggestive<\/strong><\/td><td>Allergy and dry eye can coexist<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><th>Blepharitis<\/th><td>Inflamed lid margins, crusting, burning or irritation<\/td><td>Lash-line debris or lid-margin changes<\/td><td>It can destabilize the tear film and contribute to dry eye<\/td><\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"ede-source-note\">Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEI \u2014 Dry Eye<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/blepharitis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20370141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mayo Clinic \u2014 Blepharitis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewiki.aao.org\/Allergic_Conjunctivitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAO EyeWiki \u2014 Allergic Conjunctivitis<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section id=\"ede-types\" class=\"ede-section -r\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-types-title\">\n        <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>Types &amp; causes<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"ede-types-title\">Why does dry eye happen?<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"ede-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Types and contributing factors in dry eye disease\">\n          <span class=\"ede-swipe\">Swipe to compare \u2192<\/span>\n          <table>\n            <thead><tr><th>Pattern<\/th><th>What happens<\/th><th>Examples of contributors<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr><th>Reduced tear production<\/th><td>The eyes do not produce enough of the watery tear component<\/td><td>Age, some medical conditions, medications or lacrimal-gland dysfunction<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><th>Evaporative dry eye<\/th><td>Tears evaporate faster than they should<\/td><td>Meibomian gland dysfunction, eyelid inflammation, wind, low humidity<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><th>Mixed dry eye<\/th><td>Production and evaporation problems occur together<\/td><td>Multiple ocular-surface and environmental factors<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><th>Exposure-related worsening<\/th><td>The tear film becomes less stable in certain settings<\/td><td>Air conditioning, wind, dust, smoke or prolonged screen use<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><th>Contact-lens \/ procedure-related<\/th><td>The ocular surface becomes less tolerant or temporarily more symptomatic<\/td><td>Contact lenses or some eye procedures<\/td><\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section id=\"ede-symptoms\" class=\"ede-section -r\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-symptoms-title\">\n        <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>Symptoms<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"ede-symptoms-title\">Dry eye does not always feel \u201cdry\u201d<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"ede-symptom-grid\">\n          <div><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2248<\/span><strong>Burning \/ stinging<\/strong><p>A common ocular-surface irritation pattern.<\/p><\/div>\n          <div><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2301<\/span><strong>Gritty feeling<\/strong><p>Can feel like sand or a foreign body in the eye.<\/p><\/div>\n          <div><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u25cc<\/span><strong>Watery eyes<\/strong><p>Reflex tearing can occur when the eye surface is irritated.<\/p><\/div>\n          <div><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u25c9<\/span><strong>Fluctuating vision<\/strong><p>Blur can change with blinking as the tear film redistributes.<\/p><\/div>\n          <div><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2726<\/span><strong>Contact-lens discomfort<\/strong><p>Lenses may become harder to tolerate for long periods.<\/p><\/div>\n          <div><span aria-hidden=\"true\">!<\/span><strong>Pain \/ vision loss<\/strong><p>Severe or sudden symptoms need prompt medical assessment.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section id=\"ede-diagnosis\" class=\"ede-section -r\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-diagnosis-title\">\n        <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>Diagnosis<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"ede-diagnosis-title\">How is dry eye evaluated?<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"ede-steps\">\n          <article><span>01<\/span><div><h3>Symptoms, triggers &amp; history<\/h3><p>Your ophthalmologist asks what you feel, when symptoms are worse, how screens or air conditioning affect you, whether you wear contact lenses, and what eye or medical treatments you use.<\/p><\/div><\/article>\n          <article><span>02<\/span><div><h3>Eye surface &amp; eyelid examination<\/h3><p>A slit-lamp examination can assess the ocular surface, eyelid margins, tear film and signs of meibomian gland dysfunction or inflammation.<\/p><\/div><\/article>\n          <article><span>03<\/span><div><h3>Targeted tear tests<\/h3><p>Depending on the findings, testing can include tear break-up time for tear-film stability and a Schirmer test for tear production.<\/p><\/div><\/article>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ede-factor-grid\">\n          <div><strong>Tear quantity<\/strong><span>is enough tear fluid being produced?<\/span><\/div>\n          <div><strong>Tear stability<\/strong><span>how quickly does the film break up?<\/span><\/div>\n          <div><strong>Meibomian glands<\/strong><span>is the oily layer functioning well?<\/span><\/div>\n          <div><strong>Eyelids<\/strong><span>is blepharitis contributing?<\/span><\/div>\n          <div><strong>Corneal surface<\/strong><span>are there signs of surface stress?<\/span><\/div>\n          <div><strong>Triggers<\/strong><span>screens, airflow, contacts, medication or disease<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"ede-source-note\">The National Eye Institute describes slit-lamp examination, Schirmer testing and tear break-up time among dry-eye tests. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\/testing-dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEI testing guide \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section id=\"ede-guide\" class=\"ede-section ede-guide -r\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-guide-title\">\n        <div class=\"ede-guide__head\">\n          <div>\n            <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>Interactive pattern guide<\/p>\n            <h2 id=\"ede-guide-title\">What makes your symptoms stand out?<\/h2>\n            <p>Select the features that match. This explains patterns only\u2014it cannot diagnose dry eye or another condition.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <span class=\"ede-illustration\">Illustration only, not a diagnosis<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ede-checks\" id=\"ede-checks\">\n          <button type=\"button\" data-key=\"burn\">Burning \/ gritty feeling<\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" data-key=\"water\">Watery eyes<\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" data-key=\"screen\">Worse with screens<\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" data-key=\"air\">Worse with AC \/ airflow<\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" data-key=\"lens\">Contact-lens discomfort<\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" data-key=\"crust\">Crusting at lashes<\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" data-key=\"itch\">Strong itching<\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" data-key=\"vision\">Sudden \/ major vision change<\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" data-key=\"severe\">Severe pain \/ very red eye<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ede-guide__result\" id=\"ede-guide-result\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n          <span>Your pattern<\/span>\n          <strong>Select one or more features above.<\/strong>\n          <p>We\u2019ll show the educational pattern that most closely fits and flag symptoms that need faster assessment.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section id=\"ede-treatment\" class=\"ede-section -r\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-treatment-title\">\n        <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>Treatment<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"ede-treatment-title\">Dry eye treatment should target the mechanism<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"ede-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Dry eye treatment comparison\">\n          <span class=\"ede-swipe\">Swipe to compare \u2192<\/span>\n          <table>\n            <thead><tr><th>Approach<\/th><th>What it targets<\/th><th>When it may fit<\/th><th>Important note<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr><th>Artificial tears \/ lubrication<\/th><td>Surface lubrication<\/td><td>Mild or intermittent symptoms; supportive care<\/td><td>Product choice and frequency should match the patient<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><th>Environmental &amp; screen adjustments<\/th><td>Evaporation and exposure<\/td><td>Symptoms linked to airflow, low humidity or prolonged screen use<\/td><td>Helpful support, not a substitute for diagnosis when symptoms persist<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><th>Prescription therapy<\/th><td>Inflammation or other diagnosed mechanisms<\/td><td>When examination shows a reason for medical treatment<\/td><td>Requires clinician selection and monitoring<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><th>Eyelid \/ MGD care<\/th><td>Oil-gland and lid-margin dysfunction<\/td><td>Evaporative dry eye, MGD or blepharitis overlap<\/td><td>May include home care and selected in-office approaches<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><th>Punctal plugs<\/th><td>Reduce tear drainage<\/td><td>Selected patients when retaining tears is appropriate<\/td><td>Not suitable for every dry-eye mechanism<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><th>Selected in-office therapies<\/th><td>MGD \/ evaporative components<\/td><td>After an ophthalmic assessment when clinically appropriate<\/td><td>Availability and suitability should be confirmed with the clinic<\/td><\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ede-treatment-block\" id=\"ede-lubrication\">\n          <h3>Artificial tears &amp; lubricating drops<\/h3>\n          <p>Artificial tears are a common first-line option for mild dry eye. Gels or ointments may also be used in selected situations. The right formulation depends on symptom pattern, frequency of use and the ocular surface. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Eye Institute \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ede-treatment-block\" id=\"ede-prescription\">\n          <h3>Prescription dry-eye treatment<\/h3>\n          <p>When dry eye is persistent or inflammation is part of the picture, an ophthalmologist may prescribe medication. The choice should follow examination rather than trial-and-error use of stronger eye drops.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ede-treatment-block\" id=\"ede-mgd\">\n          <h3>Meibomian gland &amp; eyelid treatment<\/h3>\n          <p>When oil-gland dysfunction or blepharitis contributes to evaporation, management can include eyelid hygiene, warm compress care and selected in-office gland or light-based therapies. IPL is one of the approaches described in ophthalmic literature for selected MGD-related dry eye. <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewiki.aao.org\/Intense_Pulsed_Light_%28IPL%29_Therapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAO EyeWiki \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ede-treatment-block\" id=\"ede-plugs\">\n          <h3>Punctal plugs<\/h3>\n          <p>Punctal plugs reduce tear drainage so tears remain on the eye surface longer. They may be considered for selected patients after the dry-eye mechanism and ocular surface have been assessed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEI \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ede-treatment-block\" id=\"ede-lifestyle\">\n          <h3>Environment, screens &amp; daily habits<\/h3>\n          <p>Reducing direct airflow, limiting smoke exposure and taking breaks from prolonged screen viewing can help when those factors worsen symptoms. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\/causes-dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEI \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section id=\"ede-timing\" class=\"ede-section -r\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-timing-title\">\n        <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>Timing<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"ede-timing-title\">Is there a best age or time for dry-eye treatment?<\/h2>\n        <p>There is no single best age. Dry eye can occur at different ages, although the National Eye Institute notes that people aged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>50 or older<\/strong><\/a> are more likely to develop it.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"ede-urgency\">\n          <div class=\"ede-urgency__routine\">\n            <span>Book an eye assessment<\/span>\n            <h3>Persistent, recurrent or lifestyle-limiting symptoms<\/h3>\n            <p>Arrange an examination when burning, watering, fluctuating vision or contact-lens discomfort keeps returning or is not adequately controlled with simple lubrication.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ede-urgency__urgent\">\n            <span>Seek prompt medical assessment<\/span>\n            <h3>Severe pain or significant vision change<\/h3>\n            <p>Severe eye pain\u2014especially with vision loss\u2014can signal a more serious problem and should not be assumed to be routine dry eye. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/symptoms\/eye-pain\/basics\/causes\/sym-20050744\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mayo Clinic guidance \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section id=\"ede-recovery\" class=\"ede-section -r\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-recovery-title\">\n        <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>Follow-up &amp; control<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"ede-recovery-title\">What does improvement usually look like?<\/h2>\n        <ol class=\"ede-timeline\">\n          <li><span>01<\/span><div><h3>Assessment day<\/h3><p>The first goal is to identify the dominant mechanism and rule out look-alike conditions or red flags.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n          <li><span>02<\/span><div><h3>Early treatment period<\/h3><p>The plan may combine lubrication, environmental changes, eyelid care or prescription therapy according to the findings.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n          <li><span>03<\/span><div><h3>Response review<\/h3><p>Progress is judged by comfort, tear-film findings, vision stability, contact-lens tolerance and whether symptoms recur.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n          <li><span>04<\/span><div><h3>Longer-term management when needed<\/h3><p>Chronic or recurrent dry eye may need maintenance care and adjustments rather than a one-time treatment.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n        <\/ol>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section id=\"ede-risks\" class=\"ede-section -r\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-risks-title\">\n        <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>Risks &amp; complications<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"ede-risks-title\">Why persistent dry eye should not be ignored<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"ede-risk-grid\">\n          <article><strong>It may not actually be dry eye<\/strong><p>Allergy, blepharitis, infection and other eye problems can cause similar symptoms.<\/p><\/article>\n          <article><strong>Severe dry eye can affect the cornea<\/strong><p>The National Eye Institute notes that severe untreated dry eye can sometimes damage the cornea. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEI \u2197<\/a><\/p><\/article>\n          <article><strong>Self-treatment can miss the mechanism<\/strong><p>Using more drops is not always the answer if the main problem is MGD, eyelid inflammation or another condition.<\/p><\/article>\n          <article><strong>Red flags need a different pathway<\/strong><p>Severe pain, injury, chemical exposure or significant vision change needs prompt assessment.<\/p><\/article>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section id=\"ede-cost\" class=\"ede-section -r\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-cost-title\">\n        <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>Cost in Dubai<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"ede-cost-title\">What affects the cost of dry-eye treatment in Dubai?<\/h2>\n        <p>There is no responsible single online price because the cost depends on the diagnosis, tests and treatment plan. The older page did not establish one universal fee, so this redesign does not invent one.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"ede-cost-grid\">\n          <div><span>01<\/span><strong>Consultation<\/strong><p>Initial ophthalmology assessment vs follow-up.<\/p><\/div>\n          <div><span>02<\/span><strong>Testing<\/strong><p>Standard examination vs additional tear-film or ocular-surface tests.<\/p><\/div>\n          <div><span>03<\/span><strong>Medication \/ products<\/strong><p>Lubrication, prescription care or eyelid-management supplies.<\/p><\/div>\n          <div><span>04<\/span><strong>In-office therapy<\/strong><p>Whether a device-based or tear-retention treatment is clinically appropriate.<\/p><\/div>\n          <div><span>05<\/span><strong>Follow-up<\/strong><p>Short-term episode vs ongoing dry-eye management.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"ede-cost-note\">For the current clinic fee that applies to your case, contact Ebsaar directly after the required assessment is identified.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section class=\"ede-care -r\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-care-title\">\n        <div class=\"ede-care__copy\">\n          <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>Care at Ebsaar<\/p>\n          <h2 id=\"ede-care-title\">Dry-eye care should begin with one practical question: <em>why is your tear film failing?<\/em><\/h2>\n          <p>Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center in Jumeirah provides dry-eye assessment alongside related care for <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/blepharitis-treatment-in-dubai\/\">blepharitis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/eye-allergy\/\">eye allergy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/keratoconus\/\">corneal conditions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/ebsaar-services\/vision-correction\/\">vision correction<\/a> and comprehensive eye examinations.<\/p>\n          <div class=\"ede-actions\">\n            <a class=\"ede-btn ede-btn--wa\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/971556003662?text=Hello%20Ebsaar%2C%20I%20would%20like%20a%20dry%20eye%20assessment.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ede-btn__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">W<\/span>Book on WhatsApp<\/a>\n            <a class=\"ede-btn ede-btn--ink\" href=\"tel:+97143440122\"><span class=\"ede-btn__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u260e<\/span>Call the clinic<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ede-care__details\">\n          <span>Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center<\/span>\n          <strong>Villa 32A, Jumeirah Beach Road<\/strong>\n          <p>32 4A Street, behind The Village Mall, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE<\/p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/contact-us\/\">Directions &amp; contact \u2192<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section id=\"ede-faq\" class=\"ede-section\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-faq-title\">\n        <div class=\"ede-heading -r\">\n          <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>Questions patients ask<\/p>\n          <h2 id=\"ede-faq-title\">Dry eye FAQ<\/h2>\n          <p>Direct answers to the questions that commonly appear in search and AI results.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ede-faq-list\">\n          <details class=\"ede-faq -r\">\n            <summary><h3>What is dry eye disease?<\/h3><span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n            <div class=\"ede-faq__answer\"><p>Dry eye disease happens when the eyes do not make enough tears, when tears evaporate too quickly, or when the tear film does not work well enough to keep the eye surface comfortable and stable.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"ede-faq -r\">\n            <summary><h3>Why are my eyes watery if they are dry?<\/h3><span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n            <div class=\"ede-faq__answer\"><p>An irritated or unstable eye surface can trigger reflex tearing, so dry eye can cause watery eyes as well as burning, grittiness or irritation.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"ede-faq -r\">\n            <summary><h3>Can dry eye cause blurry vision?<\/h3><span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n            <div class=\"ede-faq__answer\"><p>Yes. An unstable tear film can cause fluctuating or temporarily blurred vision, and some people notice that vision clears briefly after blinking.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"ede-faq -r\">\n            <summary><h3>Can air conditioning make dry eye worse?<\/h3><span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n            <div class=\"ede-faq__answer\"><p>Yes. Direct airflow and low-humidity environments can increase tear evaporation and make dry-eye symptoms more noticeable.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"ede-faq -r\">\n            <summary><h3>Can screen use contribute to dry eye symptoms?<\/h3><span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n            <div class=\"ede-faq__answer\"><p>Yes. People often blink less frequently or less completely while concentrating on screens, which can contribute to tear-film instability and dry-eye symptoms.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"ede-faq -r\">\n            <summary><h3>What is meibomian gland dysfunction?<\/h3><span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n            <div class=\"ede-faq__answer\"><p>Meibomian glands in the eyelids produce oils that slow tear evaporation. When these glands do not work properly, the tear film can become unstable and evaporative dry eye can develop.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"ede-faq -r\">\n            <summary><h3>Is dry eye the same as eye allergy?<\/h3><span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n            <div class=\"ede-faq__answer\"><p>No. Dry eye and eye allergy can both cause redness and watering, but prominent itching is more suggestive of allergy. The two conditions can also occur together, so examination may be needed when symptoms overlap.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"ede-faq -r\">\n            <summary><h3>Is dry eye the same as blepharitis?<\/h3><span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n            <div class=\"ede-faq__answer\"><p>No. Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelid margins, while dry eye is a tear-film and ocular-surface disorder. Blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction can contribute to dry-eye symptoms, so the conditions often overlap.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"ede-faq -r\">\n            <summary><h3>How is dry eye diagnosed?<\/h3><span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n            <div class=\"ede-faq__answer\"><p>Diagnosis may include an examination of the eye surface and eyelids plus tests of tear production and tear-film stability. The exact tests are selected according to symptoms and clinical findings.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"ede-faq -r\">\n            <summary><h3>What is a Schirmer test?<\/h3><span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n            <div class=\"ede-faq__answer\"><p>A Schirmer test measures tear production using a small strip of paper placed at the eyelid. It is one of several tests an eye doctor may use when evaluating dry eye.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"ede-faq -r\">\n            <summary><h3>What is tear break-up time?<\/h3><span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n            <div class=\"ede-faq__answer\"><p>Tear break-up time, or TBUT, measures how long the tear film remains stable after a blink. A shorter break-up time can support a diagnosis of tear-film instability.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"ede-faq -r\">\n            <summary><h3>What treatments are used for dry eye?<\/h3><span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n            <div class=\"ede-faq__answer\"><p>Treatment depends on the cause and may include lubricating drops, lifestyle or environmental changes, prescription medication, eyelid and meibomian-gland care, punctal plugs, or selected in-office therapies when clinically appropriate.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"ede-faq -r\">\n            <summary><h3>Can dry eye be cured permanently?<\/h3><span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n            <div class=\"ede-faq__answer\"><p>Some cases improve when a temporary trigger is removed, while many forms of dry eye are chronic or recurrent and are managed over time. The expected course depends on the underlying cause.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"ede-faq -r\">\n            <summary><h3>When should I see an eye doctor for dry eye symptoms?<\/h3><span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n            <div class=\"ede-faq__answer\"><p>Arrange an eye examination when symptoms are persistent, recurrent, interfere with vision or contact-lens comfort, or are not adequately controlled with simple lubrication.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"ede-faq -r\">\n            <summary><h3>When are dry-eye symptoms urgent?<\/h3><span aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n            <div class=\"ede-faq__answer\"><p>Seek prompt medical assessment for severe eye pain, sudden or significant vision change, a markedly painful red eye, major eye injury or chemical exposure rather than assuming the problem is routine dry eye.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/details>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <aside class=\"ede-note -r\" aria-label=\"Medical education note\">\n        <strong>Medical education note<\/strong>\n        <p>This page is for general education and cannot diagnose an individual eye condition. If symptoms are severe, sudden, painful or associated with significant vision change, seek prompt medical assessment.<\/p>\n      <\/aside>\n\n      <section class=\"ede-related -r\" id=\"ede-end\" aria-labelledby=\"ede-related-title\">\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"ede-kicker\"><span><\/span>Continue reading<\/p>\n          <h2 id=\"ede-related-title\">Related Ebsaar pages<\/h2>\n          <div class=\"ede-link-grid\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/dry-eye-treatment-in-dubai-complete-guide-100\/\"><strong>Dry eye guide<\/strong><span>More detailed educational reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/blepharitis-treatment-in-dubai\/\"><strong>Blepharitis<\/strong><span>Lid-margin inflammation \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/eye-allergy\/\"><strong>Eye allergy<\/strong><span>Itching, watering &amp; redness \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/ebsaar-services\/vision-correction\/\"><strong>Vision correction<\/strong><span>Tear-film health before laser treatment \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/eye-clinic-in-dubai\/\"><strong>Eye clinic in Dubai<\/strong><span>Comprehensive eye care \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/ebsaar.ae\/contact-us\/\"><strong>Contact Ebsaar<\/strong><span>Jumeirah Beach Road \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ede-references\">\n          <h3>Medical references<\/h3>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Eye Institute \u2014 Dry Eye \u2197<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\/testing-dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Eye Institute \u2014 Dry Eye Testing \u2197<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/eye-health-information\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/dry-eye\/causes-dry-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Eye Institute \u2014 Causes of Dry Eye \u2197<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/dry-eyes\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20371863\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mayo Clinic \u2014 Dry Eyes \u2197<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewiki.aao.org\/Dry_Eye_Syndrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAO EyeWiki \u2014 Dry Eye Syndrome \u2197<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewiki.aao.org\/Intense_Pulsed_Light_%28IPL%29_Therapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAO EyeWiki \u2014 IPL Therapy \u2197<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n    <\/article>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ede-mobilebar\" id=\"ede-mobilebar\" aria-label=\"Quick contact\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/971556003662?text=Hello%20Ebsaar%2C%20I%20would%20like%20a%20dry%20eye%20assessment.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">W<\/span>WhatsApp<\/a>\n    <a href=\"tel:+97143440122\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u260e<\/span>Call<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n#ede-page {\n  --ink:#082845;\n  --text:#33485a;\n  --muted:#5f7688;\n  --orange:#f36b2b;\n  --orange-aa:#c9501a;\n  --gold:#b4501e;\n  --line:rgba(8,40,69,.09);\n  --pale:#f4f9fc;\n  --pale2:#edf6fa;\n  --white:#fff;\n  --green:#1f9d57;\n  --shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(8,40,69,.14);\n  --soft-shadow:0 16px 45px rgba(8,40,69,.08);\n  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);\n  position:relative;\n  width:100%;\n  overflow-x:clip;\n  color:var(--text);\n  background:\n    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 7%, rgba(110,204,226,.14), transparent 24rem),\n    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 22%, rgba(243,107,43,.055), transparent 20rem),\n    #fff;\n  font-family:\"Manrope\",Arial,sans-serif;\n  font-size:16px;\n  line-height:1.72;\n  isolation:isolate;\n}\n#ede-page, #ede-page * { box-sizing:border-box; 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