About Dry Eye

Learn more about the symptoms and
causes of dry eye, and how it affects
your eyes

About Dry Eye

Learn more about the symptoms and causes of dry eye, and how it affects your eyes

What is Dry Eye?

Dry eye is a chronic condition that happens when your eyes stop making enough tears or produce poor-quality tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly, causing your eyes to feel dry, irritated, red, tired, or painful.

Dry Eye Causes, Symptoms, and Tips

WHAT CAUSES DRY EYE

A variety of factors can combine to contribute to Dry Eye. Most symptoms are related to lifestyle, screen time, environment, surgery or certain medications, but also age-related factors, like menopause.

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DRY EYE SYMPTOMS

Dry Eye can affect your eyes in many ways, from irritation to burning, and even cause your eyes to feel tired or watery.

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TIPS FOR DRY EYE

Here are some handy practices to help ease bothersome Dry Eye symptoms.

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Know Your Dry Eye Type

There are many types of Dry Eye, including Evaporative Dry Eye which is common amongst patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction - where the glands don't produce enough oil to stop the watery layer from evaporating. Learn more about the different types and causes here.

DRY EYE CAUSES

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