Dry eye is a condition in which the surface of the eye doesn’t stay lubricated. This may be from either a lack of production or increased evaporation of tears.
Dry eye can cause pain, discomfort, itching, redness, blurred vision, light sensitivity, tearing, foreign body sensation and vision fluctuation.
Mainly caused by the body not making enough tears to keep the eye lubricated. Gets worse with age, contact lenses, central heating, wind, allergies, medications and prolonged reading or computer work.
Artificial tears, lubricant ointment, punctual occlusion. Also certain nutritional supplements and oral and topical medications.
The dry eye should be treated aggressively if wearing contact lenses.
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