Dry Eye Therapy

For the most part, dry eye is caused by your eyes not properly producing adequate tears. This could happen because the mixture of water, oils, and mucus might be unbalanced, or even how your eyes make tears might not be working properly. These symptoms could be a result of:

• Ageing
• Medical conditions (i.e., diabetes)
• Medications
• Tear gland damage
• Digital eye strain (blinking less often or concentrating on a screen too long)
• Eyelid problems (i.e., blepharitis)

Dry eyes can occur in anyone, but some factors can increase your chances of developing dry eye symptoms. These include:

• Being over 50 years old.
• Having a diet with low vitamin A and omega-3 fatty acid levels.
• Wearing contact lenses.
• Being a woman, as hormonal changes caused by pregnancy, birth control medication, or menopause, can disrupt the production of tears.