The most common symptoms of dry eye:
In healthy eyes each blink spreads tears across the front surface of the eye. These tears keep the eyes lubricated and help maintain eye health. When there is a problem with the quantity or quality of your tears, dry eye symptoms will
become more prevalent and impact your daily life.
Dry eye can be caused by insufficient tear production or by quick tear evaporation due to:
Uncovering the root cause of dry eye is critical in determining a successful treatment plan for your specific type of dry eye.
Everyone experiences dry eyes once in a while. But for some people, dry eye is a chronic condition that is uncomfortable and limiting for daily tasks. There are two different types of dry eye:
Evaporative dry eye is the most common form of dry eye, which affects 86% of dry eye patients. Also called Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), evaporative dry eye is caused by blockage of the meibomian glands of the eyelid. When these glands are blocked, there is a shortage of oil on the tear surface and tears evaporate quickly.
Aqueous dry eye is caused when your eyes simply do not produce enough tears to nourish your eyes.
Not all dry eye conditions can be avoided, but there are certain measures you can take to help prevent dry eye:
If you are unable to control your dry eye with the above tips, contact us to schedule a Dry Ey Consultation.
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