Dry eye syndrome or “dry eyes” is in fact a very complex disease with many contributing factors at play. Many people may experience occasional dry eye symptoms throughout life but chronic dryness can eventually lead to eye pain and blurred vision.
There are 3 main forms of dry eye: the aqueous form is when you don’t produce enough of the liquid aqueous component of your tear film. The evaporative form is when the tear film evaporates too quickly. And finally, the mixed form of dry eye is a combination of aqueous and evaporative dry eye. Around 90% of people with dry eye have this mixed form.
What causes dry eye?
●Hormone Changes
●Lasik
●Medications
●Autoimmune conditions
●Environmental factors (humidity, temperature, air flow, etc).
●Poor blink rate
●Eyelid closure issues
To hear more detail about the causes of dry eyes, check out the video below.
Disclaimer: This information is not meant for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should follow up with your local healthcare provider regarding all matters related to your health.
To learn even more about dry eye syndrome, check out the complete video series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eeg78…