Dry Eye
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Are your eyes constantly red, itchy, or watery? You could be suffering from dry eyes. A fairly common problem, dry eyes occur when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or produce poor quality tears, which tend to rapidly evaporate from the surface of the eyes. This is caused by an imbalance in your team film, which is made up of a mucus, water, and oil. Meibomian glands produce the oils on the top later of the tear film, and often, dry eye is caused as these glands become blocked.
When the surface of the eye becomes dry, it becomes inflamed. This is what causes them to become red, swollen, irritated, and ironically, more watery
Who gets Dry Eyes?
While anyone can get dry eyes, the condition is more common in women, especially during menopause due to the hormonal changes. People who are over the age of 60 are also more likely to experience dry eyes.In addition to age and hormone changes, other factors that can contribute to dry eye syndrome include
Smoking
Lack of blinking (usually associated with excessive screen time)
Wearing contact lenses
Dry climates or exposure to wind
Inflammatory diseases
Medications such as antihistamines, hormone therapy, and antidepressants
Symptoms of Dry Eyes
Signs and symptoms of dry eyes may vary from person to person; however, the most common effects of dry eye include:
Irritated or gritty eyes (usually worse in the morning)
The sensation of having something in your eye
Redness
A burning sensation
Sensitivity to light
Blurred vision
Excessive tearing or watery eyes
Bear in mind that symptoms may also vary in degree of severity. Some people may experience mild irritation while others may have to deal with severe discomfort.
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