Dry Eye

Dry eye occurs when the quantity or quality of the tears that wet a person’s eye diminishes .the condition may be caused b a deterioration in tear production, excessive tear evaporation or a defect in mucus or lipid production found in the tear layer. It may be brought about by the natural aging of the tear glands or certain diseases, e.g. Sjogren’s syndrome, neurotrophic keratitis (decreased sensitivity to the cornea), and thyroid disease.

Patient Advice

• Make sure that you always see your ophthalmologist at least once a year. Annual exams help detect dry eye early and may help prevent the development of a more serious eye disorder.
• Stay away from allergens and other agents that may give you dry eye. These include pollen grains and cigarette smoke.