Dry Eyes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

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What does dry eye mean?

¿Qué es el ojo seco? Our eyes need tears to stay healthy and comfortable. If your eyes do not produce enough tears, it is called dry eye. Dry eye is also when your eyes do not make the right type of tears or tear film. How do tears work? How Do Tears Work? When you blink, a film of tears spreads over the eye.

What is dry eye disease?

Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren't able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate and unstable for many reasons. For example, dry eyes may occur if you don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears.

What is dry eye & how does it affect your eyes?

Dry eye is a condition that affects your tear film, the three layers of tears that cover and protect the surface of your eyes. You need a smooth and stable tear film to help you see clearly and comfortably. Disruptions to your tear film can cause uncomfortable symptoms like burning, itching, watering or blurred vision.

How do you know if you have dry eyes?

Sometimes a test is done to confirm the diagnosis of dry eyes. This is called Schirmer's Tear Test, and it measures the quantity of tears that you form. Special paper is placed under the lower lid of your eye and left for five minutes. Your tear production can be assessed by how wet the filter paper becomes after five minutes.

What Is Dry Eyes

1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dry-eyes/symptoms-causes/syc-20371863
2. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-dry-eye
3. https://www.healthline.com/health/dry-eye-syndrome

Dry Eyes Information

1. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/dry-eye-disease