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What Is The Cause of Dry Eye?
Many people will experience Dry Eye symptoms at some point in their lives. Dry Eye causes include:
Dry Eye & Environmental Factors
- Excessive indoor heat or air conditioning
- Being around cigarette, pipe, or cigar smoke
- Living in a dry or windy climate
- Flying in an airplane
Dry Eye & Lifestyle Factors
- Smoking
- Medications such as antidepressants, antihistamines, decongestants, beta blockers, blood pressure medications, diuretics; oral contraceptives, tranquilizers, and ulcer medications
- Wearing contact lenses for long periods of time
- Eye strain due to prolonged computer use
Dry Eye & Physical Factors
- A reduction in natural tear production as we age
- Certain diseases and medical conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome and arthritis, diabetes, menopause, and Lupus
- Pregnancy
What are Dry Eye Symptoms?
What Is The Role Of The Natural Tear Film?