What Causes Dry Eye?

Do your eyes often feel dry or itchy? You’re not alone. A lot of people have dry eye. But what causes dry eye? Dry eye can be caused by: aging, an autoimmune disease, infrequent blinking, hormone changes, certain medicines, eye conditions, like meibomian gland dysfunction, environmental conditions, such as dry air, smoke, or wind, allergies, and more. Dry eye happens when your eyes don’t make enough high quality tears, or your tears evaporate too quickly.

No matter the cause, there are medicines and procedures to help treat dry eye. Tell your doctor, so they can help you find relief from dry eye.