What is The Cause of Dry Eye? | South Palm Eye Associates

The Cause of Dry Eye

Dry eye is a multifactorial disease. Aging is the most common factor but it can also be associated with:

MEDICATIONS

Diuretics
Antidepressants
Antihistamines
Anticholinergics
Glaucoma drops

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Air conditioning/ fans
Windy conditions
Smoke
Exposure to chemicals

PREVIOUS SURGERY

LASIK
Cataract surgery
Glaucoma surgery
Eyelid surgery

DISEASE

Rosacea
Sjogren’s syndrome
Parkinson’s
Bell’s palsy
Thyroid/ Graves disease
RadiationTrauma

OTHER

Blepharitis
Allergies
Contact lens wear
Menopause
Eyelid malposition: Incomplete blinking, lower eyelid drooping
Previous eye infections

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