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OphthalmologicalMild
Dry Eye Disease
Ophthalmology · Ophthalmological
Mild
Severity
Common — affects an estimated 5-30% of adults depending on age and region
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Ophthalmology
Specialist
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🔬Causes & Risk Factors
- 1Dry eye can result from reduced tear production due to aging
- 2certain autoimmune diseases such as Sjögren's syndrome
- 3or medications including antihistamines and antidepressants. It can also stem from meibomian gland dysfunction
- 4in which the oily layer of the tear film is deficient
- 5causing tears to evaporate too rapidly. Environmental factors such as prolonged screen use
- 6dry or windy climates
- 7and extended contact lens wear also contribute significantly.
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