Your dry eye symptoms can be caused by a wide variety of everyday factors.
In some cases we are able to relieve patient's symptoms simply by altering these external influences.
Please read through the following list of common causes to see if you are at greater risk of suffering an attack of dry eye syndrome:
Risk increases as you get older
Hormonal changes, especially in women e.g. menopause
Adverse environmental conditions
Wearing contact lenses
Taking medication, such as antihistamines, oral contraceptives, diuretics, decongestants, alcohol and anti-depressants
Dry eye may also be symptomatic of general health problems or disease e.g. people with arthritis are more prone to dry eye (Sjogren's Syndrome = arthritis + dry eye + dry mouth)
Redness
Tiredness
Photophobia (sensitivity to light)
Contact lens discomfort
If you'd like further information on the causes and treatment of dry eye syndrome then please call to make an appointment.
