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Facts About Dry Eye

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Dry eye is a condition in which a person doesn't have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears are necessary for maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and for providing clear vision.

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Page 1: Facts About Dry Eye

FACTSABOUT DRYEYEALMOST

40MILLION

PEOPLE EXPERIENCEDRY EYE.

Longterm contact lens use

Smoke exposure

Arthritis

Diabetes

Certain medications

CAUSES

Burning

Itching

Blurred vision

Excess watering

SYMPTOMS

Blink often when using computers.

Increase the humidity of your environment.

Wear sunglasses outdoors often.

Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily.

Consume omega 3s, and vitamins A, D3, and E

PREVENTION

Artificial tears

Plugging tear ducts

Prescriptions to reduce inflammation

Increasing tear production

TREATMENT