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About Dry Eye

About Dry Eye

What is Dry Eye?

 

Dry Eye is a chronic condition that develops when your eyes either don’t produce enough tears, or produce poor quality tears, or the surface of the eye itself is diseased. Any of these can cause your eyes to feel dry and irritated.

Dry Eye Causes, Symptoms, and Tips

A dry cracked lake bottom
A dry cracked lake bottom

WHAT CAUSES DRY EYE

 

A variety of factors can combine to contribute to Dry Eye. Most symptoms are related to lifestyle, environment, surgery or certain medications, but also age related factors, like menopause.

A close up of a woman's green eye.
A close up of a woman's green eye.

DRY EYE SYMPTOMS

 

Dry Eye is a chronic condition that develops when your eyes either don’t produce enough tears, or produce poor quality tears, or the surface of the eye itself is diseased. Any of these can cause your eyes to feel dry and irritated.

Woman smiling giving a thumbs up
Woman smiling giving a thumbs up

TIPS FOR DRY EYE

 

Here are some handy practices to help ease bothersome Dry Eye symptoms.

Know Your Dry Eye Type

 

There are many types of Dry Eye, including Evaporative Dry Eye which is common amongst patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction - where the glands don't produce enough oil to stop the watery layer from evaporating. Learn more about the different types and causes here.

An up close image of a hazel eye staring off to the side. An up close image of a hazel eye staring off to the side.

Be Unstoppable with Systane® Family of Products

 

The Systane® range is especially designed to address the different needs of Dry Eye patients - You can get either the Fast-Acting1,2, Long-Lasting1,3,4 or All-In-One5 relief you are looking for so your dry eyes won't hold you back.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Consult your healthcare or eye care professional for use, precautions, warnings and contraindications.