Dry eye disease (DED)
is a multi-factorial ocular surface disease characterized by symptoms of dryness,
grittiness, discomfort, irritation, and often visual disturbance. DED can
create significant burdens on patients, including problems in social settings,
occupational functioning, and reduced quality of life. Known risk factors
for DED include female sex, increasing age, and certain systemic health conditions
(i.e. autoimmune diseases), and a wide range of medications that are known to
result in dry eyes. It is estimated that some 5% to 34% of individuals over 50 suffer
from dry eyes depending on the definition of dry eye used to prepare the
estimate.
If you or someone you know suffers
from dry eye symptoms or problems please be sure to schedule an eye exam at Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser
Center at 219-464-8223, or visit Northwest Indiana
Eye & Laser Center, or facebook.com/nwindianaeyeandlaser.
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