What
Causes Dry Eye?
A disruption of tear production can lead to dry eye and all its
associated problems, but tear imbalance is not the only known cause of dry eye.
Additional dry eye causes include:
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Environmental factors (dry air, high temperatures, windy
weather, etc.)
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Drug side effects (e.g., antihistamines are known to cause dry
eye)
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Sun exposure
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Eyelid deficiencies preventing complete closure
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Allergies
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Laser eye surgery (
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Diseases that inhibit tear production Sjogren’s syndrome,
rheumatoid arthritis, etc.)
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Pregnancy
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Vitamin imbalance (insufficient or excessive vitamin intake)
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Infrequent blinking
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Cosmetic surgery (treatments that cause the eyes to open too
wide)
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Aging (tear production diminishes as we get older)
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