- posted: Nov. 20, 2019
Top 5 Causes of Dry Eye
It's not uncommon for people at any age to develop dry eyes. At Advanced Eyecare Specialists in Falmouth, our optometrist, Dr. Timothy J. Sajban, OD, can diagnose and treat dry eye, as well as many other conditions related to the eyes.
Aging
Aging is an unavoidable part of life, and along with it comes a natural decrease in tear production. Dry eyes are most common among women over 50 that wear contact lenses and people with autoimmune diseases. Along with dryness, it can cause a scratchy sensation on the eye, stinging, light sensitivity, red eyes, and blurry vision. It can also occur from a vitamin A deficiency in older adults.
Environmental Causes
A common reason for eye dryness can occur from your environment. If you live in a dry or windy climate, it can lead to an increase in tear evaporation. Additionally, it's typical among patients who spend several hours a day working in front of a computer. Starring at a monitor for too long without blinking can cause your eyes to dry faster.
Diseases
Other than autoimmune diseases such as lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis, dry eyes are common for patients with diabetes and thyroid disorders. Treating the underlying conditions can help relieve dry eye for these patients.
Medications
Some medications are a common reason for dry eyes and treatment can include seeing the prescribing physician to work with our optometry staff to reduce your symptoms by switching medications or treating the dry eyes by other means when it's not possible to change the prescription. Some of the drugs that can cause it to include,
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Antihistamines
- Decongestants
- Antidepressants
- Birth control
A Symptom of Laser Eye Surgery
Patients that undergo laser eye treatments can develop dryness as a result of the surgery. This is usually a temporary condition and resolves itself after a few weeks or months.
Contact Advanced Eyecare Specialists Today at (508) 444-8691. Our optometry office staff in Falmouth will schedule the first available appointment with Dr. Timothy J. Sajban, OD, to diagnose and treat your dry eye and address any other eyesight issues.
- posted: Nov. 20, 2019
Top 5 Causes of Dry Eye
It's not uncommon for people at any age to develop dry eyes. At Advanced Eyecare Specialists in Falmouth, our optometrist, Dr. Timothy J. Sajban, OD, can diagnose and treat dry eye, as well as many other conditions related to the eyes.
Aging
Aging is an unavoidable part of life, and along with it comes a natural decrease in tear production. Dry eyes are most common among women over 50 that wear contact lenses and people with autoimmune diseases. Along with dryness, it can cause a scratchy sensation on the eye, stinging, light sensitivity, red eyes, and blurry vision. It can also occur from a vitamin A deficiency in older adults.
Environmental Causes
A common reason for eye dryness can occur from your environment. If you live in a dry or windy climate, it can lead to an increase in tear evaporation. Additionally, it's typical among patients who spend several hours a day working in front of a computer. Starring at a monitor for too long without blinking can cause your eyes to dry faster.
Diseases
Other than autoimmune diseases such as lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis, dry eyes are common for patients with diabetes and thyroid disorders. Treating the underlying conditions can help relieve dry eye for these patients.
Medications
Some medications are a common reason for dry eyes and treatment can include seeing the prescribing physician to work with our optometry staff to reduce your symptoms by switching medications or treating the dry eyes by other means when it's not possible to change the prescription. Some of the drugs that can cause it to include,
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Antihistamines
- Decongestants
- Antidepressants
- Birth control
A Symptom of Laser Eye Surgery
Patients that undergo laser eye treatments can develop dryness as a result of the surgery. This is usually a temporary condition and resolves itself after a few weeks or months.
Contact Advanced Eyecare Specialists Today at (508) 444-8691. Our optometry office staff in Falmouth will schedule the first available appointment with Dr. Timothy J. Sajban, OD, to diagnose and treat your dry eye and address any other eyesight issues.