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10 Causes of Dry Eye and What to Do About Them

You’re getting older

Aging affects all parts of your body and the eyes are no exception. Up to 30% of people over the age of 50 have dry eye, even more in the 65-plus crowd. As you get older, your ability to produce tears declines.

This may be because your tear ducts have become obstructed over time or because of inflammation, which can be a byproduct of aging, says Janet Cushing, OD, a clinical optometrist at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health in Madison.

Fortunately, dry eye as a result of aging (or any other cause) doesn’t have to be severe and, although it can affect quality of life, it is also usually treatable.

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2 thoughts on “10 Causes of Dry Eye and What to Do About Them”

  1. Amelia Henchey

    I had dry eyes due to cataracts. Eyedrops relieved the itchiness, and even helped improve vision a little bit. But ultimately, surgery was the answer.

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