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Causes of Dry Eye Syndrome

 

There are several factors that can individually or collectively cause dry eyes:

  • Reduction in tear production
  • Change in quality of tear production
  • Poor blinking
  • Inflammation of the eyelids
  • Illness
  • Side effect of medications
  • Hormonal changes
  • Increased evaporation of tears due to environmental factors eg air conditioning, central heating
  • Ageing