Dry eye is one of the most frequently seen ailments by eye doctors in Oklahoma. Dry eye occurs when the tear film is insufficiently moisturizing the
cornea. This leads to irritation, scratchy sensation, itching, blurred vision, redness, and pain. There are many different causes for dry eye:
- Dry, windy conditions
- Reading or computer work
- Age, especially women over the age of 50
- Medications
- Injury
- Any type of eye surgery
- Ceiling fans
- Contact lens wear
- Tanning
- Inflammation
- Imbalance of the tear film