
What is dry eye?
“ Dry eye is a multi-factorial disease of the ocular surface characterized by instability of the tear film. Accompanied by ocular symptoms, in which tear film instability and poor-quality tears, ocular surface inflammation, damage, and neurosensory abnormalities play contributing roles.”
Dry eye occurs when the quantity and/or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye adequately lubricated.

Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease
- Stinging sensation
- Grittiness or feeling of sand in eyes
- Watery eyes
- Difficulty with contact lenses
- Difficulty with night driving
- Fluctuations in vision
- Pain/light sensitivity/redness
Common forms of dry eye
Blepharitis
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Contributing causes of Dry Eye








Management Options
Treatment of ocular surface disease is through management of the underlying cause such as meibomian gland dysfunction, dry blepharitis, etc….
Other Common remedies
- Artificial tears or gels
- Hot compresses
- Anti-inflammatory topical medicated eye drops
- Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and/or Blepharitis
- Dietary supplements
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Ocular Surface Disease
Ocular surface diseases are those which affect the surface of the cornea.