Causes of Dry Eye

There are many causes that contribute to the development of dry eyes:

• Aging
• Post-menopausal hormonal changes
• Medications such as antihypertensives, anxiolytics, antidepressants, and antihistamines
• Systemic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, collagen vascular disease such as lupus and fibromyalgia, and Sjogrens disease
• Eyelid abnormalities and local skin disease such as acne rosacea
• Recent eye surgery such as LASIK, cataract, glaucoma and retina surgery
• Inside and outside environment including wind, low humidity, AC vents and fan exposure, colder winter temperatures and spring/summer/fall allergens