What causes Dry Eye Syndrome?
Dry Eye Syndrome has a number of causes. It can be a side effect of certain medications or a symptom of a chronic disease. It is particularly common in elderly people. There are several reasons why you might experience dry eyes. Some factors include your eyes not producing enough tears or your tears evaporate too quickly. Believe it or not, a poor diet also can contribute to eye dryness. A few other causes include too much time reading your phone or computer screen, living/working in dry environments, prolonged contact lens wear, certain medicines, and various health conditions (hormonal changes, diabetes, arthritis, or lupus).