Dry Eye Myth-Busting:

Here are three common myths relating to #DED

1. Dry Eye syndrome only affects women
Yes, menopause can trigger Dry Eye symptoms, but this disease affects all genders.

2. Dry Eye Disease means dry eyes
For some sufferers, this is the case, but dry eyes are just one of the many symptoms involved. Refer to previous posts for a list of symptoms in humans.

3. Dry Eye Disease only impacts older people
Wrong! As we age, our cells experience more oxidative stress, and the gland that produces our tears deteriorates. However, age is just one of the many factors involved in your chances of developing Dry Eye. As mentioned before, staring at screens for hours, exposure to dry/windy environments, and eye surgery can result in the disease.

source: dryeyeandme.co.uk