6 Conditions That Cause Dry Eyes
Most of us have experienced the feeling of dry eyes at some point. A question many doctors hear often in the examination room is, “What causes my eyes to be so dry?” Dry eye can be caused by a breakdown or a destabilization in the tear film. Our tears are actually quite complicated and are composed of many things including minerals, proteins, natural antibiotics, and a host of other chemicals in addition to water, mucus, and oil.
Original Article Source Credits: Verywell Health , https://www.verywellhealth.com/
Article Written By: Troy Bedinghaus, OD
Original Article Posted on: May 25, 2020
Link to Original Article: https://www.verywellhealth.com/six-conditions-that-cause-dry-eyes-3422113