Dry eyes are an uncomfortable, yet a common condition that occurs either because the eyes are not able to make enough of tears or they evaporate too quickly. In such a situation eyes may sting or burn, are dry or swollen making you feel a tad uneasy.
Opting for a suitable treatment plan for your dry eye is the way to go to manage this problematic situation & give you a better perspective of things!
Understanding Normal Tears
Tears are produced in the Lacrimal Glands that are located near the top of the eyeball & spread over the front of the eyeball into tear ducts & down into the nose. Dry Eyes occur when there is an inadequate number of tears produced by the eye or tears are not distributed evenly across the surface of the eye.
So, What Causes Dry Eyes?
Tears keep the eyes moist, while washing out dirt & debris from the eyes. Most importantly, tears serve to provide a neutralizing barrier against infectious microorganisms