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Dry eye is the condition of eye in which our eye doesnot have enough quality tears to lubricate the eye. It is a common problem in adults mostly those who are working in IT sectors. 


Causes of dry eye 
  • The natural ageing process.
  • Side effects of certain drugs.
  • Some disease which affect the ability to make tears like collagen vascular disease, sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Eyelid problems which affects the blinking.
Symptoms of dry eye
  • Redness.
  • Sensitivity to light.
  • Blurred vision.
  • Eye fatigue.
  • Irritation of eyes.
  • Stringy mucus around the eye.
  • Difficulty in wearing contact lens. 

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