Dry eye
What is dry eye?
Dry eye is a common chronic eye condition where symptoms are described as insufficient tear production or increased tear evaporation.
Around 1 in 3 people worldwide is suffering from
dry eye and eye allergy.1-3
dry eye and eye allergy.1-3
DRY EYE Over 60%
of office workers who work mainly on their computers or mobile phones for long periods suffer from
dry eye.4
of office workers who work mainly on their computers or mobile phones for long periods suffer from
dry eye.4
Both men & women can suffer
from dry eye.4
from dry eye.4
References
- 1. Foulks GN et al. 2007 Report of the International Dry Eye WorkShop (DEWS). Ocul Surf 2007;5(2):65-204.
- 2. Bauduoin C et al. Role of Hyperosmolarity in the Pathogenesis and Management of Dry Eye Disease: Proceedings of the OCEAN Group Meeting. Ocul Surf 2013;11(4):246-258.
- 3. Werkhauser N et al. Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis with Ectoine Containing Nasal Spray and Eye Drops in Comparison with Azelastine Containing Nasal Spray and Eye Drops or with Cromoglycic Acid Containing Nasal Spray. J Allergy 2014;1-13.
- 4. Uchino M et al. Prevalence of dry eye disease among Japanese visual display terminal users. Ophthalmology 2008;115(11):1982-1988.
