Understanding Dry Eye

Consequences of Tear Deficiency

A deficit in the quantity and/or quality of the tear film (e.g. a decrease in the tear flow, volume, thickness or lubricity) may have a number of damaging effects. Evaporation from...

Summary of Dry Eye

Dry eye develops when a reduction in the quantity or quality of tears occurs, causing the tear film to become unstable and break up earlier than normal, leading to dry spots on...