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Simply put, dry eye disease is an imbalance of the eyes’ tear film. Decreased tear production, poor tear quality caused by poorly functioning oil glands in the eyelids, inflammation, and the environment all play roles in this process.
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Dr. Hooten answers the question: What are dry eyes? Dry eyes are essentially related to a patient's tear film. The tear film is a combination of water and oil found on the surface of our eyes. If we don't have enough water from the tear glands or enough oil from the meibomian glands, we experience discomfort, blurry vision, burning, and irritation. These symptoms can significantly impact one's quality of life.
