Common Dry Eye Causes

Dry eye is a common condition. At Advanced Eyecare in Las Vegas, NV, our optometry practice will provide the eye care you need to help control your dry eyes. You might begin treatment with eye drops or other types of care depending on the cause of your condition..

Aging

As you age, the production of tears can be affected. Studies have shown that it happens more often in women than men and that it gets increasingly worse as you age. Dry eyes can have a severe impact on the quality of life in an aging population.

Staring at a Screen

This is becoming a greater issue as more people not only work on computer screens all day but look at cell phones and tablets in their leisure time. When you are staring at a screen, you might not blink as often and this affects the quantity of tears in your eyes.

Being in a Dry Climate

Living in an area of dry climate, like a desert, can be difficult for your eyes. The tears can evaporate too quickly, drying your eyes out. It might be difficult for tear production to keep up with evaporation depending on your environment.

Wind

If you are in a windy climate or if you have a fan blowing, it can dry your eyes.

Medical Conditions

Certain medical conditions can cause dry eye symptoms. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or thyroid disease you may be in danger of suffering from dry eye.

Medication

If you are taking some types of medication, they can cause you to suffer from dry eyes. Be sure to bring up any medications that you are taking when you come in for an eye exam with an eye doctor on our team.

Contact Lenses

If you are a long-term user of contact lenses, you may find that it has dried out your eyes. We can help you to find contact lenses that better avoid this issue if contacts are the cause of your dry eye.

Get Eye Care from an Optometrist on Our Optometry Team for Dry Eye

When you need an optometrist, you can count on us at Advanced Eyecare in Las Vegas, NV, to provide the eye care you need for your dry eyes and much more. Call our office at (702) 737-3937 to make an appointment.