What are the causes of Chronic Dry Eye?
Chronic irritation of the surface of the eye can eventually cause a disruption in the normal tear-producing system, including the lacrimal gland. This results in declining production, quantity, and quality of natural tears. High risk factors for Chronic Dry Eye include hormonal changes associated with aging and menopause, autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, lupus, and Sjögren’s Syndrome, diabetes, or blocked tear ducts.
