Common Medications Could Cause Dry Eye: Experts, Australia

Common oral and topical medications could be causing dry eye in patients, according to optometrists. Dry eye is a common condition in which the eye produces fewer or poorer quality tears and is unable to keep its surface lubricated and comfortable. According to studies, common medications can interfere with the normal secretions from ocular glands, causing dry eye as a side effect. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Eye Health on December 2nd, 2007