Dry eyes pose a significant and growing issue for millions of people. Eyes need to be immersed in a continuous flow of tears that are composed of several parts. Healthy tear films have liquids, aqueous, and mucin.
The outer layer of lipids blocks the loss of water while keeping the inner layers in place. The aqueous component is a combination of mucin, proteins, and electrolytes. The mucin helps in viscosity, increasing the durability that the tear films. Mucin is at its greatest concentration the further inside the film of tear one gets. If you feel any dryness in your eyes then it is recommended to consult a Dry Eye Specialist to treat your dry eyes.
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When eyes are dry it is common to see lower levels of proteins in a variety of instances. The water-soluble portion of mucin tends to be found in lower levels. These deficiencies are known to cause inflammation and reduce the quality of the eye. Electrolytes can increase in volume too which can exacerbate dry eye issues.
Dry eyes can manifest in a variety of ways and varied, the condition is usually not properly diagnosed. Based on the Archives of Ophthalmology, 14.4 percent of Americans suffer from dry eye symptoms and this percentage increases as they age. 8.4 percent of people who are less than 60 years old experience dry eyes that cause discomfort as do 19% of those older than that experience dry eye symptoms. It's a chronic disease.
People who have Cataract and Refractive surgery report an increase in symptoms, because of decreased cornea sensitivity. Additionally, the damages to the tear-producing Goblet cells may cause further impairment in the production of tears and their quality.
