LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The National Eye Institute found more than 16 million Americans suffer from itchy, burning, and dry eyes. It's affecting more young people due to an overuse of screens, but not ...

According to a meta-analysis, tear film stability shows deterioration after cataract surgery, with symptoms potentially lasting up to 3 months postoperatively. However, the effect of cataract surgery ...

Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) encompasses a large number of distinct and related etiologies; however, these can broadly be divided into two groups: aqueous tear deficiency DES (also known as aqueous tear ...

Dry eye may happen when your eyes don’t make enough tears or the tears you do make do not work well. Aging, hormonal changes, certain health conditions, environmental factors, or prolonged screen time ...

Dry eye syndrome can cause various symptoms, including pain, stinging, and blurred vision. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as artificial tears and prescription eye drops can help manage ...

Add this to the list of unfair realities: Some women are at higher risk for dry eye than men, thanks to hormonal changes. "Estrogen and androgen levels play a key role in regulating the function of ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What kinds of treatments are available to combat dry eyes? Since I turned 55, my eyes have become increasingly dry and sensitive. — Blinking Brenda Dear Brenda: Dry eye is a common ...

Dry eye occurs when the eye has insufficient lubrication, either because the tear glands are not producing enough tears, or because the tears that form are evaporating too quickly. Dry eye can cause ...