Dry eye syndrome (DES), also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), happens when your body doesn't produce enough tears to keep the surface of the eyes moist and hydrated. Some people are naturally more likely to experience this dryness, but a range of external factors, other eye conditions, or autoimmune conditions can also fall under the causes of dry eyes.

Working in an environment, with air conditioning, for example, can make your eyes more prone to feeling dry or irritated. You can also start to experience these dry eye disease symptoms after using a computer screen for long hours, particularly if you strain your eyes to focus on what you're looking at or reading.

The natural ageing process and hormonal changes can play a role in the quality of your tear production, particularly menopause, as well as taking oral contraceptives like birth control pills, or antidepressants, which negatively affect the tear ducts. Additionally, dry eyes can be caused by the side effects of certain drugs like antihistamines and decongestants, tear gland damage or after Lasik eye surgery, along with medical conditions and diseases, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, lupus, Sjögren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis and vitamin A deficiency.

Sometimes, it's possible that wearing contact lenses for extended periods of time can also cause your eyes to feel a little dry. This happens because the lens on your cornea limits the amount of oxygen flow and dries out the tear film that's essential to developing your natural tears. It's a good idea then to take a break from your lenses or to switch to a silicone hydrogel contact lens for maximum lubrication. Moving to a daily wearing pattern can also work wonders, as these lenses, like everclear ELITE, featuring a thinner lens surface than monthlies, allowing more oxygen to reach the eyes, so they stay comfortable and hydrated at all times. Plus, you can also use dry eye treatments to provide speedy relief from the uncomfortable symptoms.

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