Dry eye disease (DED)
is a multi-factorial ocular surface disease characterized by symptoms of dryness,
grittiness, discomfort, irritation, and often visual disturbance. DED can
create significant burdens on patients, including problems in social settings,
occupational functioning, and reduced quality of life. Known risk factors
for DED include female sex, increasing age, and certain systemic health conditions
(i.e. autoimmune diseases), and a wide range of medications that are known to
result in dry eyes. It is estimated that some 5% to 34% of individuals over 50 suffer
from dry eyes depending on the definition of dry eye used to prepare the
estimate.
For more information, visit D’Ambrosio Eye Care at
800-325-3937, D’Ambrosio Eye
Care,
or facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare so that we can help.
D'Ambrosio Eye Care provides eye care for patients throughout
greater Boston, central and western Massachusetts with office locations at 479
Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523, 865 Merriam Avenue, Suite
119, Leominster, Massachusetts 01453, 100 Powder Mill Road, Acton,
Massachusetts 01720, 413 Main Street, Athol, Massachusetts 01331, 74 Main
Street, Gardner, Massachusetts 01440 and 255 Park Avenue, Suite 606, Worcester,
Massachusetts 01609.
