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DRY EYE

Dry eye offers a significant opportunity for pharmacy, especially as NHS England has advised CCGs not to routinely prescribe for dry eye as the condition is appropriate for self-care.3

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Potential causes

  1. Insufficient tear production (e.g. due to Sjögren's syndrome, blocked tear ducts, or the side effects of certain medications)

  2. Increased tear evaporation (Possible causes include: meibomian gland dysfunction, preservatives in eye products, contact lenses, allergies and low blink rate)

Risk factors4

This diagram highlights some of the potential risk factors for dry eye

A vicious cycle

The cycle shows how dry eye can lead to damage of the ocular surface, which affects tear stability, causing dry eye