The aqueous layer makes up the bulk of your tear film, however your lacrimal gland may not be functioning properly enough to supply adequate water.

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Lighting and air quality influence the comfort of your eyes, especially with device use. Many will blink less frequently and less completely when using a device, causing the eyes to dry with exposure.

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The oily component of your tear film Is critical to protect your tears from evaporating between blinks, however your oil glands may be clogged. Of those with dry eye, 86% have an oil gland dysfunction.

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The eyelid margin and eyelash follicles often harbor bacteria, biofilm, and even mites. Toxins are released into the tear film, causing additional inflammation and irritation.

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Autoimmune disease, Sjogren’s Disease, metabolic disease, stress, lack of sleep, and poor diet drive inflammation in the body and contribute to your ocular surface issues.

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All dry eye is rooted in inflammation, but some have significant inflammation, potentially driven by systemic disease and lifestyle contributors.

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If your lids do not fully seal during sleep, your eyes will dry out during the night. Additionally, if you do not blink fully or frequently enough due to structural issues or habit, the eyes will dry and burn.

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You may have ocular allergies, even in the absence of systemic symptoms. Ocular hypersensitivities can cause your eyes to be red, watery, itchy or filmy.

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