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Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren't able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate and unstable for many reasons. For example, dry eyes may occur if you don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears.
Dry eye may occur on its own or along with other medical conditions. In some cases, dry eye is a sign of: Sjögren’s syndrome (about 10% of people with aqueous deficient dry eye have Sjögren’s syndrome). Diabetes (if you have diabetes, there’s about a 50/50 chance you’ll develop dry eye as a complication). Thyroid eye disease. Blepharitis.
People tend to make fewer tears as they get older due to hormonal changes. Both men and women can get dry eye. However, it is more common in women—especially those who have gone through menopause. Here are some other causes of dry eye. Certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, thyroid disease, and lupus