Beware of Dry Eye Syndrome, When Tears Keep Out

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

Ever experienced mata Feeling uncomfortable and constantly leaking water? It could be that you have dry eye syndrome.

Dry eye syndrome or keratoconjunctivitis sisca anyone can experience. This condition often makes a person feel uncomfortable.

In addition to removing water, this syndrome is also usually characterized by redness of the eyes.

What is dry eye syndrome?

An ophthalmologist at JEC Tambora Main Eye Clinic and JEC Kedoya Eye Hospital, Anna Nur Utami said, dry eye syndrome is a condition when the eyes do not receive enough lubrication from tears.

Tears consist of several elements, namely water, salt, oil, mucus, and protein. Tears function to lubricate the surface of the eye to keep it smooth and watery, and protect the eye from various foreign objects that can damage the eye.

“When you have dry eyes, the production or composition of tears is disturbed. This is what makes the surface of the eye not lubricated properly, but tears keep coming out,” said Anna when filling a webinar held by JEC, some time ago.

What causes dry eye syndrome?

Generally, everyone can experience dry eye syndrome. However, this syndrome is mostly experienced by women, although the reason is not known for sure.

“Older people are also at risk for dry eye syndrome,” Anna said.

There are several things that can make a person experience this condition. Here are the causes of dry eye syndrome.

1. Age

Age does have an effect on problems around the eyes. The elderly group is more susceptible to dry eye syndrome.

2. Decreased tear production

The eye glands are responsible for producing tears. Decreased tear production in the glands can cause a person to experience dry eye syndrome.

3. Certain disease conditions

Diabetes, lupus, thyroid hormone disorders, and vitamin A deficiency can cause a person to experience dry eye syndrome.

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