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Dry Eyes and Environmental Causes

Dry eyes is a condition affecting millions of Americans. It is one of the most common eye conditions. The redness, teary, itchy and watery eyes can drive you crazy. Most people assume that dry eyes is a result of a medical condition or a virus. However, in many cases, dry eyes is a result of environmental factors. This is the case whether you are outdoors or indoors.

While outside, the factors that can cause dry eyes are wind, dust, sun, or smoke. This, in turn, causes the tears to evaporate quicker and dry up. While inside, dust, staring at a screen for too long, and air conditioning/heating can also cause dry eyes. Nowhere is safe!woman wiping her eyes with a tissue

Dry Eye Doctor Austin, Texas

Speak to the Westlake Eye Doctors about how you can best treat your dry eyes, whether its with eye drops or something else. We evaluate each patient to best fit individual needs.
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