{"id":151,"date":"2023-04-01T20:29:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T00:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drsummerow.com\/?p=151"},"modified":"2023-06-10T12:03:11","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T16:03:11","slug":"what-causes-dry-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drsummerow.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/01\/what-causes-dry-eyes\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Dry Eyes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"151\" class=\"elementor elementor-151\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39bab81 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"39bab81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3c29dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3c29dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Stephen Summerow says that\u00a0<strong>Dry Eyes<\/strong>\u00a0can be caused by a number of different factors, including:<\/p><ol><li><p>Aging: As we age, our eyes may not produce as many tears as they once did, leading to dryness.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Environmental factors: Exposure to dry or windy conditions, air conditioning, and smoke can all contribute to dry eyes.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Medications: Certain medications, such as antihistamines, decongestants, and antidepressants, can reduce tear production and cause dry eyes.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Health conditions: Certain health conditions, such as autoimmune disorders like Sjogren\u2019s syndrome, diabetes, and thyroid disorders, can cause dry eyes.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Eye surgery: Some types of eye surgeries, such as LASIK or cataract surgery, can cause temporary dry eyes.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Contact lenses: Wearing contact lenses can lead to dry eyes, especially if they are not properly cleaned or are worn for too long.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Hormonal changes: Hormonal changes during pregnancy, menopause, or while taking certain birth control pills can cause dry eyes.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Diet: A diet lacking in essential fatty acids can contribute to dry eyes.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p>If you are experiencing chronic dry eyes, contact Dr. Stephen Summerow O.D. a Dry Eye Specialist as he can help determine the underlying cause and recommend appropriate treatment options. 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