Michigan Dry Eye Center (an accredited Dry Eye Center) is a specialty clinic within Clarity Advanced Eyecare. The Michigan Dry Eye Center utilizes a wide array of technology and methodology to manage and treat dry eye disease, an increasingly prominent condition among patients of all ages.
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Prevalence of Dry Eye
Dry eyes are very common, and dry eye syndrome is a major reason for visits to the eye doctor. A recent online poll revealed that nearly half (48 percent) of Americans age 18 and older regularly experience dry eye symptoms.
Also, results from a 2012 Gallup poll show that more than 26 million Americans suffer from dry eyes, and this number is expected to increase to more than 29 million within 10 years.
-AllAboutVision.com 12/2016
Symptoms of Dry Eye
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Burning sensation
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Aching sensations
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Heavy eyes
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Fatigued eyes
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Sore eyes
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Dryness sensation
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Photophobia (light sensitivity)
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Blurred vision
Risk Factors
A number of factors can increase your risk of dry eyes. These include:
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Computer use. When working at a computer or using a smartphone or other portable digital device...(more)
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Contact lens wear. Dry eye discomfort is a primary reason why people discontinue contact lens wear.
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Aging. Dry eye syndrome can occur at any age, but it becomes increasingly more common later in life, especially after age 50.