IS YOUR ENVIRONMENT
IMPACTING YOUR EYES?

Did you know environmental factors like these can impact eyes? You may encounter one or multiple environmental elements in a day, and if you already suffer with dry eye disease, being aware of these environmental effects and knowing when to talk to an eye doctor can help you to manage your symptoms.

Mother nature's impact

Ever notice your eyes being affected with varying weather conditions? It may be true; there are several common weather triggers that can lead to dry eye symptoms:

• Humidity. According to an article published in the journal The Ocular Surface, low humidity may be a risk factor for dry eye disease.

• Temperature. Additional factor in the environment that can impact dry eye is temperature (cold / hot) that can cause dry air.

• Wind. Increased airflow over the eye surface may lead to increased evaporation of tears from the surface of the eye, and blowing wind is a commonly reported factor that can contribute to dry eye.

If weather-related factors like these are causing you to experience dry eye symptoms, it could be dry eye disease. Keep in mind that seasonal eye allergies may share some similar symptoms with dry eye disease. It's important that you speak with an eye doctor to have them assess if it may be dry eye disease symptoms you are experiencing. You can ask them for a dry eye disease consultation and tips for how to manage or help alleviate your symptoms.

While some environmental triggers for dry eyes may be outside of your control, arming yourself with information can help you make changes where possible. If you have found that your own environment has led to eyes feeling dry, consider talking to your eye doctor about how prescription Xiidra may help treat dry eye disease.