Individuals medically diagnosed with "dry eyes" experience feelings of dryness, itchiness, burning, and general irritation in their eyes. Dry eyes can be caused by a decreased production of tears by the tear-producing glands in the eyes. What treatment would help alleviate dry eyes?

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Blocking the eyelid openings used to drain tears can help keep the tears in the eye longer, alleviating dryness and other uncomfortable symptoms of dry eyes. Stimulating production of aqueous humor or vitreous humor would not address the root cause of decreased tear production.

Individuals Medically Diagnosed with "Dry Eyes" Experience Feelings of Dryness