Dry Eye Syndrome is a common pathology affecting - depending on the area - more than 20% of the population. Females are more affected than males, while increasing age also contributes to greater prevalence. It is mainly caused by the conditions of the modern life (computer screens, driving cars, artificial lights, pollution, eye contact lenses etc.)
Dry Eye Syndrome is generally due to a meibomian gland dysfunction, also called posterior blepharitis. This results in the important oil layer of our tears being unstable and thinner than it should normally be. This leads to dryness, irritation, redness and blurred vision.