Dry eye disease is a common and often chronic problem in many adults. Dry eyes can occur when tear production and tear drainage are not in balance. People with dry eyes either do not produce enough tears or their tears are of a poor quality:

• Inadequate amount of tears. Tears are produced by several glands in and around the eyelids. Many factors can reduce tear production, causing symptoms of dry eye to develop.

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