Author: Dr. Jenna Zigler

Dry eye disease is irritating and painful. As an optometrist, I know there are many possible causes, but thedrugs you take might be the culprit.  Drugs are a common part of American life, 36% of people between the ages of 18-44 take between one and four medicines daily and that rises quickly to 90% of seniors take at least one daily drug. 42% of seniors are taking five or more drugs. Many  drugs have side effects and some can cause dry eye disease. The more drugs you’re taking, the higher the likelihood of experiencing side effects.  What is Dry Eye…

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