Contact lens wearers…contact lens wear can dramatically increase tear evaporation causing discomfort, infection and/or increased protein deposits. Studies have shown that dry eye syndrome is the leading cause of contact lens intolerance.

Frequent computer users…computer use causes decreased blink frequency – about 7 times per minute verses a normal rate of 20 times, leading to increased tear evaporation.

Postmenopausal women…hormonal influences on the estrogen receptors in the lacrimal glands and other glands around the eyes may be responsible for an increase in dry eye syndrome.

People taking certain medications…medications such as anti-histamines, birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, diuretics, and steroids lower your ability to produce tears.

Laser eye surgery patients…nerve endings in the cornea can be severed during laser eye surgery, resulting in less sensitivity and decreased blink reflex after the procedure.  This can lead  to increased tear film evaporation and symptoms of dry eye.

People living in certain climates…people who are exposed to air pollution, high altitude, sunny, windy, cold or dry air conditions are at increased risk for dry eye syndrome.

Elderly…tear flow normally decreases with age. Approximately 75% of individuals over age 65 suffer from dry eye symptoms.