Advanced Dry Eye Institute

· Age

· Gender (females are more affected than males)

· Menopausal hormone therapy

· Low omega-3 fatty acid intake

· Connective tissue/autoimmune diseases*

· LASIK surgery

· Certain medications

· Other possible risk factors: Alcohol consumption, smoking, low androgen levels, dry environments and genetic predisposition.

*The most common diseases associated with dry eyes are
Sjogrens Syndrome, Ocular Rosacea and Arthritis.