Dry eye is very common ophthalmic condition found in patients due to an inadequate supply of tears. A study recently published has linked dry eye to chronic pain syndrome. Dry eye is an ophthalmic condition found in all ages. This conditions is very common and is characterized by the inadequate supply of tears in eyes or instant evaporation of tears on the cornea. The condition is evident by the symptoms such as itchy eye, painful sensation or even redness.
If this condition is left untreated, it may lead to inflammation and subsequent development of scars and ulcers on the cornea. The eyes also become hypersensitive to light and external stimuli. The scientists from Miami, USA investigated the link between dry eye and chronic pain syndromes. The team evaluated 154 dry eye patients. The scientists found that dry eye patients reported higher levels of ocular and non-ocular pain…
