Dry eyes in the morning can be caused by a variety of factors including:
Dry air or direct airflow on the eyes.
Allergens like dust and pollen in the air.
Sleep disorders or the eyes not closing all the way while sleeping.
Health conditions or medications affecting tear production.
Lifestyle factors like excessive screen time, dehydration, overusing contact lenses, or wearing makeup to bed.
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In fact, dry eyes can cause blurry vision due to the instability of the tear film, which interferes with how light is focused on the eye’s surface. […]
Dry eye and floaters don’t directly cause one another. However, these conditions share some common causes. When these overlap, it can cause floaters and dryness simultaneously.
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Using expired eye drops can carry risks that may worsen your condition or even lead to infection. […]
effective in-office treatments include radio frequency (RF) therapy and intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy. Both work to target the root causes of of dry eye by improving meibomian gland function and reducing inflammation.
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