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Understanding Dry Eye

What Is Dry Eye?

Dry Eye Syndrome is a condition caused by changes in the quantity or quality of your tears. Tears are composed of three main layers that work together to keep your eyes comfortable and protected. If anything affects the balance of these elements, your tears will dissipate too quickly, causing uncomfortable dry spots. If you would like more dry eye information, talk to your eye doctor and consider SYSTANE® ULTRA Lubricant Eye Drops or SYSTANE® ULTRA Preservative-Free Formula.


Definition of Dry Eye

Tears help your eyes to stay moist, healthy and comfortable. Dry eye (or Dry Eye Syndrome) is an eye condition that affects the quantity and quality of tears, causing your eyes to feel dry and irritated.

Studies have shown that roughly 3 million women over the age of 50 suffer from dry eye, but it can affect men and women of any age. Often confused with allergies, dry eye frequently goes undiagnosed and can lead to long-term complications if untreated. Dry eye may also be a sign of other health or eye issues.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for dry eye, but there are a variety of treatments that can help soothe its symptoms. SYSTANE® Lubricant Eye Drops is clinically proven to reduce both the signs (what the eye doctor can measure) and symptoms (what you feel and experience) of dry eye, offering dry eye sufferers immediate and lasting relief.

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SYSTANE® ULTRA

SYSTANE® ULTRA

SYSTANE® ULTRA Lubricant Eye Drops offers high performance dry eye therapy with extended protection and immediate comfort.

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SYSTANE® ULTRA Preservative-Free

SYSTANE® ULTRA Preservative-Free

SYSTANE® ULTRA Preservative-Free Formula offers high-performance dry eye therapy in convenient single-use vials — perfect for sensitive eyes!

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SYSTANE®

SYSTANE®

SYSTANE® Lubricant Eye Drops helps protect your eyes from dry eye and keeps them lubricated throughout the day.

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SYSTANE® Preservative-Free

SYSTANE® Preservative-Free

SYSTANE® Preservative-Free Formula, in convenient single-use vials, is recommended for dry eye patients with sensitive eyes.

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SYSTANE® NIGHTTIME Ointment

SYSTANE® NIGHTTIME Ointment

SYSTANE® NIGHTTIME Lubricant Eye Ointment offers overnight relief from the symptoms of dry eye, providing protection and comfort while you rest.

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SYSTANE® CONTACTS

SYSTANE® CONTACTS

SYSTANE® CONTACTS Lubricant Eye Drops moisturizes and soothes dry eyes caused by wearing contacts.

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