Dry eye treating with eye drop

A disturbance of the tear film characterizes dry eye syndrome, a very common and usually benign condition. This abnormality may result in disruption of the ocular surface, causing a variety of symptoms and signs and interference with quality of life. Dry eye syndrome is a common eye condition that occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears, or the quality of your tears is poor, resulting in eye discomfort, irritation, and inflammation.

To help keep the eyes comfortable and vision optimal, a normal, thin film of tears coats the eyes. Three main layers make up this tear film.

• The innermost layer is the thinnest. It is a