Aging: A Predisposition to Dry Eyes
Dry eye syndrome is a disease of the ocular surface and tear film that is prevalent in older adults. Even though the degree of visual acuity loss in dry eye patients is commonly mild-to-moderate, in the aging population, this minimal change in visual status can lead to a significant decrease in visu...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Wiley
2014-01-01
|
| Series: | Journal of Ophthalmology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/781683 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1832551579890221056 |
|---|---|
| author | Anushree Sharma Holly B. Hindman |
| author_facet | Anushree Sharma Holly B. Hindman |
| author_sort | Anushree Sharma |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | Dry eye syndrome is a disease of the ocular surface and tear film that is prevalent in older adults. Even though the degree of visual acuity loss in dry eye patients is commonly mild-to-moderate, in the aging population, this minimal change in visual status can lead to a significant decrease in visual function and quality of life. A healthy ocular surface is maintained by appropriate tear production and tear drainage, and deficiencies in this delicate balance can lead to dryness. In the aging eye, risk factors such as polypharmacy, androgen deficiency, decreased blink rates, and oxidative stress can predispose the patient to developing dry eye that is frequently more severe, has higher economic costs, and leads to worse consequences to the well-being of the patient. Understanding why elderly patients are at higher risk for developing dry eyes can provide insights into the diagnosis and management of the growing number of older adults struggling with dry eye and minimize the burden of disease on our aging population. |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj-art-091c540ded844861837722b6fda0ce31 |
| institution | Kabale University |
| issn | 2090-004X 2090-0058 |
| language | English |
| publishDate | 2014-01-01 |
| publisher | Wiley |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Journal of Ophthalmology |
| spelling | doaj-art-091c540ded844861837722b6fda0ce312025-02-03T06:00:58ZengWileyJournal of Ophthalmology2090-004X2090-00582014-01-01201410.1155/2014/781683781683Aging: A Predisposition to Dry EyesAnushree Sharma0Holly B. Hindman1Flaum Eye Institute, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, USAFlaum Eye Institute, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, USADry eye syndrome is a disease of the ocular surface and tear film that is prevalent in older adults. Even though the degree of visual acuity loss in dry eye patients is commonly mild-to-moderate, in the aging population, this minimal change in visual status can lead to a significant decrease in visual function and quality of life. A healthy ocular surface is maintained by appropriate tear production and tear drainage, and deficiencies in this delicate balance can lead to dryness. In the aging eye, risk factors such as polypharmacy, androgen deficiency, decreased blink rates, and oxidative stress can predispose the patient to developing dry eye that is frequently more severe, has higher economic costs, and leads to worse consequences to the well-being of the patient. Understanding why elderly patients are at higher risk for developing dry eyes can provide insights into the diagnosis and management of the growing number of older adults struggling with dry eye and minimize the burden of disease on our aging population.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/781683 |
| spellingShingle | Anushree Sharma Holly B. Hindman Aging: A Predisposition to Dry Eyes Journal of Ophthalmology |
| title | Aging: A Predisposition to Dry Eyes |
| title_full | Aging: A Predisposition to Dry Eyes |
| title_fullStr | Aging: A Predisposition to Dry Eyes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Aging: A Predisposition to Dry Eyes |
| title_short | Aging: A Predisposition to Dry Eyes |
| title_sort | aging a predisposition to dry eyes |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/781683 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT anushreesharma agingapredispositiontodryeyes AT hollybhindman agingapredispositiontodryeyes |