About dry eye symptoms
Dry eye symptoms are on the rise... as are treatment options
Not only ambient dry air due to air conditioners or overheated rooms, long working hours at screens, but also lifestyle-related oxidative stress and ageing in general, affect the functionality of tear-fluid generating lachrymal glands and contribute to the high incidence of dry eye syndrome.
It is now estimated that over a billion dollars a year is spent by consumers in an effort to alleviate the symptoms of dry eyes. Yet present solutions only do just that – treat the symptoms rather than
address the underlying cause.
In cooperation with one of Japan’s leading health companies ORYZA, the MNL Group launched a totally natural, highly effective, well-researched plant extract MaquiBright®. Clinical investigations along Anklam Extrakt GmbH as a partner with MaquiBright®
demonstrate a profound restoration of natural tear-fluid production from tear glands, causing a dramatic reduction of dry eye-related symptoms.
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Did you know?
- Tear fluid does not merely serve as ocular lubricant.
- Tear fluid nourishes the cornea.
- Tear fluid carries glucose, vitamin C, amino acids, minerals, lipids, anti-bacterial agents and growth factors to maintain corneal integrity.
- Eyedrops may never fully replace natural tear fluid.
What causes dry eye symptoms?
Dry eyes result from an imbalance of tear fluid secretion and its evaporation and drainage. Research has shown that tear fluid secretion from lachrymal glands, which are positioned under the eyelids, decreases as a result of oxidative stress.
This was initially found with people exposed to cigarette smoke, although symptoms related to dry eyes may affect anyone at time. Unfavorable ambient conditions, such as central heating, air-conditioning, or decreased pressure in airplanes can lead to accelerated evaporation of tear fluid. Tear glands need to compensate for challenged hydration of the cornea. Although eye blinking frequently helps moisten the eyes, this is often difficult during long hours spent working on computer or smart phone screens, while using contact lenses, and other challenging ambient conditions.
Dry eyes frequently develops as a side effect of medications such as antihistamines. Women more commonly experience dry eyes than men and symptoms often develop with increasing age.
During recent years, research has revealed that aging and oxidative stress affect the functionality of tear-fluid generating lachrymal glands and contribute to the development of dry eyes.