Dry Eye Disease Market Size, Trends, Industry Analysis, Overview, Share And Forecast 2024 To 2031
The global dry eye disease market is witnessing significant growth owing to the rising prevalence of dry eye disease among people spending increased time staring at digital screens. Dry eye disease, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a common ocular condition caused due to lack of tears or insufficient tear production by the lacrimal glands of the eyes. It occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporates too quickly and do not lubricate the eyes properly. Some common symptoms of dry eye disease include irritation, burning sensation, dryness, redness, blurred vision, and eye fatigue. The growing use of computers, smartphones, tablets and other digital devices has led to a substantial surge in the screen time spent by people at work and homes, which has significantly contributed to the development of dry eye symptoms. Prolonged screen time causes infrequent blinking due to staring at screens resulting in over-evaporation of tears and inflammati...