The condition is thought to affect 30 per cent of the population
Dry or gritty-feeling eyes blight the lives of millions of people in the UK and finding an effective dry eye treatment can be almost impossible for many.
A new eye drop formula has been scientifically proven to help tackle the problem.
Rohto Dry Eye Relief is a highly effective eye-drop that uses a natural bi-polymer called HydraMed to rapidly relieve dry, gritty eye sensations.
In a series of new scientific trials and investigations, Rohto has been clinically shown to improve the condition of the tear film and ocular surface, so that eyes feel far more comfortable within just a month of regular use.
Dry and gritty-feeling eyes are a major and growing healthcare problem in the UK and the condition is thought to affect up to 30 per cent of the population at some time.
Modern lifestyles and an aging population are largely responsible for the increase in dry eye symptoms. The contraceptive pill, underlying illnesses and health conditions as well as some medication can also trigger dry eyes.
In healthy eyes, tears help create a lubricating and cleaning film over the eye, and dry eyes occur when this film is inadequate in terms of quantity or composition when there is not enough fluid to adequately create this film. The goal when relieving the symptoms is to rehydrate the surface of the eye and recreate the tear film. A range of treatments are available, but they can frequently fail to work effectively because they are either too viscous – sticky – or too watery, not staying long enough on the eye.
Dry eye scientist, Dr Christine Purslow, says: “The problem of dry eyes is a growing one in the UK, down to a number of lifestyle and healthcare factors, not least because as a nation we are getting older. This means the proportion of people suffering age-related conditions – including dry eye – is increasing. However, there are also many other factors than can trigger the condition in younger people as well. Dry eye can be very unpleasant for sufferers, badly affecting work, family and social lives.
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