In the News - COVID vs Dry Eye

COVID-19 might have impacted your dry eye. Research has found that those who have had COVID-19 may experience persistent symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) in the weeks and months following recovery, researchers have found.

Then there's mask-wearing? There's no doubt that wearing a face mask is an important part of preventing the spreading of COVID-19, but as well as maskne and foggy glasses, mask associated dry eye is also on the rise.  

A report published in the journal Ophthalmology and Therapy earlier in 2021 reported on the increase of cases of eye irritation and dry eye in those who regularly wear masks4. First coined in the USA, mask-associated dry eye (MADE) is a new condition thought to be caused by airflow being redirected up towards the eyes, causing the eye's surface to dry out more quickly, and the eyes feeling irritated, tired, sore and dry.  

Is it time to review how you’re managing your Dry Eye??