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AQUEOUS DEFICIENT DRY EYE is due to reduced production of the aqueous (watery) components of tears.

Tears are a combination of aqueous, lipid (oil) and mucus. Abnormal or reduced production of any of these components leads to different types of Dry Eye.

Aqueous production can be reduced in conditions such as Sjogrens, an autoimmune disorder. Other times it can occur due to other causes such as side effects from medications such as anti-histamines, beta blockers or diuretics. Diabetes and getting older are also caused of decreased aqueous production.

Artificial tears and lubricating drops all have different formulations. Some are more targeted towards correcting aqueous deficiency and others towards oil or mucus deficiency.

The drops listed below are geared more towards providing missing watery tear substances and restoring tear balance, to those who have Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye.

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Drops for Aqueous Deficient Dry Eyes

AQUEOUS DEFICIENT DRY EYE is due to reduced production of the aqueous (watery) components of tears.

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