5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Prevent Blindness has declared July as Dry Eye Month to raise awareness about dry eye among the public and healthcare professionals.

• 2

  Approximately 16.4 million Americans suffer from dry eye, which can lead to corneal damage and reduced quality of life if untreated.

• 3

  Prevent Blindness offers free resources on dry eye, including webpages, fact sheets, social media graphics, and instructional videos.

• 4

  OCuSOFT Inc. is partnering with Prevent Blindness for the fifth consecutive year to support Dry Eye Month initiatives.

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  Women are twice as likely as men to develop dry eye, particularly during pregnancy or menopause, and certain medications can decrease tear production.