This article is part one of a two-part series. Part two will run next week and describe treatment options.
Millions of Americans suffer from dry eye disease (DED), according to the American Journal of Ophthalmology—and the number is increasing.
The Scratchy, Gritty, Misery of Dry Eye Disease
Part 1: Understanding the symptoms, causes, and biology of this affliction
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Jacquelyn Waters
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Jacquelyn Waters writes about health, science, and medicine. She has particular interest in all things neuroscience—from molecular neuroscience to psychology. She has 8 years of experience teaching college biology and received her Master’s degree in biomedical sciences with a specialization in neuroscience from Vanderbilt University.
