When there is insufficient moisture in the eyes to lubricate and nourish them, dry eye syndrome develops. Common symptoms people experience include: eye dryness, red eyes, excessive itching and a burning sensation.

Dry eye disease affects millions of people. The condition can occur when tears evaporate too quickly or due to insufficient tear production, affecting one or both eyes. There are two types of dry eye disease, occurring individually or simultaneously.

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a prevalent eye condition that often starts in childhood. It can cause distant objects to appear blurry while those nearby appear clear. This refractive error is now more common in kids than ever before.