Dry eyes and their related syndrome is an extremely common condition, thought to  affect millions of Americans. Dry Eyes and the associated Dry Eye Syndrome are the most common problems reported by soft lens  wearers. Dry eye syndrome has various causes, but there appears to be an imbalance between tear production and tear volume drainage from the eye. Dry eye syndrome is increased in frequency when the lenses being worn are older lenses as well as in females using oral contraceptives. Often as the wearing time increases the cornea will feel dry or as if there is a foreign body in the eye, as well as an increase in reflex tearing may occur. There is some belief that the use of silicone hydrogel lenses that are surface treated to make them more biocompatible may be helpful for contact lens wearers who suffer from dry eyes. Also, adhering to a a frequent replacement plan that provides fresh clean lenses regularly is beneficial as well. However, some contact lens wearers develop dry eyes that are significant enough that it renders them intolerant of the contact lenses. For contact lens wearers seeking LASIK Laser Eye Surgery instead of contact lenses may be a viable alternative to wearing eyeglasses. For contact lens wearers seeking LASIK Eye Surgery, scheduling a LASIK consultation with a LASIK surgeon who is also knowledgeable about contact lenses is a first step.

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