Why Women Suffer More from Dry Eyes And How They Can Find Relief?

 More than 16 million Americans report that they suffer from a condition  called dry eye, and the total number may be as high as 30 million.Women  are twice as likely as men to endure this often-painful condition, with  symptoms including irritated, scratchy, or burning eyes, a feeling of  something in the eyes, excess watering, and blurred vision.Why is dry  eye more common in women? One reason is that computer use, makeup and  contact lens wear can exacerbate the condition, explains John D.  Sheppard, M.D., M.M.Sc., President of Virginia Eye Consultants. The hormonal changes associated with menopause  and pregnancy may also adversely affect the eyes. And the incidence of  dry eye rises with age.But now, women can find relief from these  symptoms, thanks to an eyelid hygiene product from NovaBay Pharmaceuticals  (NYSE MKT:NBY) called Avenova.A key root cause of many cases of dry eye  is the dense population of bacteria growing on the eyelids and  lashes."These bacteria can block glands in the eyelids that produce an  oil that keeps our tear film from evaporating," Dr. Sheppard explains.  "Without enough oil, the eyes dry up and become painful."The bacteria  also release toxins that cause inflammation and produce an enzyme that  compromises this crucial oil layer.First, Dr. Sheppard and his  colleagues are directly fighting the bacterial overpopulation using  Avenova  ocular eyelid spray. The key ingredient in Avenova is Neutrox, a pure  0.01 percent formulation of hypochlorous acid, a substance that is  naturally made by our human white blood cells to fight microbial  invaders."Avenova does an excellent job removing the excess harmful  bacteria," says Dr. Sheppard. "Moreover, it directly inactivates the  lipase enzyme that breaks up our vital oil."Dr. Sheppard and his  colleagues also manage dry eye by using oral Omega 3 and essential fatty  acid supplements to help control inflammation.These natural, organic  and extremely safe approaches are bringing huge improvements for Dr.  Sheppard’s own patients. "Women may no longer need to suffer from this  often-painful condition."  

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