{"id":398,"date":"2025-07-17T17:34:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T17:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3.79.166.44\/was-ist-das-trockene-auge\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T08:51:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T08:51:29","slug":"dry-eye-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/3.79.166.44\/en\/dry-eye-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Dry Eye Syndrome?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What is Dry Eye Disease?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a multifactorial disease of the ocular surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a complex eye condition, far more than just a simple lack of tears. It is a self-perpetuating cycle of damage driven by many different factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unstable Tears & Eyelid Health:<\/strong> Problems with your eyelids, such as issues with the oil-producing meibomian glands or other eyelid diseases, can disrupt your tear film, causing tears to evaporate too quickly and become unbalanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irritating Tears:<\/strong> Tears become too concentrated, leading to irritation and damage on the eye\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic Inflammation:<\/strong> This irritation triggers ongoing inflammation, forming a cycle that worsens the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensitive Ocular Surface Nerves:<\/strong> Damage to these eye nerves can cause persistent pain, even when physical signs of dry eye are mild.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How the Tear Film Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your eyes are protected by the tear film \u2014 a thin but highly structured layer that supports comfort, clarity, and protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n