Dry eye syndrome: Why eye drops may not address the root cause

Ophthalmologist Dr. Christine Heun explains that while lubricating eye drops provide temporary relief for dry eyes, they often fail to treat the underlying cause of Sicca syndrome. A common issue is dysfunction of the Meibomian glands, which leads to an unstable tear film that evaporates too quickly.

Modern medical approaches now emphasize a precise analysis of the tear film to determine the specific type of disorder. New treatment options, including modern light therapies, are being used to provide more targeted care beyond simple hyaluronic acid preparations.