DEPRESSION can exacerbate the symptoms of chronic dry eye, according to the 'Association Between Depression and Severity of Dry Eye Symptoms, Signs, and Inflammatory Markers in the DREAM Study' published in JAMA Ophthalmology, HERE.
The study found that those who screened positive for depression generally had worse dry eye symptoms.
Depression changes lifestyle habits, such as spending more time in front of a computer or TV, said the study's researchers.
This can lead to dry eyes or worsen your depression.
But it goes both ways, as dry eyes can hurt mental health.
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