Patients suffering from dry eye disease face vision problems, and new research shows how this condition can also harm physical and mental health. The study shows that these patients have a lower quality of life compared to those without symptoms. Dry eye disease is a condition that can affect people of any age but is most prevalent in women and older people. It’s estimated that up to a third of adults over the age of 65 have the condition, which includes symptoms such as irritation and redness in the eyes, blurred vision, and a sensation of grittiness in the eye. This new study, led by the University of Southampton, explored how dry eye disease affects the lives of adults in the UK. It included 1,000 patients with the condition and 1,000 without. All patients were required to answer a questionnaire from the National Eye Institute about their visual function and …