Women - especially those experiencing hormonal changes due to pregnancy, menopause or oral contraceptive use - are more likely to develop dry eye. Dry eye is also common among older adults, as tear production naturally slows around the age of 50.
Other factors that can increase the risk of dry eyes include the following:
Spending prolonged periods of time in front of digital screens
Use of certain medications (e.g., antihistamines, decongestants)
History of certain medical conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, thyroid disease)