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Do tear ducts dry up with age? Understanding the causes of chronic dry eye

Over 50% of people aged 65 and older experience symptoms of dry eyes, a condition often linked to the natural aging process. This decrease in tear production and quality is a key reason many older adults worry, "do tear ducts dry up with age?" While the ducts themselves don't typically dry up, the glands that produce tears become less efficient, leading to chronic dry eye syndrome.

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Understanding How and Why: Does MGD Get Worse with Age?

An estimated 70% of adults over the age of 60 have meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), a progressive condition that impacts tear film stability. The answer to "Does MGD get worse with age?" is, for many, a definitive yes, making understanding its progression critical for seniors.

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Understanding the Aging Eye: Why Do Older People Get Blepharitis?

Incidences of blepharitis dramatically increase with age, affecting a majority of individuals over 65. This chronic inflammation of the eyelids, which leads to irritation and discomfort, prompts the critical question: **Why do older people get blepharitis?**

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