People suffering from dry eye syndrome often experience symptoms of the disease when their eyes are drier than normal. This is often caused by problems with the tear film, which is composed of a mix of aqueous, lipid, and mucin. Individuals suffering from dry eye syndrome may be deficient in one or more of these factors. Generally, dry eye is caused by a combination of medical conditions and medications, including glaucoma, age, and some prescriptions. While dry eye syndrome is not curable, it can be managed. The most accurate way to diagnose dry eye syndrome is with an epithelial staining test. The ophthalmologist will administer a painless drop into each…