The Data on Dry Eye
2 %
of the Population
Dry Eye Disease is considered a public health problem affecting more than a quarter of Canadians. 1
2
Types
The two officially recognized types are aqueous deficiency (ADDE) and evaporative deficiency (EDE).2
2 %
Screen Time
Frequent use of screens is a brand new risk factor related to dry eyes. It is estimated that 88% of the increase in the disease is related to it.3
2 %
Underdiagnosed
The severity of dry eye disease is underestimated in 41% of patients, hence the importance of having access to the best technologies for diagnosis. 4