eyeofdiseasecondition No dry eyes Dry eyes Causes of dry eyes include dry air, contact lens wear, and eye strain from prolonged use of computers and smartphones. Additionally, factors such as aging, hormonal imbalances, and stress can also contribute to dry eyes. While some people experience dry eyes due to eye strain, many suffer from what could be called "dry eye," a modern-day ailment. Let's understand it correctly and take appropriate measures. Supervised by: Dr. Masayoshi Kajita, Director of Kajita Eye ClinicAfter graduating from Fukushima Medical University in 1983, he worked as a researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, before opening Kajita Ophthalmology Clinic in 2003. From 2018 to 2021, he served as a Clinical Professor at Tokyo Medical and Dental University School of Medicine. In 2022, he was awarded Honorary Membership by the Japan Contact Lens Society, and in 2023, Honorary Membership by the Japanese Society of Ophthalmic Optics. He currently serves as a councilor of the Japan Ophthalmological Society and a member of the drafting committee for the Japanese Medical Optics JIS standards.