Dry Eye Is on The Rise — What You Can Do About It

Julie Loffredi — Lifestyle

Dry, itchy, irritated eyes? You’re not alone.

In an era where screen time dominates our days and environmental stressors are everywhere, dry eye disease is becoming increasingly common—and disruptive. “It seems like it’s as prevalent as ever,” says Dr. Yuna Rapoport, MD, MPH, founder and director of Manhattan Eye . “More and more people are spending more time on screens and have sort of unhealthy habits at home.”

On a recent episode of The Dry Eye Podcast , Dr. Rapoport shared why dry eye is often misunderstood, how to get a proper diagnosis, and the latest treatments helping patients finally find relief.

More Than Just Eye Drops

Many patients think their fluctuating vision or discomfort is a simple case of needing new glasses or contacts. “They come in