Summer, sun and dry eyes disease. Facts and myths Review article

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Published: Mar 31, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24292/01.OT.XX0826
Keywords:
dry eye disease, tear film, Meibomian gland dysfunction, eyelid hygiene, Demodex

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Marlena Cwynar-Ptak
1. Department of Ophthalmology, St. Barbara Provincial Specialist Hospital No. 5, Trauma Center in Sosnowiec. 2. Doctoral School, Medical University of Silesia
Dariusz Dobrowolski
1. Department of Ophthalmology, St. Barbara Provincial Specialist Hospital No. 5, Trauma Center in Sosnowiec. 2. Department and Clinical Division of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8768-1691

Abstract

Dry eye disease is a chronic, multifactorial disease of the ocular surface that requires long-term and regular treatment. The symptoms of DED are influenced by environmental factors and, in some patients, may worsen during the summer months. Effective treatment should be based on selecting a preparation according to the dominant mechanism of DED. Therefore, in addition to frequent, daily lubrication of the ocular surface, it is also important to support the lipid layer of the tear film, promote regeneration and protection of the ocular surface, and maintain regular eyelid hygiene.

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Cwynar-Ptak M, Dobrowolski D. Summer, sun and dry eyes disease. Facts and myths. Ophthatherapy [Internet]. 2026Mar.31 [cited 2026Oct.4];13(1):A0017. Available from: https://www.journalsmededu.pl/index.php/ophthatherapy/article/view/3562
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Vol 13 No 1 (2026)
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Diagnostics

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