Overview

• Spain’s Miranza V Barometer reports dry eye affects about 27% of the population and many say their vision limits driving (46%) and work (43%).
• A Lima survey by Laboratorios Lansier finds 70% do not know dry eye is a disease and 79.2% have never been diagnosed despite symptoms, with 42.6% self‑medicating and 26.7% using artificial tears without medical oversight.
• Quirónsalud ophthalmologists, highlighting World Vision Day, say more than 80% of vision problems are preventable or treatable with early detection and regular checkups.
• Experts attribute rising complaints to digital eye strain that reduces blinking and triggers dryness, blurred vision, headaches and ocular fatigue.
• Specialists stress management over cure, recommending behavioral measures and individualized therapies, including prescription anti‑inflammatory drops such as ciclosporin for severe cases.