Some research links eating more fish with a lower risk of getting dry eye syndrome in women.
Within the test group, 534 people had dry eye syndrome - about 15%.
According to Ebroon, the finding linking smoking to dry eye syndrome was "one of the most important parts of the study.
Researchers say dry eye syndrome is a common source of discomfort among the elderly and can seriously affect quality of life.
Although strides have recently been made in early diagnosis, blepharospasm is often initially mis-diagnosed as allergies or "dry eye syndrome".
It also has been proposed for use in the treatment of dry eye syndrome.
Amstutz asks why the researchers didn't test omega-3 fish oil supplements - which might be easier to tolerate - against dry eye syndrome.
Then I got the wandering eye syndrome.
Wearing glasses or contact lenses and smoking cigarettes may increase your risk for dry eye syndrome.
Susan's ophthalmologist diagnosed her with dry eye syndrome.