Cancer and treatment for it often causes painful dry eyes: here's a product that can help

There are a number of different types of cancer that affect the eyes, including: eye melanoma. squamous cell carcinoma, and lymphoma.

Also some chemotherapy drugs and targeted cancer drugs can make your eyes very dry and sore.

They might feel gritty, as though there is something in your eye. This is because the drugs cause a reaction on the inside of your eyelids. Or you may not be making enough tears.

Moisture chamber glasses give dry eye relief

If you are experiencing any of these conditions, you may find it really helpful to wear moisture chamber glasses, also referred to as dry eye glasses.

They are like ordinary spectacles but with the addition of a soft silicone eye shield that provides a comfortable seal around your eye sockets, preventing ear moisture from evaporating.

Find out more

• More about moisture chamber glasses

• Read Charlotte's story "Living with cancer and dry eyes"

• We are recommended by the Christie NHS Foundation, the largest centre for cancer care and research in Europe and by their patients