The Signs Of Dry Eye

Chronic dry eye isn't just a nuisance—it’s a chronic medical condition. Dry eyes can result from an improper balance of tear production and drainage i.e inadequate amount of tears and Poor quality of tears.

Resting your eyes or dimming the light may seem like solutions, but those measures usually aren’t effective for people with chronic dry eye (CDE), a disease affecting 12 million Americans.

Here are few sign of dry eyes

• Stinging or burning
• Scratchy feeling, like there’s sand in your eyes
• Strong sensitivity to light or smoke
• Eye discharge
• Difficulty forming tears when you cry
• Trouble wearing contact lenses
• Eyestrain after reading or using the computer
• Blurry vision that intensifies at day’s end

If you notice symptoms like a sandy feeling in the eye or constant eyestrain, schedule an eye exam right away. For more information read the original article reviewed by Douglas J. Rhee, MD published on healthmonitor.com.

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