Dry eye symptoms occur three ways:1
Eye dryness is the most common complaint, but different people experience different symptoms.See if what’s bothering you is on this list.
- Your tear glands stop making enough tears
- Your tear glands produce poor-quality tears
- Your tears evaporate too quickly
Any one of these can cause your eyes to feel dry and irritated.
Dry eye symptoms can be triggered by these factors:2
- Dry environments
- Over-heated or over-cooled air
- Wind
- Smoke
- Sun
- Extended screen time
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What Causes Dry Eye?
There are three ways dry eye symptomscan occur, and a variety of factors thatcan cause symptoms to come on.
What You Can DoAbout Dry Eye?
While there is no cure for dry eye, making these lifestyleand environmental changescan help prevent and relieve symptoms.
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Who Suffers From Dry Eye?
Many people experience chronicdry eye symptoms, but thesefactors can increase your chances.
What Dry Eye Feels Like
Dry eye symptoms can be irritating and affect your daily activities. Most people experience eye dryness, but all of these can be symptoms of dry eye:1
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