What are the symptoms of dry eye syndrome?
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The main symptom of dry eye is usually a scratchy or sandy feeling as if something is in the eye. Other symptoms may include stinging or burning of the eye, episodes of excess tearing that follow periods of very dry sensation, a stringy discharge from the eye, and pain and redness of the eye. Sometimes, people with dry eye experience heaviness of the eyelids or blurred, changing, or decreased vision, although loss of vision is uncommon.
This answer is based on source information from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
The main symptom of dry eye is usually a scratchy or sandy feeling as if something is in the eye. Other symptoms may include stinging or burning of the eye, episodes of excess tearing that follow periods of very dry sensation, a stringy discharge... More -
Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:A general feeling of eye discomfort is one indication of dry eye syndrome. More specific indications can include:
- Feeling of grit in the eye
- Burning sensation in the eye
- Blurred vision
- Redness of the eye that progresses as the day goes on
A general feeling of eye discomfort is one indication of dry eye syndrome. More specific indications can include: Feeling of grit in the eye Burning sensation in the eye Blurred vision Redness of the eye that progresses as the day goes on More -
American Academy of Ophthalmology answered:The usual symptoms include:
- Stinging or burning eyes
- Scratchiness
- Stringy mucus in or around the eyes
- Excessive eye irritation from smoke or wind
- Excess tearing
- Discomfort when wearing contact lenses
Excess tearing from “dry eye” may sound illogical, but it can be understood as the eye’s response to discomfort. If the tears responsible for maintaining lubrication do not keep the eye wet enough, the eye becomes irritated. Eye irritation prompts the gland that makes tears (called the lacrimal gland) to release a large volume of tears, overwhelming the tear drainage system. These excess tears then overflow from your eye.
The usual symptoms include: Stinging or burning eyes Scratchiness Stringy mucus in or around the eyes Excessive eye irritation from smoke or wind Excess tearing Discomfort when wearing contact lenses Excess tearing from “dry eye” may... More -
Dr. George A. Williams of American Academy of Ophthalmology answered:The usual symptoms of dry eye include:
-- Stinging or burning eyes;
-- Scratchiness;
-- Stringy mucus in or around the eyes;
-- Excessive eye irritation from smoke or wind;
-- Excess tearing;
-- Discomfort when wearing contact lenses.
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, you should see an eye doctor, who can talk to you about potential treatments to relieve some of these symptoms.The usual symptoms of dry eye include:-- Stinging or burning eyes;-- Scratchiness;-- Stringy mucus in or around the eyes;-- Excessive eye irritation from smoke or wind;-- Excess tearing;-- Discomfort when wearing contact lenses.If you are suffering... More -
Dr. Laura Fine answered:The following are symptoms of dry eye syndrome (a decline in tear production):
- Persistent sensation of grittiness in the eyes
- Difficulty wearing contact lenses
- Inability to shed tears
- Burning sensation in low humidity or polluted air
The following are symptoms of dry eye syndrome (a decline in tear production): Persistent sensation of grittiness in the eyes Difficulty wearing contact lenses Inability to shed tears Burning sensation in low humidity or polluted air More
