Symptoms of Dry Eyes

The term “dry eye” is a little misleading, as it covers a number of eye conditions. It can be caused by your eyes not producing enough tears, by poor-quality tears, or by tears evaporating too quickly. You can read more about the causes of dry eyes here.

Typical symptoms include:

Burning, stinging or itching
A gritty feeling, like something is in your eye
Irritation from wind or smoke
Blurred or smeary vision
Tired eyes
Red eyes
Excessive watering
Light sensitivity
Contact lens discomfort

Symptoms are often worse first thing in the morning or later in the evening, and can be made worse by driving, screen use or air conditioning.

Do these sound familiar?

If you recognise several of these symptoms, or they’re affecting your day-to-day life, our dry eye clinic in Aberdeen can find out what’s causing them. From there, we’ll recommend the right dry eye treatments for you, including IPL.

When to get help quickly

A painful red eye, sudden changes in your vision or a sudden increase in flashes or floaters aren’t typical dry eye symptoms and should be checked the same day. Contact the practice, and we’ll advise you on what to do.

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