Symptoms of Dry Eyes

Common Symptoms of Dry and Watery Eyes

The term ‘dry eyes’ is a litte deceptive as it covers a number of eye conditions. Dry eye can be due to both not enough tears being produced, the quality of tear produced or excessive evaporation of tears.The typical symptoms you may experience with dry or watery eyes include:

• Burning, stinging or itching

• Gritty feeling

• Irritation from wind or smoke

• Blurred or smeary vision

• Tired eyes

• Red eyes

• Excessive watering

• Light sensitivity

• Contact lens discomfort

The symptoms are often worse first thing in the morning or later in the evening and can be exacerbated by driving, computer use or air conditioning.