What is Dry Eye?
Dry eye is a malfuction of the tear gland that causes the tear flow to be abnormal. Patients often complain of periods of dryness and periods of over-wetting in the eye. Dry eye causes great discomfort to sufferers, however it is treatable in both the short and long term. Below is a list of the symptoms associated with Dry Eye.
Symptoms of Dry Eye
| Dry Sensation | Irritation from wind or smoke |
| Scratchy, gritty feeling | Redness |
| Stinging | Tired Eyes |
| Itching | Light sensitivity |
| Excess tearing | Contact lens discomfort |
| Mucous discharge | Soreness |
| Lid infections and sties | Sensitivity to artificial tears |
| Eye lids stuck together upon waking |
