The uncomfortable symptoms of dry eye (or “dry eyes”) most often affects both of your eyes. You may be experiencing one or several of these symptoms:

    • Stinging
    • Burning
    • A scratchy sensation
    • Light sensitivity
    • Red, irritated eyes
    • Sensation that you have something on your eye
    • Contact lenses are very uncomfortable
    • Watery eyes
    • Blurred vision
    • Eye fatigue
    • Night driving problems

WHY TEARS MATTER FOR HEALTHY EYES AND VISION

Tears are an important part of clear and consistent vision as well as eye health and allow for the smooth, comfortable movement of the lids across the eyeball. This lubrication protects the eye structure from inflammation. Made up of a combination of oil, water, and mucus, if any of these three ingredients are reduced or missing, the eyes become dry and irritated.  For well-lubricated eyes, the tear glands and oil glands must be functioning as nature intended.

THE RISKS OF UNTREATED DRY EYE

If your eyes are dry, you are at higher risk of developing more serious eye conditions and diseases, including:

    • Eye infections
    • Damaged eye surface, potentially permanent
    • Trouble driving, reading or other life activity