Symptoms
Symptoms do vary from one patient to the next. Most patients however, complain of a foreign body sensation, or a feeling that there is something in the eye.
Irritation and a gritty sandy feeling in the eyes are common symptoms of dry eye. This can occur intermittently throughout the day or night, or be constant. Decreasing tolerance to contact lenses is a common symptom as well.
If you have any of the following symptoms, you may be suffering from dry eye:
- Scratchy eyes
- Sore eyes
- Gritty feeling in your eyes
- Burning sensation in your eyes
- Light sensitivity
- Decreased vision
- Tired eyes
- Decreased tolerance to contact lenses
