Symptoms
Dry Eye Syndrome – Its Causes and Symptoms
Dry eye refers to a medical condition where your eyes fail to produce the sufficient lubrication and moisture on its surface, i.e., the tears. No moisture leads to dryness in eyes that may cause irritation or other symptoms that would require further consultation and medication. The eyes may turn red and inflamed because of dryness. It is most commonly seen in women who are going through the postmenopausal issue. Dry eyes syndrome may result from a number of causes, some of them being – • Dusty and windy environments • Increasing age • Seasonal allergic reactions • Laser eye surgery • Vitamin A deficiency • Diabetes • Birth control pills Common Symptoms Of Dry Eye Symptoms of dry eye are divided into two types, visual and physical. The symptoms associated with both the types are discussed below. Visual: • Blurred Vision : It is one of the major symptoms of dry eye in which the objects surrounding us, which may either be near or far, start appearing faintly and out of focus. Blurred vision makes it difficult to look around with precision. • Photophobia : It is a symptom in which one experiences sensitivity to light, resulting in irritation in the eye and headaches.