Dry Eye Disease
Dry Eyes affect millions of people in the United States. It is estimated that as many as 4.88 million Americans over the age of 50 suffer from this uncomfortable condition.
Dry Eye Disease can present in subtle ways at first, but symptoms often worsen over time. Recognizing early warning signs allows us to treat the condition before it becomes more serious.
Symptoms
Everyone experiences dry eye differently because there are so many potential underlying causes.
Common symptoms include:
- Burning or stinging: A persistent sensation of heat or irritation.
- Gritty or sandy feeling: As though something is stuck in your eye, even when nothing is there.
- Redness and inflammation: Eyes that look irritated and bloodshot
- Excessive tearing: Reflex tearing occurs when the eyes overproduce watery tears to compensate for dryness.
- Light sensitivity: Bright sunlight, headlights, or screens may cause discomfort.
- Blurred or fluctuating vision: Vision may clear after blinking but quickly become hazy again.
- Contact lens discomfort: Dryness can make contact lens wear painful or impossible.
- Tired Eye: Eyes feel tired or fatigued
Don’t let dry eyes hold you back.
Schedule a comprehensive Dry Eye Evaluation at Black Mountain Family EyeCare today and experience the comfort of clear, healthy vision.