Condition
Dry Eye Syndrome (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca / KCS)
Dry Eye Syndrome (keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or KCS) dry eye happens when your eyes don't make enough tears, or the tears aren't good quality. This causes discomfort and can make it hard to see well.
Video Overview
Dry Eye Syndrome (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca / KCS)
Symptoms
Burning or stinging feeling in your eyes (burning ocular surface)
Scratchy sensation, like something is in your eye (foreign body sensation)
Eyes water a lot, even though they feel dry (paradoxical tearing)
Pain when you move your eyes
Hard time looking at screens or reading
Blurry vision that comes and goes
Causes
Your eyes don't make enough tears (aqueous deficiency)
Tears evaporate too quickly from your eyes (evaporative dry eye)
Getting older changes tear production (age-related lacrimal gland atrophy)
Some medicines reduce tear production
Dry air, wind, or heating indoors
Staring at screens for too long
Treatments
Using artificial tear drops (like eye medicine)
Resting your eyes during screen time
Placing warm, wet cloths on your closed eyes
Making sure your eyelids are clean
Drinking more water to stay hydrated
Adjusting your home humidity with a humidifier
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