How can watery eyes be known as Dry Eyes?

Something that can be confusing to explain is why watery eyes may be dry eyes. 

If your eyes are watery, it could be from the fact that the surface of the eye is dry therefore it cannot hold onto the tears.  The tears either evaporate or run off the eyes.  So watery eyes can be a result of dry eyes!

What are the symptoms of Dry Eyes?

Some of the symptoms of Dry Eyes include:

• watery eyes
• burning 
• sore eyes
• sharp pain running through the eye
• redness
• gritty feeling or like something is in the eye
• discharge is possible

What can cause Dry Eyes?

​Some other things that can give you dry eyes or make Dry Eye Syndrome worse are:

• Windy, smokey or dry environments
• Staring at a computer screen/not blinking frequently
• Taking certain medications like antidepressants, contraceptive pills, HRT, blood pressure medication and medications for Parkinson Disease
• Advanced age, particularly over 50
• Seasonal allergies and allergy medications
• Autoimmune conditions and conditions like Rosacea
• Blepharitis
• Lasik surgery

Dry Eye Syndrome or DED - the facts!

Dry Eye Disease (DED) is treated and managed properly in most cases will lessen the symptoms.

If Dry Eye Disease is left untreated and it advances,  sometimes it takes several medications, used multiple times a day, to control the symptoms and maintain vision. 

Do you think you have Dry Eyes or DED?

Do you want to get your eye dryness under control? 

We're here to help. Book in with a our optometrist for a full assessment and receive a customised treatment plan for your level of dryness. ​​

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