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Symptoms and Signs of Dry Eye Syndrome

What are the Symptoms and Signs of Dry Eye Syndrome?

Dry eye syndrome may exhibit many symptoms. Some of the major ones are highlighted below:

  • Itchy and dry eyes
  • Burning or stinging or scratchy sensation in the eyes
  • Episodes of excessive tearing followed by dryness
  • Aching or fatigued eyes
  • Heavy eyelids
  • Sore eyes
  • Pain and redness in the eyes
  • Aversion to light (photophobia)
  • Blurred vision

What are the Consequences of Dry Eye Syndrome?

The major consequences of dry eye syndrome include the following:

  • Chronic irritation of the eye
  • Inflammation of the eye
  • Scarring of the front surface of the eye
  • Permanent damage to the surface of the eye (rare)
Symptoms and Signs of Dry Eye Syndrome

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