Dry eye

Dry eye is a condition where either the eye does not produce enough tears, or the quality of the tears do not lubricate the eyes sufficiently. This makes the eyes feel uncomfortable, gritty, and sometimes makes the white of the eyes appear very red. Dry eye can affect anyone at any time, although it is more common as we get older.

Confusingly one common symptom is the eyes watering excessively, especially in windy weather. Often, these symptoms can be relieved by using artificial tears to lubricate the eyes, although long term dry eye may need further investigation to rule out any general health conditions.