Common Symptoms of Evaporative Dry Eye
Meibomian gland obstruction, an underlying cause of Evaporative Dry Eye, may not be accompanied by an easily visible sign such as inflammation. As a result, physicians pay close attention to the symptoms that a patient reports.
Evaporative Dry Eye may be suspected with the presence of the following dry eye symptoms:
- dryness
- discomfort and irritation
- grittiness or feeling of a foreign body in the eye
- burning or stinging sensation
- tearing
- redness
- discharge
- tiredness
- itching
- vision disturbance
- sensitivity to light
These symptoms may be accompanied by:
- difficulty performing visual tasks, such as reading, using a computer, driving and watching television
- inability to wear contact lenses
- constant use of eye drops
- trouble being out in the sun
- symptoms that worsen late in the day