5 Signs That Your Eye Discomfort Is Caused by Dry Eye
If you’re having dry eye symptoms, schedule an eye exam to seek a diagnosis.
Almost everyone experiences unusual eye symptoms at some point. You may have itchy, watery eyes during allergy season. You might get tired eyes and blurry vision from staring at your screen too long from time to time. Your eyes might feel dry and irritated on a windy day.
But if discomfort or other eye symptoms are frequent, there may be a bigger problem. One common eye condition is called dry eye disease. In this video, learn the symptoms and complications of dry eye disease, according to Danielle Trief, MD, Ophthalmologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
- Danielle Trief, MDDanielle Trief, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and associate professor at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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