Dry Eye: Symptoms & Signs

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One or, more commonly, both eyes can be affected. The eyes feel dry and people may have any of the following symptoms in their eyes:

scratchiness

foreign body sensation

stringy mucous in or around the eye

increased irritation from wind, smoke, heat, or fumes

difficulty wearing contact lenses

stinging or burning

Other symptoms are related to the cause of the dry eye.

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Author: William Stevens, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 05/07/01

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