Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) Dry, uncomfortable, red, itchy eyes characterize dry eye syndrome (DES), caused by poor-quality tears, insufficient tears, allergies, and environmental irritability. It rarely results in permanent vision loss.Symptoms A stinging, burning or scratchy sensation in your eyes. Stringy mucus in or around your eyes. Sensitivity to light. Eye redness. A sensation of having something in your eyes. Difficulty wearing contact lenses. Difficulty with nighttime driving. Watery eyes, which is the body's response to the irritation of dry eyes. In Today’s Tech-driven World Screen time has increased drastically. Blinking is essential to keep one's eyes lubricated throughout the day. With excessive use of computers, mobile phones, and other display devices with a screen, there is a decrease in eye blinks, incomplete blinking, evaporation of tears, and dry eye disease. Develop Dry Eyes If you’re like many people, your eyes are on a screen throughout the day; spending yo...
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