Do your glasses feel like they’re not helping as much as they used to? Maybe your eyes are tired, watery, or blurry—especially after long days on screens. The problem might not be your glasses at all. You could be dealing with dry eye disease, a common condition that affects how your eyes stay lubricated and comfortable.
What Is Dry Eye Disease?
Dry eye disease can happen when your eyes don’t make enough tears or when your tears evaporate too quickly. Healthy tears keep the surface of your eyes smooth and clear. When that balance is off, your eyes can feel gritty, sore, or watery. It can also make it feel like your vision is changing.
There are 2 main reasons for dry eye:
- Not enough tears: Your eyes aren’t producing enough moisture.
- Poor tear quality: Your tears dry out too quickly, often because the tiny oil glands that line your eyelids (called meibomian glands) aren’t working properly.
Why It Can Feel Like Your Glasses Are “Wrong”
Dry eye can cause your vision to blur or change from moment to moment, making it seem like your glasses aren’t doing their job. When your eyes are dry, the surface can become uneven, similar to looking through a foggy window. Once dry eye is treated, vision often feels clearer again without needing a new prescription.
What Causes Dry Eye?
Dry eye can happen to anyone, but there are factors that can make the symptoms feel worse:
- Spending long hours on computers, phones, or tablets
- Ageing or hormonal changes
- Contact lenses
- Air conditioning, heating, or windy weather
- Certain medications, like antihistamines (allergy medication) or antidepressants
- Autoimmune conditions, such as Sjögren’s syndrome
What You Can Do
The good news is that dry eye is treatable. You don’t have to put up with the discomfort or keep swapping glasses that seem “off.” Ask your optometrist about your options—there are simple therapies, special drops, and in-office treatments that can help restore comfort and protect your vision.
Easy Tips to Soothe Dry Eye
- Blink often when using screens to avoid digital eye strain.
- Use a cool air humidifier to keep moisture in the air.
- Stay hydrated throughout the day.
- Wear sunglasses outdoors to shield your eyes from wind and sunlight.
Clearer Vision Starts with Healthy Eyes
Dry eye disease can make your eyes feel tired, blurry, or irritated—but relief is possible. With the right care, you can get to the root of the problem and see clearly again. At Byron Optometry, we offer personalized treatment options that are tailored to your unique needs. Book an appointment with us today, and let us help you find relief.
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