Dry eye syndrome can also be referred to when the eye is irritated or feels scratchy. There may be pain and a feeling of tearing within the eye, a bit like how sand may feel scratchy. Dry eye syndrome is very annoying and a bit painful, but it is more of a nuisance rather than anything more severe as the symptoms are likely to dissipate with some medical help or over the counter remedies, and there should be no changes to your vision. However, the symptoms can get worse with age because your body produces fewer tears, and tears are used as a lubricant for the eye.

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