But when these symptoms don't go away with the change of season or rest, there may be an underlying cause called dry eye syndrome. If left untreated, dry eye syndrome can damage the tissue of the eye and possibly scar the cornea and impair your vision. Heating, blowers and air conditioning also increase tear evaporation. Excessive drainage or incomplete blinking can cause dry eye syndrome. Patients who experience chronic nose, throat and sinus symptoms, such as sinus congestion, postnasal drip, allergy symptoms, middle ear congestion and coughing may also suffer from dry eye syndrome.
Most people try to treat dry eye syndrome with allergy eye drops.
Serious dry eye syndrome should be seen by a doctor. If you experience dry, burning, itchy, red eyes or related symptoms, schedule an appointment with Dr. Camus by calling the Oconomowoc office of Wilkinson Medical Clinic at 569-2300.