Dry eyes is a progressive disease that becomes severe with advancing age and underlying disease factors. There is no permanent cure for the disease. However, disease can be managed with the right medications and good eye hygiene.
When a dry eye is caused by environmental factors such as dry and windy climates, exposure to smoke, or staring at a computer screen, the symptoms will usually go away once the environment is changed. If dry eye is caused by certain medications, changing or adjusting medicines may help.