When your tear gland doesn’t produce enough lubrication (tears) for your eyes, they begin to dry out. In some cases, dry eyes may feel irritating. In other cases, it can be a chronic pain to deal with. This condition is known as dry eye syndrome. Common symptoms among those who suffer from dry eye syndrome include scratchy, dry, and painful sensations, a constant feeling that something is in their eye, blurred vision, and more. You may also experience redness and sensitivity to light. Windy and dry environments tend to be associated with dry eyes for obvious reasons, but other environmental factors, such as allergies also play a role.