Dry eye syndrome
Dry eye syndrome, or dry eye disease, is a common condition that occurs when the eyes do not make enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly.
Dry eye syndrome can occur if your eyes do not produce enough tears or your tears evaporate too quickly.
Your GP should be able to diagnose dry eye syndrome based on your symptoms and medical history. They may also examine you to check for other conditions.
There is no cure for dry eye syndrome and some people have recurring episodes for the rest of their lives, but there are treatments to help control the symptoms.
There are a number of things you can do to prevent dry eye syndrome or ease your symptoms.