Dry eyes - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBSep 23, 2022 · Blurred vision or eye fatigue When to see a doctor See your health care provider if you've had prolonged signs and symptoms of dry eyes, including red, irritated, tired or painful eyes.
Dry eyes - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBSep 23, 2022 · For most people with occasional or mild dry eye symptoms, it's enough to regularly use nonprescription eye drops, also called artificial tears. If your symptoms are persistent and more serious, you have other options. What you do depends on what's causing your dry eyes.
Dry macular degeneration - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBNov 23, 2022 · Dry macular degeneration is a common eye disorder among people over 50. It causes blurred or reduced central vision due to the breaking down of the inner layers of the macula (MAK-u-luh). The macula is the part of the retina that gives the eye clear vision in the direct line of sight.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: How to treat dry eye disease
WEBMay 4, 2023 · Symptoms of dry eyes often include blurry vision; eye redness; sensitivity to light; and a burning, gritty or scratchy feeling in your eyes. Dry eyes happen because the eyes do not produce enough tears or if the tears are not adequate quality to keep the eyes properly lubricated.
Uveitis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMar 7, 2023 · The signs, symptoms and characteristics of uveitis may include: Eye redness. Eye pain. Light sensitivity. Blurred vision. Dark, floating spots in your field of vision (floaters). Decreased vision. Symptoms may occur suddenly and get worse quickly, though in some cases, they develop gradually. They may affect one or both eyes.
Cataracts - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBA cataract scatters and blocks the light as it passes through the lens. This prevents a sharply defined image from reaching your retina. As a result, your vision becomes blurred. Cataracts usually happen in both eyes, but not always at the same rate. The cataract in one eye may be worse than the other. This causes a difference in vision between ...
Wet macular degeneration - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 21, 2023 · Wet macular degeneration is a long-lasting eye disorder that causes blurred vision or a blind spot in the central vision. It's usually caused by blood vessels that leak fluid or blood into the macula (MAK-u-luh).
Sjogren's syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 2, 2022 · The two main symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome are: Dry eyes. Your eyes might burn, itch or feel gritty — as if there's sand in them. Dry mouth. Your mouth might feel like it's full of cotton, making it difficult to swallow or speak. Some people with Sjogren's syndrome also have one or more of the following: Joint pain, swelling and stiffness
Eyestrain - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 2, 2024 · Eyestrain symptoms include: Sore, tired, burning or itching eyes; Watery or dry eyes; Blurred or double vision; Headache; Sore neck, shoulders or back; Increased sensitivity to light, called photophobia; Difficulty concentrating; Feeling that you cannot keep your eyes open; When to see a doctor. See an eye specialist if self-care steps don't ...
Eye floaters - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 2, 2024 · Symptoms. Symptoms of eye floaters may include: Small shapes in your vision that appear as dark specks or knobby, transparent strings of floating material; Spots that move when you move your eyes, so when you try to look at them, they move quickly out of your line of vision