It sounds like a contradiction: How can your eyes be "dry" if they won’t stop watering?
In Alberta, this is a common medical hurdle. When your tear film is of poor quality, your tears evaporate too fast in our dry, windy climate. Your brain frantically signals for "emergency" tears to compensate, but these watery tears lack the essential oils needed to stay on the eye. You end up with a cycle of constant tearing and persistent irritation.
You may be a candidate for our dry eye clinic Stony Plain if you experience:
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A constant gritty or sandy feeling (like prairie dust that won't wash out).
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Blurry vision that momentarily clears when you blink.
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Painful stinging or redness after a long day of screen use.
Don't ignore these symptoms. Left untreated, chronic inflammation can lead to permanent damage to oil glands. Schedule your assessment this week to protect your long-term vision.