What Makes My Eyes Burn?

October 27, 2021

Your eyes need enough tears to stay healthy and comfortable, so every factor affecting the quantity, or the quality of tear film can create dry spots on the eye surface, leading to irritation:^1,6

Low quantity of tears:

Aging, hormones, some medical conditions (diabetes, Sjogren's syndrome…), certain medications (blood pressure drugs, antihistamines, antidepressants), eye surgery, damaged tear gland

Increased evaporation of tears:

Wind, smoke or dry air; reduced rate of blinking

Dysfunction of the oil glands in your eyelid

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This quick test is not a medical evaluation and does not replace a visit to an eye care professional who can take decisions on medical treatment, diagnosis, or prescription.