{"id":16132,"date":"2021-07-25T08:08:19","date_gmt":"2021-07-25T08:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=16132"},"modified":"2021-07-25T08:08:19","modified_gmt":"2021-07-25T08:08:19","slug":"why-is-dry-eye-worse-in-the-mornings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/what-is-dry-eye-syndrome\/why-is-dry-eye-worse-in-the-mornings\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Dry Eye Worse in the Mornings?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over 50% of adults suffer with dry eyes.<\/b><\/h2>\n

It’s difficult enough to get out of bed in the morning, but waking up with stinging, burning eyes is even more challenging!<\/p>\n

What causes dry eyes?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dry eye syndrome may be to blame if your eyes are itchy and scratchy in the morning.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

It’s possible that your tear glands are clogged or producing insufficient tears and oils to keep moisture in your eyes.<\/p>\n

If the meibomian glands in your eyelids don’t generate enough oil to protect your tears from evaporating, or if you don’t produce enough water for healthy tears, it can cause dry eye symptoms.<\/p>\n

Whatever is causing your dry eye, it’s critical that your eye doctor identify and treat the condition as soon as possible to safeguard your eyesight and maintain excellent eye health.<\/p>\n

What causes red, itchy or painful eyes upon waking?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Why do some people’s dry eye symptoms get worse in the mornings? Some of the reasons are listed below.<\/p>\n

1. Nocturnal lagophthalmos<\/b><\/h3>\n

The inability to completely close one’s eyelids while sleeping is called nocturnal lagophthalmos.<\/p>\n

The surface of the eye becomes dry at night because it is exposed to the air. The condition may damage your cornea if left untreated.<\/p>\n

2. Blepharitis<\/b><\/h3>\n

Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids that causes them to become red, inflamed, and itchy, and for dandruff-like scales to appear on the eyelashes. Blepharitis is a frequent eye condition that’s caused by bacteria infection on the edges of your eye lids..<\/p>\n

SEE RELATED: Dry Eye Syndrome<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve experienced dry eye in the morning,<\/strong> contact an eye doctor near you.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t

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