{"id":9747,"date":"2021-02-06T20:06:35","date_gmt":"2021-02-06T20:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=9747"},"modified":"2021-07-26T10:19:22","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T10:19:22","slug":"burning-eyes-at-night","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/guide-to-eye-drops\/burning-eyes-at-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Burning Eyes at Night"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>If your eyes are burning at night, you may be suffering from dry eye syndrome.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/dry-eye\/what-is-dry-eye-syndrome\/\">Dry eye syndrome<\/a> can put a damper on your day but even worse, can make your nights intolerable.<\/p>\n<p>The burning, itching and pain you are experiencing can be distracting during the day and even affect your productivity\u2014 but as day turns to night, your symptoms can get even worse and even keep you from getting the shut eye your body needs.<\/p>\n<p><b>Experiencing dry eyes at night can significantly affect your ability to drive, your enjoyment of leisure activities and even impact your quality of sleep<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, dry eye syndrome can be treated and the burning sensation you are feeling does not have to be something you learn to live with.<\/p>\n<h2><b>What causes dry eye?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Dry eye syndrome occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears to properly lubricate your eyes, or when the tears are of poor quality and evaporate too quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Every time you blink, your eyelids spread the tears over your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/ocular-anatomy-the-front-of-the-eye\/\">cornea<\/a> to provide essential nutrients that keep your eyes healthy and hydrated. If the quality or quantity of your tears is diminished, your cornea will become irritated and dry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If your eyes are uncomfortable at night, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627371425620000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEN9biLv4ZhFno6CJFjhMakfIA6ZQ\">contact an eye doctor<\/a> near you, who can diagnose and discuss the best options for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/guide-to-eye-drops\/can-eye-drops-be-overused\/\">Can Eye Drops Be Overused?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2><b>Why do dry eyes get worse at night?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>As the day progresses, exposure to a variety of <b>environmental factors<\/b>, such as dry heat and wind, can cause your tears to evaporate more quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you wear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-contact-lenses\/guide-to-soft-contacts-lenses\/\"><b>soft contact lenses<\/b><\/a>, by the end of the day, your eyes can feel dry and irritated, as the contact lenses absorb the moisture from your eyes to remain hydrated and soft.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, <b>blood circulation<\/b> typically slows down at night to help your body prepare for sleep. This prevents nutrients from reaching the eyes, and decreases tear production.<\/p>\n<p><b>Nocturnal lagophthalmos<\/b> is another cause of nighttime dry eyes. This condition is defined as the inability to close the eyelids completely while sleeping. Nocturnal lagophthalmos is generally caused by an eyelid deformity, facial palsy, or incomplete healing from eyelid surgery.<\/p>\n<p>When the surface of the eye is exposed at night, dry eye symptoms will occur\u2014 leading to an uncomfortable burning sensation.<\/p>\n<h2><b>What can you do to relieve the burning sensation?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>There are many treatments to relieve burning eyes at night. The key is to treat the <i>underlying cause<\/i> of the burning sensation.<\/p>\n<p><b>If your eyes are burning at night and you can\u2019t seem to get any relief, schedule an appointment with your eye doctor for an eye exam.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Your eye doctor will evaluate your condition to determine the cause of your dry eyes and provide an effective treatment plan to alleviate your symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the severity of your symptoms, your eye doctor will prescribe an over-the-counter or prescription <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/dry-eye\/guide-to-eye-drops\/\">eye drop, gel or ointment<\/a> to help replenish your tears, as well as coat your tears to prevent them from evaporating too quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Your eye doctor may also recommend applying a cool compress over your eyelids and placing a humidifier near your bed at night. These tips can help soothe your sore eyes and provide additional moisture at night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627371425620000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFAkq20Jd9C3VzyQMS6lJ_Six2mcA\">Guide to Eye Conditions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>If burning eyes are affecting your nighttime routine and preventing you from getting a good night\u2019s sleep, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">schedule an appointment<\/a> with an eye doctor for an effective solution to relieve your dry eye symptoms.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your eyes are burning at night, you may be suffering from dry eye syndrome.\u00a0 Dry eye syndrome can put a damper on your day<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1206,"featured_media":9748,"parent":5479,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-article.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[84,229,228,274,86,204,504,136],"class_list":["post-9747","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-adults","tag-contact-lenses","tag-cornea","tag-dry-eye","tag-education","tag-eye-drops","tag-gritty-eyes","tag-vision-problem"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - 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