University Of Virginia Health System

Your eyes need constant moisture in order to help keep them healthy. If your eyes aren't producing enough tears or moisture, you could suffer from chronic dry eye which its symptoms include burning, stinging, itchy eyes, excessive mucous, sensitivity to smoke and wind, difficulty wearing contacts, and excessive tearing. Unfortunately even though lasik surgery can help correct eyes with poor eye sight, after the surgery it can cause your eyes to become dry and irritable. What treatment options are available? Learn more from Dr. Jeffrey Golen, a UVA ophthalmologist who specializes in treating cataracts.