Having dry, irritated eyes means that you might have insufficient tear production, poor tear quality, itching, burning and redness of the eyes, and other painful and irritating symptoms. Causes vary and can include overuse of the television and other electronics such as cellphones, computers, and tablets, ill-fitting contact lenses, diseases of the glands of the eyelids, and several common disorders which prevent the eyelids from fully closing during sleep.
For those currently suffering from dry, irritated eyes, a moisturizing sleep mask or a set of sleep goggles could help support healthy eyes and mitigate some of the issues you're facing. Below are a few of the symptoms you may experience with dry, irritated eyes, so you can know if you may benefit from a pair of moisture chamber goggles or glasses:
- Red eyes
- Irritation and burning
- Eye fatigue or tired eyes
- Sensitivity to light
- Blurred or fluctuating vision
- Difficulty seeing to drive at night
- Pain or aching feeling in the eyes
- Fluctuations between watery eyes and dryness
- Intolerance to contact lenses
- Sensation that something is in the eyes