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Dry, Gritty Eyes

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Symptom Profile

  • Feels like sand or grit in the eyes

  • Scratchy, raw sensation — worsens throughout the day

  • Blink doesn’t help — feels like something’s always “there”

  • Worse in air-conditioned or windy environments

Typical Patients

  • Classic aqueous-deficient dry eye

  • Office workers, travelers, older adults

  • Low blink rate, high screen exposure

  • Post-menopausal women

Recommended Products

  • High-viscosity preservative-free tears

    • Examples: Retaine MGD, Oasis Tears Plus, iVIZIA PF Tears

  • Hydrogel masks or warm compresses

    • To stimulate meibomian gland flow and relieve surface dryness

  • Hyaluronic acid-based drops for mucin layer support

  • Eyelid hygiene (grittiness can also mean debris on the lid margin)

  • Humidifiers or moisture goggles for home/office

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