Dry, Gritty Eyes

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