1. Grittiness
Grittiness could actually be a sign of dry eyes. When this odd feeling strikes, you may experience stabbing pain, sensitivity to light, and even watery eyes. A clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Stephanie Marioneaux, suggests that staying in front of your computer all day long, as well as driving for hours or reading, could lead to dry eyes.
If you’re a woman, menopause could also result in dry eyes. She added that you don’t want to treat your dry eyes by yourself. You actually want to be evaluated by your ophthalmologist in order to find out the root cause and get the right treatment.
2. Flashers and floaters
Are you noticing any floaters lately? Because they generally disappear as soon as blink, flashers and floaters aren’t considered something to worry about. In fact, floaters are quite normal when we age. However, any change in floaters is not. For instance, a gray curtain spotted in the side vision could signal a retinal tear or retinal detachment.
According to the National Eye Institute, the retina can pull away from the back as we age. And this is why we may experience floaters. If left untreated, it can lead to blindness.
