Prolonged Symptoms , Inflammation of thr eyelids,Eyelids turning inwards towards the eye, resulting in eyelashes rubbing against the cornea , Damage to the cornea

Dry eye is a common condition that affects men and women of all ages. Although the symptoms are not severe, irritation of the eye will become worse if it is left untreated for an extended period of time, leading to the eyelid becoming inflamed, the eyelashes rubbing against the cornea, and the cornea becoming damaged, which could possibly result in surgery.