Dry Eye Treatment in Spain for Expats & Tourists
Online eye-surface consultations with a licensed, English-speaking GP.
Common Symptoms
Travel, low humidity, long flights, and increased screen use can aggravate dry-eye symptoms. Dry eye may cause:
- Gritty or sandy sensation
- Burning or irritation
- Watery eyes
- Redness
- Light sensitivity
- Intermittent blurred vision
- Symptoms worsened by screens, wind, air conditioning, or contact lenses
Dry eye can be surprisingly uncomfortable and can interfere with reading, driving, work, and sleep. A consultation can help identify environmental triggers, medication effects, contact-lens issues, and symptoms requiring examination.
How We Treat It
The doctor will ask about pain, vision changes, contact lenses, medications, screen time, environmental exposure, and the onset of symptoms. Treatment may include:
- Lubricating drops
- Environmental measures
- Eyelid care
- Medication review
- Referral for eye examination when necessary
Dry-eye symptoms are commonly worsened by wind, low humidity, air conditioning, reduced blinking, and some systemic medicines. Eye pain or sudden onset requires direct assessment because it may indicate trauma, infection, ulceration, or acute glaucoma.
When to Seek Immediate In-Person Care
Seek urgent medical attention if you have:
- Moderate or severe eye pain
- Sudden vision loss or persistent blurred vision
- Marked light sensitivity
- Contact-lens-related redness or pain
- Eye injury or chemical exposure
- Pus or severe swelling
- Symptoms that rapidly worsen
Frequently asked questions
Can dry eye be treated online in Spain?
Mild, typical dry-eye symptoms can often be assessed remotely, but visual symptoms or significant pain require eye examination.
Can contact lenses cause dry eye?
Yes. Contact lenses can aggravate ocular-surface symptoms, particularly when worn during irritation or when fit and material are unsuitable.
Why are my eyes watery if they are dry?
Irritation can trigger reflex tearing, so watery eyes may occur alongside dry-eye disease.
Online consultations are for non-urgent, non-life-threatening care only. In a medical emergency call 112 immediately or go to your nearest emergency department.
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