{"id":405296,"date":"2023-10-26T14:03:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T14:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/?p=405296"},"modified":"2025-10-10T04:48:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T04:48:12","slug":"dry-eyes-in-the-morning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/dry-eyes-in-the-morning\/","title":{"rendered":"Identifying and Addressing Root Causes for Dry Eyes in the Morning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Waking up with discomfort or irritation in your eyes sometimes indicates a more serious problem.<br><br>Dry Eyes occur when tears fail to provide adequate lubrication, which may cause damage to the eyes.&nbsp;<br><br>Individuals with Dry Eyes may notice a burning sensation, scratching, impaired vision, or red eyes.<br><br>This article will attempt to answer the question: What causes Dry Eyes in the morning?&nbsp;<br><br>Additionally, we&#8217;ll discuss actions to take if you experience Dry Eyes and explore available treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-dry-eyes-in-the-morning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes Dry Eyes in the morning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several factors, like decreased blinking during the day and exposure to allergens, can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/dry-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dry Eyes<\/a>.<br><br>Prolonged screen time can result in reduced blinking, potentially causing dry eyes in individuals.<br><br>In some individuals, Inadequate tear production may also lead to Dry Eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#075380;border-radius:7px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A86B3;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px\">Order Now<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px\">Empower your eyes with relief! Buy  <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/restasis-0-05-ophthalmic-emulsion-0-4ml.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Restasis 0.05% Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.4ml\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Restasis 0.05% Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.4ml<\/a> from GoodRxMedicine and start managing your Dry Eyes symptoms effectively.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of these factors for Dry Eyes are:<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"goodr-3978243102\"><!-- ===== GRX 4-Product Strip Dynamic API \u2014 GoodRxMedicine ===== -->\r\n<div class=\"grx-ss\" aria-label=\"Related products\">\r\n  <style>\r\n    .grx-ss{\r\n      --gap:12px;\r\n      --radius:12px;\r\n      --border:#d5d7da;\r\n      --muted:#717680;\r\n      --title:#181d27;\r\n      --price:#32c900;\r\n      --btn:#4107a1;\r\n      --btn-h:#32067c;\r\n      --btn-txt:#fff;\r\n      --shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(9,30,66,.06);\r\n      --v-xs:4px; --v-sm:6px;\r\n      --img-h:153px;\r\n      --wp--style--block-gap:0 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generation in the eye.<br><br><strong>Age:<\/strong> Dry Eyes are one of the most common signs of aging. Most people over the age of 65 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoa.org\/healthy-eyes\/eye-and-vision-conditions\/dry-eye?sso=y#:~:text=Dry%20eyes%20are%20a%20part,of%20oral%20contraceptives%20and%20menopause.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">experience<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/dry-eye-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dry Eyes symptoms<\/a>.<br><br><strong>Medications: <\/strong>Tear formation can be adversely affected by various medications, including Anticholinergics, Antidepressants, and high blood pressure.<br><br><strong>Medical conditions: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/thyroid-and-dry-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dry Eyes can also be caused by thyroid issues<\/a>, Diabetes, and Arthritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tear-qualitynbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tear quality <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tears of poor quality may evaporate too fast, resulting in Dry Eyes.&nbsp;<br><br>Usually tears accumulate to lubricate the eye&#8217;s surface before draining through the tear ducts.<br><br>Tears comprise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/tips-prevention\/facts-about-tears#:~:text=Tears%20Have%20Layers&amp;text=They%20have%20a%20similar%20structure,bacteria%20and%20protect%20the%20cornea.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">three layers<\/a>: water, oil, and mucous, which protect the front of your eye.<br><br>The water layer helps keep your eyes hydrated, and the oil layer keeps the water layer from getting too dry.&nbsp;<br><br>The mucous layer helps spread the tear out on the surface of your eye.<br><br>A lack of production of any of the three layers may cause the tears to dry quickly or spread unevenly on the eye surface.&nbsp;<br><br>This can cause you to wake up with a Dry Eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover how fish oil helps treat Dry Eyes with our <strong>article:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/fish-oil-for-dry-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover if There are Any Benefits of Using Fish Oil for Dry Eyes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"nocturnal-lagophthalmos\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nocturnal Lagophthalmos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The inability to close eyelids tightly or adequately during sleep is known as Nocturnal Lagophthalmos.\u00a0<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7399990\/#:~:text=Introduction-,Nocturnal%20lagophthalmos%20(NL)%20refers%20to%20the%20inability%20to%20close%20the,eye%20disease%20(DED)%20symptoms.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Research<\/a> states that Nocturnal Lagophthalmos might aggravate Dry Eye symptoms and sleep quality.<br><br>Involuntary eyelid closing protects the ocular surface against diseases such as Dry Eye.\u00a0<br><br>A lack of facial nerve function, which can cause Nocturnal Lagophthalmos, may also lead to Dry Eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know everything about Dry Eyes at night with our <strong>article:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/dry-eyes-at-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dry Eyes at Night: Causes, Effects, and Treatment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#073d11;border-radius:10px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A7044;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Fact:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\">Sleeping with a fan or air conditioning can contribute to morning dry eyes due to air circulation. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-fix-dry-eyes-in-the-morning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to fix Dry Eyes in the morning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/eye-drop-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"eye-drop\" class=\"wp-image-404355\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Woman using artificial tear drops<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing the underlying causes of Dry Eyes in the morning can provide relief from this condition.<br><br>Regular eye examination from a professional eye care specialist is essential to determine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/dry-eye-causes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dry Eye causes.<\/a><br><br>Depending on your circumstances, your doctor may suggest the following treatments:<br><br><strong>Artificial tear drops:<\/strong> You can buy over-the-counter eye drops that help lubricate your eyes.<br><br>Your doctor might want to give you stronger medication to use while you&#8217;re sleeping.<br><br><strong>Thermal pulsation: <\/strong>If your tears are causing your eyes to dry, it could be because the glands that make the oil are blocked.&nbsp;<br><br>If that&#8217;s the case, your doctor may recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9754914\/#:~:text=The%20LipiFlow%20Thermal%20Pulsation%20System%20is%20a%20medical%20device%20used,the%20eyelid%20and%20meibomian%20glands.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LipiFlow<\/a>, which uses heat and massage to break down the blockage.<br><br><strong>Punctal occlusion:<\/strong> This is a surgical procedure in which a physician closes a duct that drains fluid from the eye (the punctum).<br><br>Ensuring proper hydration may help in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/effective-dry-eye-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dry Eyes treatment<\/a>.<br><br>Suppose you experience severe or persistent Dry Eye symptoms. In that case, consulting a medical professional for necessary guidance and advice is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft cms-warning-box\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#7a1312;border-radius:10px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#AD4645;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Warning:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\">Persistent Dry Eyes in the morning could indicate any underlying eye condition. Consult a healthcare professional for a thorough evaluation.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"summing-upnbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summing up <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dry Eyes in the morning can be distressing to start your day symptoms of Dry Eyes are burning, blurry vision, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/red-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">red eyes<\/a>.<br><br>Poor tear quality, inadequate tear production, and Nocturnal Lagophthalmos are causes of Dry Eyes.<br><br>Home remedies like regular blinking and utilizing protective eye gear at home can alleviate morning Dry Eye symptoms.<br><br>However, consulting an eye care specialist is advised for persistent or severe cases.<br><br>Your doctor may recommend using artificial tear drops, punctal occlusion, or thermal pulsation to keep your eyes hydrated.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#075380;border-radius:7px;max-width:none\"><div 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treatments.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1698298366521\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can food allergies cause Dry Eyes?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, food allergies can contribute to Dry Eyes by triggering an inflammatory response in the body, affecting tear production and quality.\u00a0<br \/>Managing these allergies can help alleviate Dry Eye symptoms for improved ocular health.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1698298371480\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are there any home remedies for treating Dry Eyes in the morning?\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/home-remedies-for-dry-eyes\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/home-remedies-for-dry-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\">home remedies for Dry Eyes<\/a>, such as warm 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