Suffering from itchy dry eyes? Chances are you may be suffering from dry eye syndrome, a condition that is caused due to the lack of moisture or lubrication on the surface of the eye. The other names for the condition range from dry eye disease or dry eye to keratitis sicca, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and dysfunctional tear syndrome. The main cause for dry eyes, however, is not limited to lack of lubrication alone. Let’s look at some of the other causes for the condition and ways to treat it. Causes for Dry Eyes One of the main cause for dry eyes is the lack of balance in the eye’s tear flow system. Other causes include: A rupture of the tear film Problems that prevent your eyelids from closing properly Diseases like collagen vascular issues that hinder the eyes’ ability to produce tears Aging process, namely menopause in women These are some of the main chronic dry eye causes that affect individuals. Symptoms of Dry Eyes Some of the common chronic dry eye disease symptoms you need to be wary of include itchy eyes, eye pain, burning sensation, sore/ heavy/ fatigued/ red eyes, blurred vision, dryness sensation, and increased light sensitivity (photophobia).