One eye feels dry and burning with Oasys -why -alt.lens?

Aliaz · #1 (**permalink**) 10-16-2011, 05:37 AM

Sorry for my bad english

My problem is that my right eye feels quite dry. May have a little stinging / burning sensation.

I have -1.50 in both eyes and has worn Oasys for 5 years.
BC (base curve) is 8.8. In the beginning it was only 8.4, which meant that the lens was too tight on my right eye. So was the form of Acuvue Advance in BC 8.7 actually better - although the lens is inferior thanOasys.

Got checked by an ophthalmologist - he could not see eye to falter somewhat.
Has several times been colored eye to check the tear film - it's ok.
Has also been checked whether I should have an outline of the eye or other problems in the eye, which is not found.

I never sleep with lenses on. Although I take the lenses out, then my right eye is often drier than the left when I wake up.
Sometimes I have to yawn or otherwise attempt to provoke some fluid to the eye.
Can daily remove some white pus from both corners. I do not think the production of pus is lower without lenses.

Usually takes a little salt water on the lens before I put it on.
Have also tried with a drop of Systane (artificial tears) 30min before the lens out on.

I have tried many lenses, but Oasys have so far been the closest match.
The last few years I have not tried so many but Acuvue 1 Day Moist and TruEye have been tried. These lenses have a BC of 9.0 and it's as if they almost eliminate the problem in right eye.

The problem with Moist and TruEye are just the high fluid content, which requires more tear production from the eye and there my eyes may not follow.
Not many hours before they sit like a sponge to the eye and I'm tremendously tired - can't live with that.

I have tried without lenses for a week - still think my right eye can be dry and weird compared to the other. Therefore I do not think it's the lenses alone, but they certainly not make it better.

Any suggestions on what might be wrong. Is it only the right eye with a different shape?

Someone bid on lenses I should try?
Anyone have anything to say about this? I read that most people have it better with Oasys.
The Air Optix Aqua felt better on my right eye but Air Optix Aqua are not overall as comfortable as Oasys - but I've only tried for 1 day yet.

Peanut99 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-16-2011, 08:22 PM

Are you sure that it's not a problem with the batch of lenses you got for your right eye?

If you always use the same lens pack for the right eye, then it could be possible that there was a problem with the lenses in that pack.

I guess you already tried swapping the left and right lenses, if they have the same -1.5 and BC for each eye?

jay781 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-16-2011, 08:30 PM

i have same problem with my right eye when wearing contact lens it gets dry and my other eye is fine also dont know why but i think theres somthing wrong with my right eye beucase the contact lens in my right eye dont stay it keeps moving and going blurry when ever i look down even if im moving my right eye at normal speed any ideas wat wrong with my right eye guys??

CLSC · #4 (**permalink**) 10-17-2011, 01:19 AM

I wish I had answers for those who posted above.

Instead I have had similar problems in last 10 days.

After only 2 wears of PureVision lenses which I loved, suddenly they started burning, even when I wasn't sitting in front of air conditioner or fan. Then I looked at them and wondered did I have dust on them, but they are small and I could not tell so I discarded them since it was too painful to continue.

So I had one last pair of Acuvue Oasys left to try. Put the lens in the first 2 or 3 wears were great, no burning or drying first 3 wears. Then left eye was blurry when I got it in, and they both suddenly seemed to be blurry, but this may be my fault? I think the Oasys is a thinner lens then the Biofinity or PV, and I had a hard time getting the lens to stop flipping back and forth so I had to try twice to get it in properly.

I had moisturizer on my face by the second try, and wonder

"could I have accidentally gotten the moisturizer on the lens that fell out onto my cheek or gotten moisturizer accientally on the finger that places lens on my eye?

"And would that cause the lens to cause me to see blurry images?"

Since my luck changed from "wonderful" to "painful or blurry" I'm just going in to the office and taking the contacts to see if the doc can see anything on them and teach me how to spot it if I got dust or something on the lens. I hope it's something like that rather than I can't wear Contacts anymore!

Aliaz and Jay, I hope you both are able to get to the root of your problems so you can wear Contacts comfortably !

Aliaz · #5 (**permalink**) 10-17-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Peanut99

Are you sure that it's not a problem with the batch of lenses you got for your right eye?

If you always use the same lens pack for the right eye, then it could be possible that there was a problem with the lenses in that pack.

I guess you already tried swapping the left and right lenses, if they have the same -1.5 and BC for each eye?

Yep, I've already tried swapping. I've have had the problem for at least 2-3 years. I must be my right eye that not fits the Oasys BC 8,8 and 14,0 mm dia.

UPDATE: Now I've tried Air Optix Aqua for 2 days (water 33%). They seems to fix the problem with my right eye.
I know that Air Optix Aqua don't let as much oxygene through than the Oasys - I feel that also.
Should I try Air Optix Night and day aqua? They are only 13,8mm in diameter but also BC 8,6. Water 24%.

BusDriver · #6 (**permalink**) 10-17-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Aliaz

Yep, I've already tried swapping. I've have had the problem for at least 2-3 years. I must be my right eye that not fits the Oasys BC 8,8 and 14,0 mm dia.

UPDATE: Now I've tried Air Optix Aqua for 2 days (water 33%). They seems to fix the problem with my right eye.
I know that Air Optix Aqua don't let as much oxygene through than the Oasys - I feel that also.
Should I try Air Optix Night and day aqua? They are only 13.8mm in diameter but also BC 8.6. Water 24%.

I'm glad you've seen some improvement, but you should talk to your doctor about switching brands. That way you can try them on and check the fit right there in the office and if there's a problem, your doctor is right there.

ICU2 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-20-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BusDriver

I'm glad you've seen some improvement, but you should talk to your doctor about switching brands. That way you can try them on and check the fit right there in the office and if there's a problem, your doctor is right there.

Yeah, don't try to fit your own contact lenses. Let a doctor do it.

Aliaz · #8 (**permalink**) 11-13-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Aliaz

Yep, I've already tried swapping. I've have had the problem for at least 2-3 years. I must be my right eye that not fits the Oasys BC 8,8 and 14,0 mm dia.

UPDATE: Now I've tried Air Optix Aqua for 2 days (water 33%). They seems to fix the problem with my right eye.
I know that Air Optix Aqua don't let as much oxygene through than the Oasys - I feel that also.
Should I try Air Optix Night and day aqua? They are only 13,8mm in diameter but also BC 8,6. Water 24%.

I did only wear Air Optix Aqua for a week. I really got tired when wearing Air Optix Aqua. They are much harder for my eyes... maybe because of less oxygene through the less.
Went back for Oasys....much better and more comfortable overall. But still have the burning problem with my right eye. (I think the BC needs to be 9 or a bigger diameter than Oasys)
I also got more tired wearing Acuvue 1-day Moist and Trueye - so does J&J make af better 14-day or monthly lens than the Oasys?

Does someone know if they are working on an update or newer lens than Oasys? - I think it came in 2005 as far as I know.

I've tried a lot of doctors....not really the best. One said that the BC doesn't matter...wtf.
The only way is to try a lot of lenses until you find the right one.

Ordersixtysix · #9 (**permalink**) 11-14-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Aliaz

I did only wear Air Optix Aqua for a week. I really got tired when wearing Air Optix Aqua. They are much harder for my eyes... maybe because of less oxygene through the less.
Went back for Oasys....much better and more comfortable overall. But still have the burning problem with my right eye. (I think the BC needs to be 9 or a bigger diameter than Oasys)
I also got more tired wearing Acuvue 1-day Moist and Trueye - so does J&J make af better 14-day or monthly lens than the Oasys?

Does someone know if they are working on an update or newer lens than Oasys? - I think it came in 2005 as far as I know.

I've tried a lot of doctors....not really the best. One said that the BC doesn't matter...wtf.
The only way is to try a lot of lenses until you find the right one.

I wasn't able to find any information about any update in the works for Oasys lenses, but I did find a site that's pretty informative about Acuvue Oasys. It's called "buyacuvueoasys.com." I think you'll like it.

I also found a great video illustrating why you should not keep your contact lenses in too long: http://youtu.be/0rEcXTNF1To. If that link doesn't work, search YouTube for "Left your contacts in too long? Not a good idea."

Oh, and yes, base curve does indeed matter. It's the "fit" of the contact lens. If the base curve is too big, the lenses will slide around, and if it's too small, your corneas could swell, or your lenses may feel very uncomfortable at the end of the day. Maybe you need to find an eye doctor who believes that base curve does matter. That or ask why they think it doesn't matter.

Aliaz · #10 (**permalink**) 11-18-2011, 11:50 AM

I never sleep with Oasys on, but I use them for 25-28 days a month.
I can't feel any difference the first day or the last day. Should be no problem:
acuvue-oasys/18919-wearing-lens-more-than-2-weeks

Which lenses should I try instead of Oasys? Can someone tell me which lens is better?

dragongirl81 · #11 (**permalink**) 11-18-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliaz

I never sleep with Oasys on, but I use them for 25-28 days a month.
I can't feel any difference the first day or the last day. Should be no problem:
acuvue-oasys/18919-wearing-lens-more-than-2-weeks

Which lenses should I try instead of Oasys? Can someone tell me which lens is better?

"Better" is such a vague term, especially when it comes to contact lenses. They come in so many different parameters. We'll start with this. What makes Oasys lenses good? Are they comfortable? Then you will want something even more comfortable. Do you like their low price? Then we need to find something even less expensive. So you tell us why Oasys lenses are good, and we'll see if we can find something better in those respects.

Aliaz · #12 (**permalink**) 11-18-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dragongirl81

"Better" is such a vague term, especially when it comes to contact lenses. They come in so many different parameters. We'll start with this. What makes Oasys lenses good? Are they comfortable? Then you will want something even more comfortable. Do you like their low price? Then we need to find something even less expensive. So you tell us why Oasys lenses are good, and we'll see if we can find something better in those respects.

I think Oasys is comfortable, but not on my right eye. I think it's because of the basic curve 8,8 should be 9,0 or just af different lens or bigger diameter.
I like their low price, but I'm willing to pay what needs.

I've tried Acuvue 1-day moist and Trueye in BC = 9,0. Both feels very good for an hour - also on my right eye - but I got really tired when I wear them. (higher water% in the lens needs more water from the eyes. Thats a problem for my eyes.

I've also tried Air Optix Aqua. Also feel good at the very first I put them on. Also the right eye. But they are not as comfortable overall as Oasys is for my left eye. I get tired, but not as much as with Moist and Trueye - but so much that I can't live with it.

Should I try Air Optix Night&day Aqua? -or is it just like the Air Optix Aqua also?

Aliaz · #13 (**permalink**) 11-19-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliaz

I think Oasys is comfortable, but not on my right eye. I think it's because of the basic curve 8,8 should be 9,0 or just af different lens or bigger diameter.
I like their low price, but I'm willing to pay what needs.

I've tried Acuvue 1-day moist and Trueye in BC = 9,0. Both feels very good for an hour - also on my right eye - but I got really tired when I wear them. (higher water% in the lens needs more water from the eyes. Thats a problem for my eyes.

I've also tried Air Optix Aqua. Also feel good at the very first I put them on. Also the right eye. But they are not as comfortable overall as Oasys is for my left eye. I get tired, but not as much as with Moist and Trueye - but so much that I can't live with it.

Should I try Air Optix Night&day Aqua? -or is it just like the Air Optix Aqua also?

OMG a lot of people have problem with Oasys.
Just try google: Acuvue Oasys problem

Check the 2 next links after acuvue's own - called:
"Acuvue Oasys Lenses Cause Red Eyes at Gordaen's Blog"
"Straightfromthedoc: User Feedback: ACUVUE OASYS® Brand ..."

sylvia · #14 (**permalink**) 11-19-2011, 12:34 PM

Hmm maybe what you really need is some prescription drops for chronic dry eye--they take a month or two to kick in but people say they do the trick--the problem sounds like it's your eyes, not the contacts

Aliaz · #15 (**permalink**) 11-19-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sylvia

Hmm maybe what you really need is some prescription drops for chronic dry eye--they take a month or two to kick in but people say they do the trick--the problem sounds like it's your eyes, not the contacts

I've tried Systane "for dry eyes".

Air optix aqua, acuvue 1-day moist and trueye fits better my right eye, therefore I think It must be something with the bc og diameter....but in the longer run these lenses are not got for BOTH my eyes - because of the material or they suck my eyes dry.

I would love to hear some recommendations from people that have changed to another lens from Acuvue Oasys.

sylvia · #16 (**permalink**) 11-19-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliaz

I've tried Systane "for dry eyes".

Air optix aqua, acuvue 1-day moist and trueye fits better my right eye, therefore I think It must be something with the bc og diameter....but in the longer run these lenses are not got for BOTH my eyes - because of the material or they suck my eyes dry.

I would love to hear some recommendations from people that have changed to another lens from Acuvue Oasys.

Hmm idk I used to use Acuvue Oasys and I did get a bit of dry eye, nothing crazy--but I switched to Acuvue Moist and they were perfect for me

Teddikitty · #17 (**permalink**) 11-21-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliaz

Sorry for my bad english

Sometimes I have to yawn or otherwise attempt to provoke some fluid to the eye.
Can daily remove some white pus from both corners. I do not think the production of pus is lower without lenses.

You say that your English isn't the best, and I hope that this is simply the wrong choice of words. You say you have "pus" in your eye every day? Pus is "a generally viscous [sticky], yellowish-white fluid formed in infected tissue, consisting of white blood cells, cellular debris, and necrotic [dead] tissue." That's bad news if it's true.

If it's not sticky, then maybe it's just "rheum." That's "thin mucus naturally discharged as a watery substance from the eyes, nose or mouth during sleep . . . Rheum dries and gathers as a crust in the corners of the eyes . . . "

Rheum is a natural occurrence and is nothing to worry about.

So which is it for you? Is it dry or sticky?

Aliaz · #18 (**permalink**) 11-21-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Teddikitty

You say that your English isn't the best, and I hope that this is simply the wrong choice of words. You say you have "pus" in your eye every day? Pus is "a generally viscous [sticky], yellowish-white fluid formed in infected tissue, consisting of white blood cells, cellular debris, and necrotic [dead] tissue." That's bad news if it's true.

If it's not sticky, then maybe it's just "rheum." That's "thin mucus naturally discharged as a watery substance from the eyes, nose or mouth during sleep . . . Rheum dries and gathers as a crust in the corners of the eyes . . . "

Rheum is a natural occurrence and is nothing to worry about.

So which is it for you? Is it dry or sticky?

Hello Teddikitty and thanks you for helping me.
It's a little sticky - not dry. It's white and not yellow. My eye is not red.
I cannot see a difference between wearing lenses or not saturday and sunday... the "pus" is not more or less.
I have spoken to my doctor and also eye-doctor - if it isn't yellow....my "problem with the white stuff" shouldn't be a problem.

What should I try?

(I have an allergy for grass pollen). I get medicine every day also in the winter. Strange. (xyzal and rhinocort)

Spongebob · #19 (**permalink**) 11-21-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliaz

Hello Teddikitty and thanks you for helping me.
It's a little sticky - not dry. It's white and not yellow. My eye is not red.
I cannot see a difference between wearing lenses or not saturday and sunday... the "pus" is not more or less.
I have spoken to my doctor and also eye-doctor - if it isn't yellow....my "problem with the white stuff" shouldn't be a problem.

What should I try?

(I have an allergy for grass pollen). I get medicine every day also in the winter. Strange. (xyzal and rhinocort)

Hmmm . . . if your doctor is saying that your issue isn't a problem, not only am I not a doctor, but I can't see your eyes from here, so I can't say much. Maybe you should visit a clinic or something to get another opinion without having to wait six months for your appointment.

ICU2 · #20 (**permalink**) 01-10-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliaz

Hello Teddikitty and thanks you for helping me.
It's a little sticky - not dry. It's white and not yellow. My eye is not red.
I cannot see a difference between wearing lenses or not saturday and sunday... the "pus" is not more or less.
I have spoken to my doctor and also eye-doctor - if it isn't yellow....my "problem with the white stuff" shouldn't be a problem.

What should I try?

(I have an allergy for grass pollen). I get medicine every day also in the winter. Strange. (xyzal and rhinocort)

So did you go to a clinic or anything, Aliaz?

dragongirl81 · #21 (**permalink**) 01-13-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliaz

Hello Teddikitty and thanks you for helping me.
It's a little sticky - not dry. It's white and not yellow. My eye is not red.
I cannot see a difference between wearing lenses or not saturday and sunday... the "pus" is not more or less.
I have spoken to my doctor and also eye-doctor - if it isn't yellow....my "problem with the white stuff" shouldn't be a problem.

What should I try?

What's going on Aliaz? Still got the white stuff? I found this on a website called healthboards.com:

" . . . the discharge could be from allergies. White, stringy mucus is often associated with allergies and/or dry eyes."

luvbostonxo2's · #22 (**permalink**) 01-13-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dragongirl81

What's going on Aliaz? Still got the white stuff? I found this on a website called healthboards.com:

" . . . the discharge could be from allergies. White, stringy mucus is often associated with allergies and/or dry eyes."

alot of times its dry eyes mostly

Joeyrosschandler · #23 (**permalink**) 01-13-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by luvbostonxo2's

alot of times its dry eyes mostly

So dry eyes can present as white discharge?

Aliaz · #24 (**permalink**) 01-15-2012, 07:17 AM

Hi! and thanks for the care.

I haven't done so much yet, but I have changed to the new lens solution "Biotrue" by Bausch & Lomb - very good - not cheap - but worth it.
I think it overall got better, but I still have the problem with the right eye (dryness).
When I go to bath in the morning and afterwards wait 15min and put on lenses my eyes is also very dry. Therefore I must wait to put in the lenses.

If I went for a bath just before night and then go to sleep - it's much better if I go up at least 1 hour before I put lenses on and go for work.

My job is in a normal office with warm temp. Bad environment for me and my lenses.

It's much better to have a week off and be in a not "closed" room with lower temp. or be outside.

I still have the white thing in both my eyes.... but dryness and allergy (grass).. I think it's the reason - but not sure.

SteveKemp · #25 (**permalink**) 01-16-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliaz

Hi! and thanks for the care.

I haven't done so much yet, but I have changed to the new lens solution "Biotrue" by Bausch & Lomb - very good - not cheap - but worth it.
I think it overall got better, but I still have the problem with the right eye (dryness).
When I go to bath in the morning and afterwards wait 15min and put on lenses my eyes is also very dry. Therefore I must wait to put in the lenses.

If I went for a bath just before night and then go to sleep - it's much better if I go up at least 1 hour before I put lenses on and go for work.

My job is in a normal office with warm temp. Bad environment for me and my lenses.

It's much better to have a week off and be in a not "closed" room with lower temp. or be outside.

I still have the white thing in both my eyes.... but dryness and allergy (grass).. I think it's the reason - but not sure.

Did you try visiting a clinic as Spongebob suggested?

Joeyrosschandler · #26 (**permalink**) 01-24-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliaz

Hi! and thanks for the care.

I haven't done so much yet, but I have changed to the new lens solution "Biotrue" by Bausch & Lomb - very good - not cheap - but worth it.
I think it overall got better, but I still have the problem with the right eye (dryness).
When I go to bath in the morning and afterwards wait 15min and put on lenses my eyes is also very dry. Therefore I must wait to put in the lenses.

If I went for a bath just before night and then go to sleep - it's much better if I go up at least 1 hour before I put lenses on and go for work.

My job is in a normal office with warm temp. Bad environment for me and my lenses.

It's much better to have a week off and be in a not "closed" room with lower temp. or be outside.

I still have the white thing in both my eyes.... but dryness and allergy (grass).. I think it's the reason - but not sure.

So when you say your office has a "warm temp" you're saying that it's a bit too warm?

DejaVu · #27 (**permalink**) 01-25-2012, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Joeyrosschandler

So when you say your office has a "warm temp" you're saying that it's a bit too warm?

Maybe she means the more the heater is running, the more it dries out the air, regardless of the temperature.

Heater running in an office = dry air.
A/C running in an office = dry air.

Outside is better unless it's an unusually dry climate. Just my experience

AmigaBonita · #28 (**permalink**) 01-25-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DejaVu

Maybe she means the more the heater is running, the more it dries out the air, regardless of the temperature.

Heater running in an office = dry air.
A/C running in an office = dry air.

Outside is better unless it's an unusually dry climate. Just my experience

So your contact lenses feel dry indoors as well, all year round?

Aliaz · #29 (**permalink**) 01-25-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AmigaBonita

So your contact lenses feel dry indoors as well, all year round?

Yeah if it is hot inside and even worse if there is A/C as in the office at work.

When I'm at home I set the heater a little low - it's much better.

Yes, outside is the best.

Still my right eye is much dryer than my left eye. Don't know why.

Goldar · #30 (**permalink**) 01-25-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliaz

Yeah if it is hot inside and even worse if there is A/C as in the office at work.

When I'm at home I set the heater a little low - it's much better.

Yes, outside is the best.

Still my right eye is much dryer than my left eye. Don't know why.

Have you asked your eye doctor about your dry eye problem?

Aliaz · #31 (**permalink**) 01-26-2012, 04:33 AM

Yeah and the eye-docter couldn't find any problems.

ForceBwitu · #32 (**permalink**) 01-26-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Aliaz

Yeah and the eye-docter couldn't find any problems.

Boy, that's too bad. So how did he or she explain you discomfort? Did they suggest it was just your imagination?

BusDriver · #33 (**permalink**) 02-09-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliaz

Yeah if it is hot inside and even worse if there is A/C as in the office at work.

When I'm at home I set the heater a little low - it's much better.

Yes, outside is the best.

Still my right eye is much dryer than my left eye. Don't know why.

So if your eyes only bother you or feel significantly worse when you're indoors, that's a pretty big clue.