Poll (of sorts): Just one-word answers, please!

[Max]

Totally exhausting.

[rswisley]

Searing.
I also agree with Max. Totally exhausting for 2-3 days after it occurs.

[Max]

Searing.
I also agree with Max. Totally exhausting for 2-3 days after it occurs.

For me there is no period of time when I don't suffer from dry eye. It's not 2 to 3 days after it occurs because its an always thing. And I'm always exhausted. It takes the life out of you.

[Pam]

pressure, burning

[shaker999]

foreign body sensation & sore

[browneyesblu]

watering/tearing

[Parrot]

All of the above!!

[hosanna13]

burning or menthol+pressure

[eyehurt]

severe stinging

[LaDiva]

Foreign body sensation (which hurts), and totally agree with Max.

[dryeyedave]

If I go without my lens or glasses burning is my main sensation.

[Almondiyz]

Burning...

[L8rgator]

menthol burning

[lizlou29]

Menthol sensation, sore and heavy lids

[EC1984]

irritated or severely dry or tired