What things make Dry Eye worse?

[rubyslippers]

I am still rather a newbie to this condition--5 months since I was diagnosed.

I know that riding in a car is really bad. I know that forced heat, space heaters, fans, etc. are bad. I know I need enough sleep. I run a humidifier at work where it is very dry. I cannot stand a minute in a room with a smoking person.

What other things do I need to be aware of? Can I fly? Will certain seasons or temperatures be worse than others? What sets you off?

[Terri]

I thought this was a good question and worthy of a blog entry. Here's a list of things I can think of that make DES worse.

[rubyslippers]

Thanks for the list and I just learned that nail polish fumes do it to me too.