Dry Eyes and Driving: Dealing with Dry Eye Disease Symptoms 

Dry Eye Disease can be irritating and uncomfortable during your flare-ups – but dealing with it while driving can make symptoms feel unbearable. Driving is a time you don’t want distractions, so excessive watering, itchiness, and pain are the last things most drivers want to be dealing with. But why do people get dry eyes when they’re driving and how can you tackle it so you can enjoy your journey?  

At Dry Eye and Me, we’re Dry Eye Disease experts, so we’re here to help you deal with your condition and provide useful information, tips, and tricks to make living with and treating Dry Eye Syndrome simpler. 

What is Dry Eye Disease?

Dry Eye Disease is an incredibly common condition, affecting 344 million people worldwide.[1] It happens when your tears aren’t able to properly lubricate your eyes because of a decrease in the quality or quantity of your tear supply. This is caused by a number of things such as aging, eye strain, contact lenses, and conditions such as Blepharitis.[2]  

Your tears are formed of three layers (the oily layer, the watery layer, and the mucus layer). If these layers are disturbed and your tears don’t have enough of any of these layers, they will evaporate, and you may start feeling the symptoms of Dry Eye Disease.  

This can be due to Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)[3] which causes the oily layer to break down and allows the watery layer to evaporate.[4] Dry Eye Disease can also be caused by conditions that damage the tear glands which causes a decrease in the production of your tears. If your eyes aren’t able to create more tears, there’s less fluid to hydrate them, causing the dryness that gives the condition its name.[4]  

Without proper treatment, Dry Eye Disease can lead to complications such as scarring, corneal ulcers, and even permanent vision loss, so it’s important to treat your symptoms and talk to your doctor or optometrist to see if there is an underlying cause.[3] 

What are Dry Eye Symptoms?

Dry Eye Syndrome can have many symptoms, but some of the most often reported are: 

• Watery eyes 

• Sensitivity to light 

• A gritty or foreign body sensation  

• Eye fatigue (tiredness) 

• Blurred vision 

• Feelings of itchiness or dryness

Can Driving Cause Dry Eye Disease?

While most medical professionals would not say that driving causes Dry Eye Disease, driving can contribute to flare-ups of symptoms (periods where the symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome are more pronounced). Dealing with the itchiness and irritation of dry eyes can affect a lot of daily activities. In fact, one study showed that dry eyes impacted the driving of nearly 30% of Dry Eye Syndrome sufferers.[5]  

One study compared drivers diagnosed with Dry Eye Disease to people treated with tear substitutes and to healthy subjects with no indications of Dry Eye Disease. It revealed that about 40% of DED (Dry Eye Disease) patients had dangerous driving experiences with their symptoms including soreness, burning, pain, tearing, grittiness, and blurred vision.[6] 

When you drive you can be exposed to a number of the factors that can cause Dry Eye Disease symptom flare-ups.  

What Causes Dry Eyes When You Drive?

Staring for too long  

Poor blinking habits, often associated with intense concentration (like when people drive) has been tied to dry eyes. Disrupting the natural blinking reflex can aggravate symptoms, which is why many Dry Eye professionals advise using the 20-20-20 rule – look away for 20 seconds, every 20 minutes, at something 20 feet away.[7] If you’re unable to do this while you drive, you should make sure you’re taking regular breaks to rest your eyes. 

Air conditioning  

Air conditioning and heating systems in your cars (keeping you comfortable no matter the weather) can be harming your eye health. They reduce air moisture, in turn aggravating your dry and irritated eyes.[8] In addition, they can also send particles and dust into your eyes if they’re not cleaned frequently, causing more aggravation.  

Wind  

If you’re a fan of driving with your windows down, you might notice your Dry Eye acting up on car trips. That’s because the wind can aggravate the condition as the air moving quickly over the surface of the eyes causes the protective tears to evaporate more quickly.[9]  

Lights  

Whether it’s fluorescent lights or headlights, bright lights can aggravate your watering and stinging eyes. Light sensitivity is very common for Dry Eye Disease patients as your tears are beneficial not just for hydrating your eyes, but also for protecting nerve endings from light irritation. Without a healthy tear film, you may not be able to focus lights properly.[10] When you’re in the car you may be battling with the sun or headlights and street lamps at night, often aggravating your symptoms and making it hard to focus and drive safely. The irritation to your eye’s surface can cause glare to worsen, making driving at night with lights even more difficult.  

Smoking    

While smoking in cars is much less common nowadays, if you do smoke in the car, it’s likely the smoke will be trapped in a small space, aggravating the eyes. For more information on smoking and Dry Eye, you can read our blog here.  

Dry Eye at Night

Driving at night can be more difficult as you age. This can be a consequence of many ocular conditions often associated with a later stage of life including glaucoma, cataracts, worsening vision, and dry eyes. For many of these conditions, they’re progressive and will often worsen with age or more commonly occur in older patients (such as Dry Eye Disease) but can be treated and managed.  

However, in the evening – especially when driving – they can increase sensitivity to glare or affect your distance vision, making driving unsafe. At night, vision is already limited and there will often be bright lights (often coming at you rapidly as cars turn their headlights and full beams on). There are steps you can take to help combat this, such as using anti-glare coating on glasses, choosing yellow or amber tinted lenses, and slowing your driving speed, but many people choose to restrict or reduce their night driving as they age.[11] 

How Do You Deal with Dry Eyes When You Drive?

While driving with Dry Eye Disease can be frustrating – and sometimes dangerous – there are many steps you can take to improve the experience and ensure you’re driving off into the sunset safely. Here are some ways you can deal with your dry eyes while you drive and try to avoid flareups: 

Eye Drops for Dry Eyes

• VisuXL® Gel: This gel eye drop is best for those who suffer from intense flare-ups of Dry Eye Disease or need long-lasting protection, making them perfect for driving home at the end of the day or for road trips. If you’re using drops multiple times a day or need extra relief in the evening, VisuXL® Gel may be the right choice for longer-lasting comfort while driving. Shop VisuXL® Gel here.  

• Xailin® Intense: For Dry Eye Disease sufferers who find themselves battling dryness and itchiness because of their environment – like the wind or dust from the open window or car air conditioning – Xailin® Intense can be the best eye drops for your dry eyes. It’s formulated to offer more intensive soothing of severe dry eyes. Shop Xailin® Intense here.  

• TREHAPAN®: If long term Dry Eye Syndrome has been bothering you, and damaged the surface of your eye, TREHAPAN® can offer long lasting comfort, helping you drive without the itchiness and irritation damage can cause. Shop TREHAPAN® here.  

Ditch the contacts 

While you can wear contacts if you suffer from Dry Eye Syndrome, it is advised that you make the switch to glasses while you’re driving as contacts can dry the eyes, making your symptoms worse.[9] 

If you are wearing glasses, make sure they’re correct for your vision with up-to-date testing and choose anti-glare lenses to help avoid accidents and discomfort when driving at night.[11]  

Wear sunglasses 

Whether you’re protecting your eyes from light sensitivity or the wind, sunglasses can be a great tool for protecting you from irritation and pollutants. They’re a great addition to your driving must haves.[11] 

Turn vents away 

Don’t direct vents toward your face, as this can worsen Dry Eye symptoms. Instead, turn airflow towards the windscreen which will allow it to circulate through the car and help cool it down.[12] 

Take breaks 

One of the most important ways to navigate driving with dry eyes is to take breaks. These will allow your eyes to rest and recover, letting tears coat the eyes and fully lubricate and moisturise.[5] These breaks can be a great chance to apply eye drops, drink some water, and try the 20-20-20 method. If you’re driving for a long period of time, use these to take a short rest, either closing your eyes for longer or even sleeping.  

What Eye Conditions Stop You From Driving?

There are actually a number of eye conditions that can affect your driving and have to be reported to the UK Government, though this list differs for different countries and regions so it’s important to check your local laws to see what you have to report. This is because these conditions can impact your vision and have possibly been associated with accidents on the road. In the UK these include: 

• blepharospasm 

• diabetic retinopathy 

• diplopia 

• nyctalopia 

• glaucoma[13]

However, if you suffer from Dry Eye Disease, there is nothing stopping you driving except for the severity of your symptoms making you feel you have to refrain from driving. If you believe your symptoms are stopping you from completing your daily tasks like driving, then it’s time to seek help and reduce your suffering.  

 There’s no need to suffer in silence. Support is available, and our Dry Eye and Me community is here for you. Visit our Facebook and our Instagram and let us help you get back on the road comfortably and confidently. 

References

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13. Gov.UK, ‘Eye Conditions and Driving’, Last Accessed November 2025

10 Tips to Ease Dry Eye at Night

Dry Eyes at night can be very problematic, causing eyes to be itchy and irritable. In this blog, we’ll be sharing our top tips to help your eyes.

These tips are:

1. Use a warm compress before bed
2. Stay hydrated
3. Use a foam cleanser 
4. Put a humidifier for dry eyes in your bedroom
5. No phones before bed
6. Wear moisture chamber goggles
7. Follow a skin-care routine
8. Avoid scented candles
9. Wash your bedding regularly
10. Use eye drops, like our VisuXL gel, before bed
    

What is Dry Eye?

Dry Eye Syndrome, or Dry Eye Disease, is a condition which affects 1 in 4 people in the UK.[1] Symptoms of Dry Eye can include dry, itchy, gritty, sore and watery eyes, as well as sensitivity to light and blurred vision.[2]

Causes of chronic Dry Eye Syndrome include age, gender, environment, eye surgery, lifestyle choices like smoking and drinking alcohol, and pre-existing conditions including diabetes and hypothyroidism.[3]

Why do I have itchy, dry eyes at night?

Dry eyes can often get worse at night. In fact, some people even suffer from dry eyes only when sleeping.

There are multiple reasons why Dry Eye symptoms are worse at night. For example, some people experience nocturnal lagophthalmos, which is a condition where the eyelids are unable to close properly at night, exposing the eyes to dry air which can increase irritation and itching.[4]

Also, the body’s metabolism and blood circulation slow at night when you are asleep. Fewer nutrients reach your eyes, which means that your eyes can’t produce as many tears, which can lead to night-time dry eyes.[5]

There are other lifestyle factors like contact lenses and excess screen time during the day that can make you more likely to suffer from dry eyes at night.

Why do my eyes keep watering at night?

When we get into bed and lie down, our eyes can begin to water. This is because your tears cannot drain properly, with gravity no longer pushing your tears into your tear ducts.[6] This can also be linked to conditions such as nocturnal lagophthalmos.[4]

How to get rid of dry eyelids overnight:

It’s not just our eyes that can be negatively impacted on a night. Dry eyelids can be caused by skin conditions like dermatitis, as well as dry air and ageing.

To treat dry eyelids, it is best to see your doctor who may prescribe you allergy tested medication or other moisture based products to treat your condition.[7]

What can I do to reduce dry eyes at night?

Dry eyes at night can be prevented in a number of ways, to ensure that you have a great night’s sleep. Here are our top 10 tips to reduce night-time Dry Eye.

1. Use a warm compress before bed

Before bed, apply a warm compress to your eyes to help melt the oils blocking your Meibomian glands and minimise dry eye symptoms in the night.[8] This can help to stop your eyes from stinging at night, as the compress can provide a gentle and soothing eyelid massage.[9]

MeiboPatch® is an eye compress with a unique temperature test strip feature. This enables the compress to reach the perfect temperature and maintain the desired heat required to melt the meibomian glands. A regular flannel, on the other hand, rapidly loses heat and is therefore far less effective.[7][9]

Shop our MeiboPatch® today here.

 2. Stay hydrated

This is a general rule of thumb for sufferers of dry eye, because staying well hydrated has been scientifically proven to help ease symptoms. Consistently drinking water throughout the day can therefore help to lessen the impact of symptoms at night.[10]

You should aim to drink between 8 and 10 glasses of water a day if you suffer from Dry Eye Syndrome.[11]
It is also a good idea to sleep with a glass of water by your bedside, in case you need rehydration during the night.

3. Use a foam cleanser 

After applying the compress and massaging your glands, you will need to clean away the secretions from your unblocked Meibomian glands and any dirt or irritants that have built up during the day.[12] For the best results, cleanse using the Naviblef ® Intensive Care eyelid foam or Naviblef ® Daily Care foam to cleanse the eyes, as they are non-greasy and non-irritant.[13]

Cleansing using an optimal foam formulation is a great way to ease itchy eyes at night, with purified water being the main ingredient in many products.[14] Purified water has been cleansed of organic irritants, which makes it incredibly safe for the eyes.[15]

You can shop our range of foam cleansers here.

 4. Put a humidifier for dry eyes in your bedroom 

By turning on a humidifier in your room at night, you fill the air with moisture and protect your eyes from potential dryness.  Humidifiers protect your tear film from damage.

A 2017 study by Michael T.M. Wang found that humidifiers helped Dry Eye in people that spend a lot of time at a computer screen.[16] Therefore, humidifiers should make a positive difference to those suffering from dry eyes at night. This is a brilliant and cost-effective home remedy. 

A 2018 study about the right environment for optimum sleep found that a controlled humidity of between 40 and 60% is best.[17] Any higher than this can increase the risk of black mould in your bedroom, which releases mycotoxins which can impact night-time Dry Eye.[18]

For more tips on how to help your Dry Eye, visit our lifestyle blog.

5. No phones before bed

The National Sleep Foundation recommends that you should stop using electronic devices, such as your phone, at least 30 minutes before you go to sleep.[19] This is because they give your brain too much stimulation to switch off, affecting your sleep.

In the same way, too much screen time can cause Computer Vision Syndrome, which can lead to Dry Eye and stinging eyes at night. This is because blinking helps cover the eyes with a tear film, but when we look at digital devices we blink less often.[20]

These two factors combined mean that phones should be avoided before bedtime to prevent night-time Dry Eye. For more information on Computer Vision Syndrome, visit our blog.

6. Wear moisture chamber goggles

You may not have thought of wearing glasses in bed, but the right ones can actually help stop your eyes stinging at night. Wearing moisture chamber goggles or wrap-around glasses can help to reduce the evaporation of your tears.

Many people choose to wear soft moisture chamber goggles, as they are comfortable for a good night’s sleep. Just make sure that if you do use these, you sleep on your back to stop them pressing into your face.[21]

Contact-lens wearers should also make sure that they remove them before bed, to avoid making your eyes sting at night. This also allows your eyes to rehydrate before you shut them through the night.[22]

7. Follow a skin-care routine

You should always remove your makeup before you go to bed, to avoid it going into your eyes in your sleep.[23]

You should also avoid makeup removers, moisturisers and skincare that include:

• Alcohol
• Parabens
• Oil
• Retinol
• Phenoxyethanol
• Acetyl hexapeptide-3
• Benzalkonium chloride (BAK or BAC)
• Butylene glycol, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)
• Formaldehyde and formaldehyde donors
• Isopropyl cloprostenate[24]

For this reason, it is a good idea to read the labels on your products before using them. For more tips on cosmetics for Dry Eyes, read our blog.

 8. Avoid scented candles

Although scented candles can be incredibly relaxing, they can also cause stinging and itchy eyes at night. This is because of chemicals often used in fragrance like acetone, Linalool and benzaldehyd. If you are looking to add ambience into your bedroom, you should opt for unscented beeswax candles with a cotton wick.[25]

For this reason, you should also avoid fragranced pillow mists and air fresheners that include these ingredients. In particular, pillow mists can rub directly into your eyes, causing stinging eyes at night.

9. Wash your bedding regularly

Washing bedding is something that we all do – but did you know that it can help to soothe dry eyes at night? Washing your bedding can remove allergens like dust, pet hair and pollen, all of which can irritate your eyes.[12]

The National Sleep Foundation recommends that you wash your bedsheets at least once a week. You should do this even more often if you have a condition such as Dry Eye Syndrome.[26]

You should also choose your laundry detergent and softener wisely. These can make your eyes itchy and watery due to chemicals like ethanol, sodium silicate and bleach.[25] Therefore, you should look at the ingredients on these items before you wash your bedding with them.

10. Use eye drops before bed

Using night eye drops for dry eyes straight before you go to sleep protects your eyes from drying out whilst you rest. Dry Eye gel can also be helpful on a night, as they can often cause blurry vision when applied. Therefore, you can sleep while they work their magic.

VisuXL Gel eye drops provide 12-hour protection from Dry Eye symptoms, giving you a full night of sleep.[27] It’s a lubricating eye drop which turns into a gel when it hits the surface of your eye, maintaining residence time to provide lasting relief.[28]  

For more information about VisuXL Gel and other treatments to relieve Dry Eyes at night, visit the VISUfarma Website.

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In most cases, the best way to treat dry eyes, Also known as dry eye syndrome, is to use eye gel or eye drops.

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How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep with Dry Eye

For sufferers of Dry Eye Syndrome, symptoms can often be worse at night time because the eyes have been open and exposed to dry air all day.[1]

This irritation can make it difficult to sleep properly, which itself can make Dry Eye symptoms worse over time due to tiredness and lack of rest for the eyes.

What makes Dry Eye get worse at night?

There are multiple reasons why Dry Eye symptoms can worsen at night.

Nocturnal lagophthalmos:

This condition means that the eyelids are unable to close properly at night or appear to close but don’t form a seal that holds in moisture. So, the eyes are exposed to dry air during the night which can increase irritation and itching.[2]

The body’s metabolism changes at night:

During the night, when the body is relaxed and sleeping, your metabolism slows. This is because the body functions slow, blood circulation slows and there are fewer nutrients reaching the eye, therefore fewer tears are produced.[1]

For people who already suffer from Dry Eye Syndrome, this can result in worse symptoms during the night because they already deal with problems to do with the quality and quantity of tear production.

Screen time

Spending lots of time in front of your computer or smartphone reduces your blink rate. This can cause eye strain and Dry Eye, which may feel worse in the evening after a long day of work, especially as 95% of us use some sort of electronic device right before we go to sleep.[3]

Prolonged contact lens use

Soft contact lenses absorb moisture from your eye to stay hydrated and soft. Therefore, many people who wear them find that after a long day, by the time they are ready for bed, their eyes can be dry and itchy.[1]

How to treat Dry Eye at night

If you’re looking to manage your dry eye during the night, there are some great home remedies and medications to help you ease symptoms when you are in bed.

Use a warm compress

Before bed, apply a warm compress to your eyes, which can help to melt the oils blocking your ocular glands.[4]

A specialist compress, such as MeiboPatch does this even more effectively by maintaining the correct temperature automatically, whereas a warm flannel quickly gets cold.[5] [6]

Stay Hydrated

This is a general rule of thumb for sufferers of dry eye, because staying well hydrated has been scientifically proven to help ease symptoms. Consistently drinking water throughout the day can therefore help to lessen the impact of symptoms at night.[7]

Make sure your eyes are clean

After applying the compress and massaging your glands, you will need to clean away the secretions from your unblocked glands and any dirt and irritants that have built up during the day.[8] For the best results, use Naviblef® Intensive Care or  Naviblef® Daily Care foam to cleanse the eyes, as they are non-greasy and non-irritant.[9]

Try to keep the air as humid as possible

By turning on a humidifier in your room a night, you fill the air with moisture and protect your eyes from potential dryness.[10]

Use VisuXL Gel before bed

VisuXL Gel provides 12-hour protection from Dry Eye symptoms.[11] [12]  So, using it straight before you go to sleep protects your eyes from drying out whilst you rest, and helps you have a great night’s sleep.[10]

For more information about VisuXL Gel and other treatments to relieve dry eye at night, visit our VisuFarma Website.[1] 

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References

1. Lazarus, Russell. ‘Burning Eyes at Night’ Optometrists Network, 6th February 2021, Accessed August 2021
2. Latkany, Robert, Lock, Barbara, and Speaker, Mark. ‘Nocturnal lagophthalmos: an overview and classification’, The Occular Surface, 2006 Jan;4(1):44-53.
3. Dohenny, Kathleen. ‘Sleep and Technology Don’t Mix: Sleep Poll’, WebMD, 6th March 2011. Accessed August 2021
4. Baumann A, Cochener B. [Meibomian gland dysfunction: a comparative study of modern treatments]. Journal francais d’ophtalmologie. 2014; 37(4): 303-12
5. Dupont L, Nochez Y, Pisella P, Cochener B, Gicquel J. Assessment of the improvement of the quality of vision after Meibopatch© treatment, with OQAS and Hartmann Shack .
6. MeiboPatch® Instructions for Use (IFU)
7. Walsh, Neil. Fortes, Matthew. Raymond-Barker, Phillipa. et al. ‘Is Whole-Body Hydration an Important Consideration in Dry Eye’, IOVS, September 2012, Vol.53, 6622-6627.
8. Lovering, Cathy, ‘Why You Have Dry Eyes at Night and How to Soothe Them’, Healthline, Jan 15th 2021, Accessed August 2021
9. Naviblef® Intensive Care instructions for use (IFU)
10. Huizen, Jennifer. ‘What to Know about Dry Eyes at Night’, Medical News Today, Feb 25th 2021, Accessed August 2021
11. VisuXL Instructions for use (IFU)
12. Brancato R, Fiore T, Papucci L, et al. Concomitant Effect of Topical Ubiquinone Q10 and Vitamin E to Prevent Keratocyte Apoptosis After Excimer Laser Photoablation in Rabbits. J Refract Surg 2002; 18: 135-9