Dry Eye and Dry Eye Syndrome are very common eye problems characterized by an annoying, uncomfortable and sometimes even painful sensation of dryness. Dryness of our eyes is a very common condition effecting young and old alike. Often times dryness of the eyes is first noted as scratchy feeling, red, irritated eyes that water a lot.  Often times the watering is so prominent that people are surprised to learn that dryness is the underlying problem. Dry Eye is often at its worse with prolonged reading, out in the wind and cold, upon awakening, and during the dry winter months.