Lending its name to this multi-factorial condition with numerous symptoms and causes, having dry eyes is a common symptom. Whether due to aqueous deficiency or evaporative dry eye associated with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), dryness is a debilitating symptom that can make normal daily activities very difficult.
Instead of feeling nothing, which is normal when eyes are moist and properly lubricated, sufferers can complain of dryness, gritty and scratchy eyes, along with numerous other symptoms.