Contents Symptoms of Dry Eye Find out easily if you are affected by dry eyes Contents First, a simple checklist... This one is easy. Simply go through the symptoms list below and if you have 5 or more of them, you are likely to have dry eye. Previous Next Eye discomfort Dazzled by light Blurred vision Dryness of the eye Heavy Sensation Red Eyes Eye strain Sandy feeling in the eye Vague feeling of eye discomfort Itchy feeling of the eye Eye discharge Lacrimation Contents Next, a quick 10-second test Another simple one. Watch the animation below BUT keep your eyes open for 10 seconds while you do it. You will not be able to keep your eyes open for 10 seconds if you have dry eye. Try it!