Yes. I have Sjogrens and use artificial tears alot. Also you can get prescription eye drops for this as well. Have you been tested for Sjogrens?

I have and my dr is going to do the Sjogrens test and yes it is painful. I currently use Systane liquid drops during the day and Systane gel at night.

Yes it has happened to me to the point of a corneal abrasion. I have the dry eyes from Shojgrens.

I have to use drops every morning to get my eyes open.

Is that due to Reynaud? Do you do moisturizing drops before bed? That sounds awful.