By R. B. Simon
Itchy, scratchy feelings. Stinging, burning sensations. The feeling that something is in your eye. Most of us have had these problems at one time or another, they are some of the symptoms of dry eyes. Other symptoms may include: blurry vision, a sensitivity to light, irritation from contact lenses, and excessive tearing. The causes of dry eyes are varied from, environmental hazards (dust, pollen, wind, dry air) to getting older to more complex eye health issues. Let's look at some things you can do to help with the most common causes of dry eyes.
If you are like most people, non-prescription eye drops are the first remedy you use. Eye issues caused by, environmental irritants or by the type of job you have (people working on a computer all day don't blink as frequently), can be treated with artificial tears. The purpose of artificial tears is to keep your eyes moist. Eye drops can help replace moisture, but staying hydrated is also important to your eyes' health.
Your body needs water to function properly. In today's fast paced world, many of us need an energy boost and we turn to caffeine. Coffee and caffeinated drinks may cause dehydration (you may find yourself feeling thirsty after drinking larger than normal amounts of caffeinated drinks). Cutting back on caffeine and making sure you drink enough water (8 glasses a day) will keep your body properly hydrated. Water isn't the only thing that helps keep you eyes healthy, nutrition is important too.
It can be hard to eat healthy. You may want to eat food that's good for you, but the convenience fast food and frozen dinners can be overwhelming. Dietary supplements can help pick up the slack for your poor eating choices. Your eyes can benefit from nutritional aids such as omega-3. Treating dry eyes isn't just about what goes into your body, a soft, warm, wet towel can work wonders also.
You may be experiencing problems with the glands in your eyelids. Meibomian glands secrete an oily substance that keeps tears from evaporating too quickly. Sometimes oil will harden and clog your glands. Without oil, your naturally created tears will quickly evaporate, leaving your eyes dry and irritated. A warm compress, applied to your eyes can help loosen any oil that's clogging your glands.
While you're at work or you're enjoying the outdoors, soothing artificial tears can help irritated eyes. For more sustained benefits, a proper diet and staying hydrated is needed to insure your eyes stay healthy. Most common dry eye problems can be treated by using these simple tips, but you should always consult an eye doctor in case your issues are more serious.
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