Did you know that with the cold season in full swing, dry eyes can become more severe? The excessive burning, redness and discomfort can cause your eyes to be more tired, sensitive, and constantly irritated. Also, people with dry eyes tend to constantly rub their eyes, which can lead to bacterial eye infections. Making sure that you take all the precautions necessary can help prevent this condition from getting worse. Keep reading to learn out how to alleviate your dry eyes.
What Is Dry Eye Syndrome?
Dry eyes are extremely common in the average human, with over 6% of the world’s population suffering from this condition. Dry Eye can either reduce your ability to produce copious amounts of tears or make your tears evaporate too quickly—causing eye discomfort and even pain.
How to Control Dry Eyes
Eye drops: Using tear/eye drops, usually referred to as “fake tears,” will almost completely resolve your dream dry eye syndrome. Adding a couple of drops to each eye will ensure hydration for at least a few hours.
Vitamins: By taking Omega-3 supplements, typically in fish oil pills, you are likely to diminish a lot of the uncomfortable and painful symptoms that come with having dry eyes. Fish oil, which is in a group of substances known as Omega-3 Fatty Acids, works in your body in a few different ways. Firstly, these fatty acids help reduce inflammation in the body that can contribute to dry eye syndrome. Secondly, they have been shown to boost tear production.
Keep your eyes clean: Make sure to conduct a cleaning routine to your eyelids each morning. Dry eyes cause a bit of discharge, which results in crusty eyelids when waking up. Use a lukewarm washcloth to keep your eyelids clean.
For more information about dry eyes or to schedule an eye exam, contact Valley Eyecare Center today.
