5 ways to avoid dry eyes
Symptoms of dry eyes
If your tears aren't doing their job, some of the symptoms you might experience include:
- Blurry vision or eye fatigue
- A stinging, scratchy or burning sensation in your eyes
- Redness
- Light sensitivity
- Watery eyes - your body is trying to overcompensate for the dryness
- Feeling like there's something stuck in your eyes
- Struggling to wear contact lenses
Common dry eye causes
There are various reasons as to why your body will stop producing a suitable amount of tears, such as:
- The natural process of ageing, particularly menopause
- Medical conditions and diseases, including diabetes, lupus and vitamin A deficiency
- The side effects of certain drugs like antihistamines and decongestants
- Indoor environments (fans, air-conditioning and heating systems)
- Outdoor environments (wind, smoke, dust, dry air)
- Wearing contact lenses
- Tear gland damage, eye diseases or after eye surgery
- Smoking and drinking alcohol
- Blinking less often due to driving, reading or working at the computer
Top tips to avoid dry eyes
Eat for your eyes
Protect your eyes from the elements
Dose up on eye drops
