Simple home remedies for dry eyes

People with dry eyes often complain about the feeling of dryness, heavy eyes, discomfort when looking, uncontrollable tears, etc. This condition occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears to remove dust particles or lubricate the cornea.

Eyemiru would like to tell you simple home remedies to help you avoid dry eyes.

Apply artificial tears

Dry eyes are pathologies that occurs when the process of producing tears is insufficient or the tears evaporate too quickly. Therefore, artificial eye drops can help relieve dry eye symptoms.

Use a warm washcloth to press your eyes

Tears are made up of 3 layers, including the fat layer, the water layer, and the mucus layer. Your eyes need all three parts to stay hydrated and healthy. Inflamed and flaky eyelids can clog the eyelid glands leading to dry eyes.

To relieve eye irritation, use a clean washcloth dipped in warm water, wring it out and place it over your eyes, and close your eyes for at least a minute. Gently press on the edge of the eyelid. The heat helps loosen the clogged oil in the glands. Regularly wet the towel with warm water. You should do this every day to reduce inflammation, even if your eye condition gets better.

Wear sunglasses when going out

This can help protect your eyes from wind and sunlight, which cause tears to evaporate faster. In addition, you should also avoid air blowing from a hair dryer, air conditioner or fan towards your eyes.

Good diet for people with dry eyes

The foods and drinks that are good for people with dry eyes include the following: Omega-3 fatty acid: Salmon, tuna, sardines, and mackerel all contain omega-3 fatty acids. Research shows that these healthy fats help the oil glands in your eyes function better, which can reduce irritation. Some foods rich in omega-3 can be mentioned as: fish, walnuts, flaxseeds, etc.

Foods rich in Vitamins: Supplementing with vitamins and minerals in appropriate doses is important for eye health. The vitamins that contain antioxidants and ingredients that help improve eye health are vitamins A, B C, E, zinc, …

Grapes, in a recent study, showed that grapes significantly improved dry eyes. Grapes are rich in antioxidants that help hydrate and protect the eye membranes, effectively reducing dry eyes. On the other hand, people who eat grapes regularly also notice a marked reduction in eye strain and inflammation.

Clean your eyelids regularly

Cleansing your eyelids, as well as the surrounding skin and hair can help control blepharitis. Apply some children's shampoo or soap to the fingertips and gently massage the skin around your eyelashes while closing your eyes.

Blink more

Staring at a computer will limit the number of times you blink per minute. So try to blink regularly when you're using your computer or watching TV or using your phone. Follow the 20/20 rule: after 20 minutes of using the computer, close your eyes for 20 seconds.

Eye drops

Eye drops help you fight dry eye fatigue and protect eyes, antibacterial.

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