How to Treat Dry Eyes

How to Treat Dry Eyes

Before you learn how to treat dry eyes you must know what it causes it. There are many causes of dry eyes: allergies, weather factors, continued use of contact lenses, menopause, etc. A dry eye may cause itching, redness, blurred vision, increased sensitivity to light or other very annoying ailments, making it necessary to carry out a treatment. In this OneHowTo article we explain in detail how to treat dry eyes. We will also explain some simple home remedies for dry eyes.

Steps to follow:
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People with eye ailments and dry eyes should go to the ophthalmologist or vision specialist for a check up and to have an appropriate diagnosis before they use any simple home remedies for dry eyes.

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In cases of dry eyes, the problem occurs because the eyes are unable to produce the tears necessary to maintain moisture in their various layers. You can treat dry eyes with the application of artificial tears, salt solutions normally marketed in the form of drops. You might be interested in: can I use contact lens drops as eye drops?

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There are also lubricating ointments for dry eyes that lengthen the presence of the tear in the eye and prevent dryness. Such products can cause your vision to go fuzzy so it is recommended to use them while sleeping.

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Conversely, certain types of decongestant eye drops are not recommended for dry eye problems. Although useful for specific occasions caused by phenomena such as smoke, conjunctivitis or other agents that irritate the eye, these are not suitable to treat prolonged dry eye. Simple home remedies for dry eyes can be more beneficial in some cases.

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Here is the first simple home remedy for dry eyes:

Dry weather conditions will also worsen dry eyes, so it will be very useful to install at home or at work a humidifier to ensure suitable humidity levels. Furthermore, heating and air conditioning dries the air so you should pay special attention to their use.

A home remedy you can use is sleeping with a container full of water in the water room, it will help humidify the air naturally.

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Also, another simple home remedy to keep in mind is: when performing certain activities such as reading, watching television, spending long periods at the computer, etc. try not to strain your eyes and stop the activity if the discomfort grows.

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People that use contact lenses should alternate them with glasses to reduce the eye dryness that these often cause. Do not abuse their use, it is necessary to dispose of them after the period indicated by the manufacturer and carry out the required maintenance and cleaning.

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An effective immediate simple home remedy for dry eyes is cold compresses. Just wrap some ice cubes in a cotton towel and apply on the eyes for immediate relief.

Another home remedy is chamomile: just wash your eyes with chamomile a few times a day and you will notice an improvement.

Cucumber slices help reduce the eye irritation thanks to their flavinoids and antioxidant properties.

A very good simple home remedy for dry eyes is applying aloe vera ice cubes to the eye area.

Castor oil for dry eyes: castor oil is especially beneficial for dry eyes. In fact, it stimulates the production of lipids and stops the dryness of tears. Use castor oil for dry eyes as eye drops. Apply one drop for each eye before going to sleep. Do not use it during the day as castor oil make vision flurry. Castor oil is one of the best home remedies for dry eyes.

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In more severe cases of dry eye the specialist doctor may prescribe medication to relieve inflammation and maintain healthy layers of tears. In extreme cases surgery may be required, but this is not common. In most cases, dry eyes can be treated with the simple home remedies or drops we explained.

This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.

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Tips
  • See your ophthalmologist and check your vision often.