Cause Of Dry Eyes: Natural Remedies And How To Prevent It?

Cause Of Dry Eyes: Natural Remedies And How To Prevent It? . In people above 40 years of age, there is an itchy, gritty feeling in the eyes. Dry eyes are the most common external eye complaints.

Symptoms of dry eyes are:

• Vision is unclear.
• Persistent stinging or scratchy sensation in the eye accompanied by excessive tearing.
• Irritation (due to the sensation of a gritty foreign body under the eyelid) swelling and redness.

Some common causes of dry eyes are:

• Insufficient tear production by lachrymal glands, cause discomfort in the eyes.
• It can also occur due to certain medications (diuretics and antidepressants).
• Arthritis of eye can also be the cause of dry eyes in some cases.
  
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• Surface infections, eyelid abnormalities, low humidity, extreme winds, over exposure to direct sunlight, air conditioning, air pollution, high altitudes and soft lenses. These quickly dry out the eyes, and as a protective measure tears start flowing blurring the vision.

Natural Remedies To Cure And Prevent Dry Eyes

• Re-lubricate your eyes by splashing water.
• Soak your closed eyes for 5 minutes with a cool, wet facecloth. The gritty sensation eases down and the blood vessels constrict.
• Eye drops or artificial tears can be prescribed by your doctor. They help in protecting the delicate front surface of the eye.
  
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  People who are allergic to these products can use preservative-free artificial tears.
• Use a humidifier at home to reduce dryness.
• Wear glasses with side shields that protect the eyes from wind.
• If you are working on the computer take a break every hour.
• Smoking and secondhand smoke dries eyes, so avoid them.
• Certain antidepressants, antihistamines and oral contraceptives can contribute to dry eye. So speak to your physician about it.
• When you wear lenses, use re-wetting drops on the first sign of dryness and alternate it with eyeglasses whenever possible.
• Both alcohol and caffeine have diuretic effect that can cause dryness, so their intake should be at a minimum.