What Causes Dry Eyes and Blurry Vision?
And How to prevent Eyes from being Dry & Blurry?
About dry eyes and blurry vision
Dry eyes and blurry vision both are the symptoms of a condition called dry eye syndrome.
Common symptoms of dry eye syndrome include:
* redness
* itchy eyes
* eye pain
* a feeling like something is stuck in your eye.
* light sensitivity (photophobia)
* blurred vision
Causes of dry eyes and blurry vision-
Dry eyes and blurry vision can be caused by several factors:
1. Excessive screen time makes blurry vision and dry eye symptoms more likely.
2. Use of Contact lens can also trigger dry eyes. Wearing contact lenses for long period of time can also cause dry eye.
3. Dehydration can lead to decreased tear production, hence making eyes dry.
4. You have some dietary insufficiency necessary for eyes, such as vitamin A deficiency.
5. Certain medications cause dry eye symptoms as a side effect.
Treatment for dry eyes and blurry vision
There are several ways you can treat dry eyes and blurry vision-
Eye drops
You can use eye drops that will help to keep eyes hydrated and also for blurry vision.
Please note - use it only after consulting a doctor and eye check up.
Lifestyle changes
Quitting smoking, reducing screen time, and drinking more water may all contribute to keeping your eyes hydrated.
Nutritional supplements
Vitamin A and omega-3 fatty acids both can decrease inflammation and contribute to overall eye health.
Home remedies
Doing eye exercise and resting your eyes for hours at a time are just some of the home remedies you can use to try to manage symptoms of dry eye.
How to prevent dry eyes and blurry vision
To prevent symptoms of dry eye, follow this list of best practices:
* Reduce and limit your screen time each day.
* Drink plenty of water so that you don’t get dehydrated, aiming for eight (eight-ounce) glasses every day.
* If possible, avoid smoky or dry environments.
* Get enough sleep, about 7 to 8 hours per night.
* Use a humidifier in your bedroom to add moisture to your surrounding.
* Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from direct sun rays.
* If you have contact lenses, you may need to take some additional steps to prevent dry eye.
1. Choose a contact lens that is manufactured with dry eye.
2. Make sure that you are changing your contact lenses often, as recommended to keep your eyes lubricated.
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