Tips to prevent dry eye

Tips to prevent dry eye


If you always feel your eyes are dry and unbearable like glue, see things foggy, or unconsciously want to rub your eyes, then you may have dry eye syndrome. In clinical practice, although dry eye syndrome is not a serious disease, it can greatly affect daily life.
There are several warning signs that may indicate you have developed dry eye syndrome, with the most noticeable being persistent eye dryness. Whether indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime, you might experience a sticky, gritty sensation in your eyes. Particularly after staying up late binge-watching shows or playing video games, you may feel something constantly rubbing around your eyeballs. Even when you rub your eyes or use eye drops, the discomfort doesn't subside – this is a clear sign of dry eye syndrome.
Dry eye syndrome manifests beyond dryness with symptoms including photophobia, eye pain, and excessive tearing. In bright environments, patients may experience difficulty keeping their eyes open. Additional signs like double vision or temporary blurred vision might occur. If these symptoms persist in your daily life, don't hesitate to seek medical attention immediately. Diagnosis can typically be confirmed within minutes through tear film tests or meibomian gland function assessments.
There are many tips to prevent dry eye, but the key is prevention. Start by getting rid of bad habits that can damage your eyes. When you're looking at a computer or phone for 40-60 minutes straight, get up and walk around to a window and look at the mountains and trees in the distance.
In the sweltering summer, air conditioning becomes an unavoidable necessity, with many people keeping it on all day. The dry air strips moisture from our eyes, making it advisable to use a humidifier to maintain indoor humidity between 40%-50%. Similarly, using fans requires caution – while some prefer hats with built-in fans or neck-mounted mini fans, these direct airflow can accelerate eye moisture evaporation.
Eye nutrition is also important. A diet rich in vitamins, carotene and lutein is effective in protecting eye functions. Additionally, eating more deep-sea fish or deep-sea fish oil can supplement fatty acids to help the eyes secrete oils, which plays an important role in maintaining the stability of the tear film.
 

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