Dry Eye Symptoms Checklist
If you experience these symptoms frequently, you may be suffering from dry eyes , which should not be ignored.
- My eyes feel sore, irritated, and like there is dust in them.
- Experience eye strain, especially after staring at a screen for a long time.
- Temporary blurred vision, which improves when blinked
- Feeling tight or sore around the eyes
- Tears flow (as contradictory as it may sound, this is the body’s mechanism of trying to compensate for dry eyes).
- I feel uncomfortable when wearing contact lenses.
- More sensitive to light than usual
Can dry eyes heal on their own?
In some cases, dry eyes may heal on their own if it is caused by temporary factors, such as being in an air-conditioned room for a long time or forgetting to blink. However, if the symptoms occur frequently and continuously, the cause must be found and treated properly because if left untreated, it may become chronic dry eye disease , which may affect the cornea and vision.
What to do if your eyes are dry? A collection of self-help methods
1. Using artificial tears is a basic but effective method. Choose preservative-free types if you need to use them frequently.
2. Use the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที (about 6 meters) away for 20 seconds to give your eyes a break.
3. Apply hot compresses. Use a cloth soaked in warm water and place it on your eyelids for about 5-10 minutes. This helps stimulate the oil glands in the eyelids to work better.
4. Avoid being in dry or windy places, such as air conditioning in front of your face, fans, or driving with windows open frequently. Avoid or reduce the time spent there.
5. Eat foods that contain omega-3 such as salmon, walnuts, flax seeds or supplement with fish oil to maintain eye health.
6. Clean your eyelids regularly to reduce clogged sebaceous glands, which directly affects dry eye symptoms.
7. See an ophthalmologist if symptoms are chronic or if artificial tears do not help, your eyes should be examined to find the real cause, such as allergies, abnormal sebaceous glands, or other diseases.