Hi ladies,

Dry eyes look dull, worn-out and tired all the time. In today?s post, let?s find out the reasons behind dry eyes, measures to avoid them and what you can do to soothe them!

Symptoms of dry eyes
? Dry, itchy, or burning eyes

? A feeling like something is in the eyes

? Difficulty focusing because of dryness

? Light sensitivity

? Watery eyes
Common causes of dry eyes
? Long hours spent reading or staring at a computer screen

? Aging

? Taking certain medications

? Structural problems with the eyelids that don’t allow them to close properly

? Poor fitting or dirty contacts

? Blocked tear ducts
How to treat and prevent dry eyes"
1. Use preservative-free tear drops
You can use artificial tear drops to provide relief to the dryness of the eyes. These will lubricate dry eyes and keep them moist on the outer surface. Try to go for preservative-free artificial tears as they don?t irritate the eyes even if you use them multiple times a day.
2. Take frequent breaks

If you work for long hours in front of the screen, then remember to take frequent breaks in between and also blink your eyes as much as you can as blinking spreads fluid across the surface of your eyeballs and keeps the eyes lubricated.
3. Have foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids

Try to include foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids as they reduce inflammation in the body and relive dryness of the eyes too. Go for foods like flaxseed oil, soybean oil, chia seeds, walnuts and salmon.
4. Stay away...