Dry eyes is a common problem that can be caused by things like wind, air conditioning and wearing contact lenses.
Symptoms of dry eyes include itchy, sore, gritty and red eyes.
You can help dry eyes by not using a computer for too long or avoiding smoky places. A pharmacist can advise about things like eye drops.
Symptoms of dry eyes include itchy, sore, gritty and red eyes.
You may have dry eyes if your eyes are:
You can help dry eyes by not using a computer for too long or avoiding smoky places. A pharmacist can advise about things like eye drops.
keep your eyes clean
take breaks to rest your eyes when using a computer screen
make sure your computer screen is at eye level so you do not strain your eyes
use a humidifier to stop the air getting dry
get plenty of sleep to rest your eyes
if you wear contact lenses, take them out and wear glasses to rest your eyes
do not smoke or drink too much alcohol
do not spend too long in smoky, dry or dusty places
do not spend too long in air conditioned or heated rooms
do not stop taking a prescribed medicine without getting medical advice first – even if you think it's causing your symptoms
A pharmacist may be able to tell you: