September is Dry Eye Awareness Month! Dry Eye is very common, nearly 16 million Americans suffer from this condition! If you think you have dry eyes, check out some of these common symptoms and possible causes. Once you understand the culprit, you can begin to make changes to relieve your dry eyes.
- Symptoms of Dry Eyes:
- Itchy or burning
- Scratching sensation (feeling like there’s grit in the eyes)
- Sensitivity to light
- Difficulty focusing
- Watery eyes
- Helpful Tips for Dry Eye Awareness Month
- Use lubricating, preservative-free eye drops
- Avoid drafts and use a humidifier to put moisture back into the dry air
- Check the side effects of your medications
- Don’t wear your contacts for too long
- Take frequent breaks from computer work or reading
With a few simple changes, you can begin to notice a real improvement! During your eye exam, our optometrists can personalized a regimen for your dry eyes! An accurate diagnosis is important because symptoms of dry eye can be caused by other things, like allergies or uncorrected refractive error.
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