Dry eyes is either as a result of poor production of tears or fast evaporation of tears from the ocular surface.
The tear film and tears in general is super beneficial to the eyes.
One of the major benefits is lubrication of the ocular surface.
Dry eyes has lots of consequences, which have been discussed in many of our articles.
How do we reduce our chances l of having dry eyes?
- Avoid abuse of antihistamines and corticosteroids.
- Ensure that the eyes are well protected from irritants and harsh weather conditions.
- Spending long time on screen should be done with protective eye wears.
- Always have lubricating eye drops within reach. Especially if you reside in dry and Dusty areas.
- Always take periodic breaks when spending time on screen
