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What You Need to Know about Dry Eyes and How to Cure It Naturally

What You Need to Know about Dry Eyes and How to Cure It Naturally

Curing dry eyes may sound like a foreign concept, especially to those who rely heavily on medication and frequent visits to the ophthalmologist. Sometimes the cure to this chronic condition is pretty simple, and with a few home remedies, you can get rid of the problem naturally. Here’s what you need to know about dry eye, the causes of chronic dry eye, and how to cure this condition naturally. Causes of chronic dry eye Sometimes the cure to the condition lies in knowing the cause. Chronic dry eye is a condition that is caused as a result of low tear production or a high-rate of tear evaporation off the skin. To put it simply, if your tear production is stilted and you find an itching sensation, that’s the start of spotting chronic dry eye. There are various causes of chronic dry eye. It can originate as a result of any of the following: Low quality of tears Insufficient amount of tears Several environmental factors Frequent exposure to cigarette smoke, the wind, dry climates, TV, smartphones, and digital devices High exposure to air dryers or places that are too hot and dry Natural ageing Hormonal changes due to pregnancy Menopause Ingestion of oral contraceptives Frequent usage of contact lenses over a long period Rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and thyroid Inflammation linked to the eyelids and eye surfaces, both referred to as ‘blepharitis’ LASIK eye surgeries How chronic dry eye diagnosed Chronic dry eye and the various causes of a chronic dry eye are diagnosed by visiting a certified optometrist.
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