Home remedies for dry eyes. Chronically dry eyes can be a cause of concern. People who have very dry eyes can be subject to eye irritation, dirt in eyes and difficulty in seeing properly. Eyes should naturally be moist. This moisture protects the eyes from injury to repetitive stress. Dry eyes feel sandy and opened all the time. There is increased awareness of wind in the eyes, which is discomforting.
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Home remedies for dry eyes that are simple and effective :
These are the things that can help with chronically dry eyes.
- Probiotics : Eat foods like yogurt, curd, buttermilk etc. They have a high concentration of healthy or "good" bacteria which improve the health of our bodies. They help the intestine with digestion and also helps to get rid of unhealthy bacteria in the gut. They can also help in alleviating dry eyes without tears or moisture. However, it takes a long time for such a treatment to bring significant effect.
- Fish : Eating fish like cod which have omega 3 fatty acid in their liver. Fish is a healthy and very nutritious source of food. Vegetarian people can eat flax seed, which also has omega 3 fatty acid.
- Cucumber : Take 2 thick slices of a cool cucumber and place them on the eyes. Keep the eyes closed and relax for a while. This simple treatment is used for many purposes, like lightening dark circles under eyes and also to improve eye health. It can bring the natural moisture back in the eyes.
- Humidifier : Install a humidifier and increase the humidity in the house. It can be that dry warm air is leading to dry eyes.
- Plants in the house : Place some plants in the house which clean the environment, improve oxygen level and increase humidity in the house. All of these factors work to improve the functioning of the eyes. A cool, more oxygenated and slightly moist environment is ideal for the functioning of eyes.
- Carrots : Eat lots of carrots if facing this condition. Carrots contain Vitamin A and are great for the eyes. They help to improve vision and keep the eyes moist. Eating carrots can bring a quick change in the health of eyes.
- Tamarind seeds : Tamarind is a sour fruit which is also used as an ingredient in some eye drops. These eye drops are good for dry eyes as they help to restore the tear film over the eyes. In fact, these are the best eye drops for dry eyes.
- Sunglasses : Wear sunglasses often. Intense heat and light from the sun can sometimes make the eyes very dry. Sunglasses also protect eyes from dust, dirt and other minute particles.
- Massage : Place a warm and moist cloth over the eyes for some time. Use this cloth to gently massage the eyes. Also press on the top of the nose during the massage.
If these home remedies do not provide relief from dry eyes condition, then one should consult an ophthalmologist ( an eye doctor ) and get diagnosed. It could be a symptoms of an underlying disease of the eyes or some other condition of the body and unless that is corrected, it can be very difficult to relieve it without correcting the condition.
