How to get rid of dry eye syndrome, the ophthalmologist suggested

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With the beginning of the heating season, the air in the apartments becomes less wet Because of this, many people may experience dry eye syndrome.

Symptoms of dry eye syndrome

• Burning in the eyes;
• redness of the eyes;
• sensation of a foreign body in the eye;
• itching.

Ophthalmologist Veronika Kiyko noted that dry eye syndrome is very common problem, every fifth patient seeks help with similar symptoms. The specialist talked about what else can cause this condition and how to deal with unpleasant sensations.

Causes of dry eye syndrome

• Frequent use of gadgets and long stay at the computer;
• non-compliance with the rules for wearing contact lenses;
• use of poor-quality cosmetics;
• poor air conditioning and air humidification;
• development of some diseases.

How to get rid of dry eye syndrome

According to Kiyko, in order to protect the eyes, it is necessary to minimize the impact of the main external factors . Yes, the doctor recommends using gadgets less, taking frequent breaks. In addition, you should think about buying an air humidifier.

Also, the doctor advises to change contact lenses to glasses (at least for a while) and to give up smoking. It is still necessary to check whether any cosmetic product, mascara or eye cream, causes eye irritation.