Tag Archives: Dry Eyes

The Best Dry Eye Remedies

Do you suffer from dry eye syndrome? This is a fairly common condition where the eye doesn’t produce enough tears to keep the surfaces of the eyes moist. This results in symptoms of eye irritation, dryness, and burning and may give rise to a feeling that a foreign body is in the eye. Before attempting […]

Seven Home Remedies for Dry Eyes

For most people, having dry eyes doesn’t sound very serious. But it’s surprising to realize how serious having dry eyes can be. Tears contain a mixture of oils (for lubrication), antibodies (to prevent infection), proteins, mucus, and water (to provide moisture). When the glands that produce tears aren’t working properly, the result is dry eyes. […]

First Person: Causes and Management of Chronic Dry Eyes

Do you suffer from dry eyes? I have suffered from them for many years. I’ve sought professional treatment including having two sets of tear duct plugs inserted by my ophthalmologist. Both sets popped out because I didn’t produce enough tears for the plugs to prevent drainage. I used the prescription drops (Restasis) for two years […]

Remedies for Itchy Eyes that Work

Do you suffer from itchy eyes? Even though rubbing your eyes to relieve the itch will only make the symptoms worse, it can be hard to keep your hands away. The more you rub the more irritated and red your eyes become. It’s a vicious cycle that can leave your eyes appearing as if you’ve […]

Chronic Dry Eyes? May Be an Indication of Sjogren’s Syndrome

In the United States, there are millions of people who suffer every day from complications associated with autoimmune disease. In fact, it is estimated that nearly 20 percent of the US population suffers from an autoimmune disease and, in many cases, the condition is misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. One such autoimmune disease, which is known as […]

Natural Home Remedies for Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eyes are a problem for many people; however, they do not want to turn to over-the-counter medications or prescriptions to treat their symptoms. There are some natural remedies that you can try to treat dry eye syndrome that may provide you some relief without medications. Warm compress Place a warm washcloth compress on your […]

A New Natural Remedy for Dry Eyes?

Dry eyes are a very common problem in women over the age of fifty. About one in three women at this age experiences symptoms of dry eyes, which include prolonged eye redness, burning, sensitivity to light, and a feeling of stinging in the eye. The standard treatment for dry eyes is dry and, in severe […]