The gritty, burning discomfort of dry eye occurs when our eyes don&rsquo;t make enough tears to keep them healthy and wet or when the tears don&rsquo;t work well. If you have dry eye, your doctor may suggest treatments like artificial tears. There are also other things you might try.
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EASE THE SYMPTOMS OF DRY EYE:
Avoid hair dryers. The air can dry your eyes.
Use a humidifier. Moist indoor air may help your peepers.
Keep the wind out of your eyes. Wear wraparound sunglasses when outdoors.
Drink more water&mdash;at least 8 daily cups.
Ask your doctor about omega-3s. Omega-3 fatty acids from food or supplements may be helpful for some people with dry eye.&nbsp;
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Eye diseases don't always have symptoms at first. That's why getting comprehensive eye exams is important. <a href="[BASEDOMAIN]/healthinfo/Story.aspx?StoryID=41b6ab2e-54db-4998-acf3-6189144004aa">Have a look at how regular eye exams can help keep you seeing clearly. </a>
Reviewed 7/17/2023
Sources
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 <li style="text-align: left;">American Academy of Opthalmology. "What Is Dry Eye? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-dry-eye" target="_blank">https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-dry-eye</a>.</li>
 <li style="text-align: left;">American Optometric Association. "Dry Eye."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/eye-and-vision-conditions/dry-eye?sso=y" target="_blank">https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/eye-and-vision-conditions/dry-eye?sso=y</a>.</li>
 <li style="text-align: left;">National Eye Institute. "Dry Eye."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/dry-eye" target="_blank">https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/dry-eye</a>.</li>
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