What to do if your eyes are dry and you can't see clearly? Here's how to take good care of your eyes

Dry eyes and blurred vision are actually caused by dry eyes syndrome. So what should you do if your eyes are dry and you see things blurry? Let’s take a look together below.

Most people will experience symptoms of dry eyes. In daily life, we should give our eyes more rest, move our eyes more often, and not stare at one place. So what should you do if your eyes are dry and you can't see clearly? Let me answer your questions one by one!

What causes dry and blurry eyes?

Dry eyes and blurred vision are actually caused by dry eyes syndrome. Dry eye syndrome is a general term for a variety of diseases caused by abnormal tear quality, quantity or dynamics due to any reason, which leads to decreased tear film stability and is accompanied by eye discomfort and/or ocular surface tissue lesions. Also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Common symptoms include dry eyes, blurred vision, fatigue, itchy eyes, foreign body sensation, burning pain, sticky secretions, fear of wind, fear of light, and sensitivity to external stimuli. Sometimes the eyes are too dry and the basic tear production is insufficient, which stimulates reflex tear secretion and causes frequent tears. In more serious cases, the eyes will become red, swollen, congested, keratinized, and the corneal epithelium will be broken with filaments attached. This damage can cause corneal and conjunctival lesions over time and affect vision.

What to do if your eyes are dry and you see things blurry

1. The brightness displayed on the computer screen should be about 3 times the ambient light;

2. The top of the screen should be slightly lower than the line of sight by 10-15 degrees, and the distance between the eyes and the computer screen should be kept at more than 60 cm;

3. After working in front of the computer for 1 hour, you should take a 10-minute break, close your eyes and relax, massage the muscles around your eyes with your hands, or look at the scenery in the distance, etc.;

4. You can also use some artificial tears to moisten your eyes, or deliberately increase the number of times you blink;

5. Eat more foods rich in vitamin A, such as carrots and animal liver. #p#Subtitle#e#

How to take good care of your eyes in daily life

1. To prevent dry eyes, first of all, you should avoid staring. Blink frequently, at least 4 to 5 times per minute. Frequent blinking is beneficial to tear secretion.

2. Don’t use the air conditioner for too long. Avoid drafts on your seat and place a glass of water near your seat to increase the humidity.

3. Eat more fruits, vegetables, dairy products, fish and other foods rich in vitamins; drinking more water can also help relieve dry eyes.

4. Maintain good living habits, get enough sleep and don’t stay up late.

5. Avoid operating the computer continuously for long periods of time and take breaks in between. Usually, if you use the computer continuously for more than 1 hour, you should take a 5-10 minute break, look into the distance, or do eye exercises to let your eyes relax naturally. #p#Subtitle#e#

6. Maintain the most appropriate posture, with your eyes looking straight ahead or slightly downward at the screen.

7. When the room is dim, turn on the fluorescent light to alleviate the concentrated exposure of the screen light to the eyes; the surrounding light should be soft, the brightness of the computer screen should be appropriate, the clarity should be good, and the height of the table and chair should match the height of the computer.

8. Don’t wear contact lenses for too long. Because the oxygen needed by the human cornea mainly comes from the air, and the oxygen in the air is generally dissolved in tears and then absorbed and utilized by the cornea. Wearing contact lenses for a long time will reduce the secretion and circulation function of tears.

9. Reduce the time spent in polluted air environments.

10. Once dry eye symptoms appear, seek medical attention promptly and improve the symptoms by supplementing with artificial tears. Remember not to use other eye drops at will to avoid damaging the eyes, aggravating the condition and causing other eye diseases.