Dry eyes are something that most lens wearers have experienced at one time or another, for a variety of reasons. One reason can be very dry weather or indoor heating, and another is looking for too long at one thing and forgetting to blink regularly. Make-up and eating habits also have a bearing on how your eyes feel, says optometrist Susan Resnick, as cited by health and beauty magazine Glamour.<\/p>\n
As dry air is a very frequent cause of dryness in the eyes, using a humidifier at home or in the office is a smart move, as is switching your brand of lenses for one which provides more moisture to the eye, especially if you wear your lenses all day long.<\/p>\n
Infrequent blinking is another bad habit that leads to dry eyes, taken that most of us spend long stretches of time sitting in front of a screen. Even reading a book can affect the moisture balance of the eye, so remind yourself to blink regularly. This is done by taking a couple of minutes off the reading or whatever you are doing, and deliberately looking at a more distant object and blinking five or six times. Also, remember to position your computer screen a couple of inches below eye level, ensuring for proper lid positioning and blinking.<\/p>\n
Applying make-up is another thing to consider – avoid putting eyeliner on your inner lids. This is where the oil glands of the eyes are and blocking them will result in diminished lubrication and dryness. Non-waterproof and non-oily makeup is the best choice and cleaning it before going to bed at night is a must. While on the subject of cosmetics, creams and moisturisers should not be overused and you should be careful when applying them close to the eyes – avoid the edges of the eyelids to prevent the cream getting into your eyes, Resnick advises.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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