Burning Eyes: commonest symptom of dryness

Burning eyes affects about 30% of reading glasses wearers at one time or another. It is the commonest symptom of dry eyes.

Most just suffer in silence, but there are simple steps that can be taken to help the condition.

If you suffer from dry, gritty, eyes then take this questionnaire to assess the severity of your condition.

Learn more about dry eyes and then try these simple steps to bring some relief.

One of the most frequently used treatments for dry eyes is artificial tear drops. Did you realise that some drops contain a preservative that actually makes dry eyes worse? I have produced a comprehensive list of the most widely used drops and I have highlighted the good and the bad.

Over the years patients and colleagues have given me tips on dealing with dryness and I have compiled them into a top ten tips for reducing the symptoms of dry eyes.

Here is a quick summary of the treatment steps.

If these home remedies still don’t do the trick for you then I’d advise you to see an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist because there are other treatments available to relieve the symptoms of dry eyes.

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