Are there certain activities that increase the symptoms of dry eyes?
Certain symptoms such as wearing contact lenses or using a computer can also contribute to the symptoms of dry eyes. People who are staring at a computer screen do not blink as often as normal and can cause the symptoms of dry eyes. Are there things I should not be taking for my dry eyes? Yes. Certain eye drops are not good for dry eyes. For example, Visine is not good to be taken for dry eye. Check with Drs. Vaher and Marcussen before using any over the counter eye drop. What can be done to help dry eyes? Treatment While there is not one “cure” for dry eyes, there are several things we can prescribe or do to help. 1. Tear Savers: Every time you blink tears drain out of your eye. If your eyes are dry, we don’t want the tears to drain out of your eyes as fast. For this reason, Drs.Vaher and Marcussen recommend tear savers to help keep your tears in your eye longer. Tear savers are very tiny little silicone tips that fit over one of the drainage holes in your lid. This prevents your tear
