Dry Eye Remedies

Certain home remedies are useful to treat and cure dry eyes naturally.



Dry eyes as the name symbolizes is the condition where the eyes become dry. Due to this dryness of the eyes and reduced lubrication, the eyes start aching, become red, itchy, the vision becomes blurred and there is a feeling of a dust or some foreign body present in the eye.

Tears are an important natural mechanism because of which our eyes function smoothly.



They contain water, oils, mucus, antibodies and proteins. All these components of tears provide moisture, lubrication and resistance to infection of the eyes. There are certain natural remedies for dry eyes that are beneficial to cope with the condition of dry eyes.

Home Remedies to Cure Dry Eyes:

• The easiest dry eyes natural remedy is to use a warm compress.
  
  
  
  Use a clean towel and soak it in warm water. Lie down and place this warm compress on the eyes. Warm compresses do a wonderful job of adding moisture to the eyes.
  
  
  
  You can repeat this twice or thrice daily.
• Another dry eyes remedy is to turn off any artificial cooling or heating outlets. This is because they reduce the natural moisture and mucus of the eyes.
• Taking a break to just blink your eyes frequently is one of the most effective dry eyes remedies. When we strain our eyes while watching television, working on computer, etc.
  
  
  
  we blink our eyes much less than the actual required amount. Blinking our eyes produces tears in the eyes that spread evenly throughout the eyes.
• Splash water in the eyes at constant intervals when you are at work or home. Your eyes receive some moisture from water.
• You may also buy artificial tears over-the-counter from a drugstore.
  
  
  
  Apply these before sleeping at night as an effective dry eyes home remedy. Ensure that these artificial tears are preservative-free.
• As far as diet is considered, you can increase your intake of fish since they contain fish oils that help the eyes to lubricate. It is better not to consume white bread, processed foods, margarine and refined cereals when you have dry eyes. The intake and use of vegetable oil should also be restricted in your day-to-day cooking.
• Tamarind seeds can be soaked in warm water for some time. The extract from the seeds should be taken to help cure dry eyes. This is one of the many useful dry eyes home remedies.
• Make sure your diet has lots of fluids like water, fruit juices, etc. Also eat a lot of citrus fruits and green vegetables since they are good for the eyes.
  

Apart from these natural remedies for dry eyes, the preventive measures include reduced intake or abstinence from alcohol and cigarettes since they will worsen the condition.