Digital devices have completely changed the way we work, entertain ourselves and socialise. However, if you find your eyes are sore after a long day at work on the computer or after a movie marathon, you may have dry eyes.
What are dry eyes?
Dry eyes can affect anyone, and it happens when your tears don’t provide enough lubrication to keep your eyes moist.
Dry eye symptoms include 1:
- Excessive ‘sleep’ in the eye
- Red, scratchy, sore or itchy eyes
- Blurred vision that changes after you blink
- Eyes feeling heavy, tired or fatigued
What can cause dry eyes?
According to the Vision Index 2022, 86% of Australians reported experiencing sore or tired eyes when using a computer or tablet. 2
This shouldn’t be a surprise, as one of the causes of dry eye is long periods of screentime or infrequent or incomplete blinking1.
Some other causes include dry air or wind, irritants such as cigarette smoke and laser eye surgery 1.
How can I help soothe my sore eyes?
While there’s no known cure for dry eyes, you can help manage the symptoms with NovaTears. NovaTears Lubricating Eye Drops are for the lubrication of the eye surface and can provide relief from dry and irritated eyes.
You should use eye drops as often as you need, as some people may find that using drops once a day may provide them with relief, whereas others may find that using drops three to four times a day help keep their eyes lubricated 3.
You can also try to avoid straining your eyes by taking breaks and limiting your screen time or protecting your eyes by wearing sunglasses that can help you avoid direct contact with dry air or cigarette smoke3.
For more information about dry eyes and how to treat them, visit your local Blooms The Chemist Pharmacist for a friendly chat.
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References
1Better Health Victoria, Dry Eye, accessed 10 October 2024
2Optometry Australia, Vision Index Report 2022, accessed August 25, 2024.
3HealthDirect, Dry eyes, accessed 10 October 2024