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Dry Eyes: Facts and Remedies
If you have these following symptoms, you could be experiencing dry eyes:
- Scratchy, dry, and painful sensation in both eyes
- Feeling like there's a foreign object in your eyes
- Redness
- Mucus surrounding your eyes
- Eyes are sensitive to light
- Eyes are fatigued
- Blurred vision
Key takeaways:
- Dry eyes happen when your tear glands don't produce enough tears for lubrication
- Dry eyes can be caused by medical or environmental factors
- Omega 3 fatty acids help relieve eye inflammation, allowing better tear production
- Eye drops and ointments also relieve dryness
- Dry eyes are usually temporary so if yours seem to be prolonged, consult a doctor
Read the full article here: https://www.healthline.com/health/dry-eyes-home-remedies#Seeadoctor6