My eyes always feel dry…

Yes, unfortunately, dryness of eye is a very common problem faced by many of us today.

Why has this problem increased of late?

The biggest reason is the explosive increase in the use of digital screens, whether on the laptop or the mobile phone.

This is often accompanied with poor quantity and quality of sleep.

Lastly, the air quality has worsened because of massive construction that is going on.



What habits can I change to reduce this problem?

The most important thing is to blink well. Looking at screens, we often stare and forget to blink, going from one image to the other. Make a conscious decision to pause once every 10 minutes and simply close your eyes.

Next is to avoid mobile screen usage especially before bedtime. Try to watch movies or serials on the big screen rather than close to your eyes on the mobile phone.

You will also be prescribed lubricant eye drops that will help your eyes remain moist.