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Tips & tricks for living with dry eye
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Try incorporating fish into your diet. Fish is full of eye-protecting omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to support healthy tear production and overall macular health.1
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Eat foods like acorn squash, sweet potatoes, and spinach to get vitamin A, which can help with dry eyes.1
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Dark chocolate contains copper, which helps protect your eyes from damage.4 So you don’t have to feel too guilty about indulging once in a while. Delicious and beneficial!
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Dry air in airports and planes can make your eyes feel dry or irritated. Be sure to pack your go-to dry eye symptom relief.2
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When temps drop outside, the heated air inside can make your eyes feel dry. Try running a humidifier and drinking more water.2
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Exposure to wind and sun can make tears evaporate faster. When spending time outside, wear protective eyewear like sunglasses and keep dry eye relief on hand.3
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Failing to blink regularly, such as when you’re staring at a screen, can contribute to drying out your eyes. Try looking at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.3
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The work environment isn’t easy on your eyes. Dry air, digital screens and more can be a problem for people with dry eye. Try keeping dry eye symptom relief at your desk.2
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Getting your 8 to 10 cups of water a day can help reduce symptoms of dry eye3, so drink up!
References
1. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dry-eyes/basics/risk-factors/con-20024129 2. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dry-eyes/basics/prevention/con-20024129 3. http://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/eye-and-vision-problems/glossary-of-eye-and-vision-conditions/dry-eye?sso=y 4. http://naturalsociety.com/chocolate-enhance-visual-performance-improve-eyesight/
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