{"id":14015,"date":"2021-06-15T17:59:14","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T17:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=14015"},"modified":"2021-07-26T10:23:42","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T10:23:42","slug":"dry-eyes-drink-coffee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/natural-remedies-for-dry-eyes\/dry-eyes-drink-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Dry Eyes, Drink Coffee?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Could caffeine be the next big thing in dry eye relief?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Most research shows that caffeine is a diuretic, meaning that caffeine causes the body to excrete more water, resulting in the body feeling more dry.<\/p>\n<p>However, a study published in 2021 in <i>Optometry and Vision Science<\/i> found that drinking caffeine significantly increased tear production after 45-90 minutes and age and gender had no bearing on the outcome<i>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Many of us enjoy a cup or two of caffeinated coffee to keep our eyes open on tired mornings, but if you suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES), you may have been advised by a friend or doctor to steer clear of caffeinated coffee due to its diuretic effect.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, this research suggests that caffeinated coffee might actually promote tear production.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you experience any signs of dry eyes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">contact an eye doctor near you<\/a> to discuss an effective treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/natural-remedies-for-dry-eyes\/can-vitamins-help-dry-eyes\/\">Can Vitamins Help Dry Eyes?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2><b>What are dry eyes?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/conjunctivitis-and-eye-infections\/why-do-my-eyes-feel-sore\/\">Dry eyes<\/a> are defined by dry, stinging, red, itchy or watery eyes. This can be caused by several factors: poor tear quality, not enough tears, allergies, environmental irritants, and too much screen time.<\/p>\n<p>Left untreated, dry eyes can lead to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/what-is-dry-eye-syndrome\/\"> corneal damage and scarring<\/a>, and even permanent vision loss in severe cases.<\/p>\n<p>Certain foods and beverages have been shown to improve the symptoms of DES, like fatty fish, leafy greens, seeds, nuts and \u2014 possibly coffee?<\/p>\n<h2><b>How does caffeine impact dry eyes?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Caffeine contains a chemical called xanthine, which has been proven to stimulate tear production when applied topically to the eye.<\/p>\n<p>Research to yet confirm that ingesting xanthine via a cup of coffee provides the same effects, but preliminary studies seem to suggest positive results.<\/p>\n<p>Another study, published in <i>Ophthalmology <\/i>and involving 78 individuals, found that caffeine could increase tear volume.<\/p>\n<p>Researchers measured the participants\u2019 tear film twice: once after consuming caffeine and once after a placebo. The tear films were thickest after consuming caffeine.<\/p>\n<p>While both of these studies showed promising results, they are not large enough to accurately project the findings onto the general population.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, no studies have been conducted yet on individuals who actually suffer from dry eyes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627371425620000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFAkq20Jd9C3VzyQMS6lJ_Six2mcA\">Guide to Eye Conditions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you suffer from dry eyes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">speak to an optometrist<\/a> <\/strong><strong>about the various treatment options that can provide you with long-lasting relief<\/strong><i>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>If you experience dry eyes, your optometrist is the best option for finding a long term solution.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Could caffeine be the next big thing in dry eye relief? 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