{"id":20003,"date":"2021-11-25T11:41:20","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T11:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=20003"},"modified":"2021-11-28T07:58:21","modified_gmt":"2021-11-28T07:58:21","slug":"8-top-natural-ways-to-stop-dry-eyes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/8-top-natural-ways-to-stop-dry-eyes\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Top Natural Ways to Stop Dry Eyes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that over almost 50% of adults experience dry eye symptoms?<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are many natural ways to reduce the impact dry eyes<\/a> have on your lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Take a look below at our top 8 natural ways to stop dry eyes in their tracks!<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Blowing air is not your friend<\/b><\/h2>\n

Air conditioners, fans and blow dryers all create a perfect environment for dry eye symptoms when pointed directly at the face and eyes.<\/p>\n

When at all possible, it\u2019s best to avoid getting too close to these and other sources of strong air flow entirely. If they can\u2019t be avoided, try to at least make sure that they are pointed away from your eyes to reduce their impact.<\/p>\n

Even if your A\/C or heater is not blowing directly on you, it can still seriously dry out the air in your home, office or car. Air that is too dry not only encourages dry eye symptoms, but it can also make your throat feel scratchy and exacerbate thirstiness.<\/p>\n

You should aim for air humidity to be somewhere in the range of 30% to 50% for comfortable eyes, nose, and throat.<\/p>\n

2. Sounds a bit fishy?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Along with cutting out processed salty foods where possible, adding omega-3 fatty acids to your diet can help prevent and treat dry eye symptoms<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The easiest way to get the recommended amount of omega-3 is to eat certain types of fish, including:<\/p>\n