Dry Eyes Home Remedies - How to Get Rid of Dry Eyes

Dry eyes are a common source of discomfort, and usually dry eyes are a chronic problem. Dry eyes are caused by a lack of tears. Tears are a major protective agent for the eyes. Tear film protects your eyes and lubricates them. It also reduces the risk of eye infection and, with each blink of your eyelids, helps clear your eyes of any debris. Tears are produced by a number of different gland structures around the eye. The innermost layer, the mucous layer, and the outermost layer, the oily layer are produced by tiny tubular shaped glands that are in the eyelids. The middle layer, the aqueous layer, is produced by the lacrimal gland which is a structure located just under the upper eyelid. Dry eye syndrome has several causes. It occurs as a part of the natural aging process, especially during menopause. Dry eyes caused side effect of medications, such as antihistamines, antidepressants, certain blood pressure medicines, Parkinson's medications, and birth control pills; or because you live in a dry, dusty or windy climate. Dry eye symptoms are often associated with prolonged computer use or intense reading due to the decrease in the frequency of blinking with these activities.

Dry eye syndrome is more common in women, possibly due to hormone fluctuations. Many other factors, such as hot, dry or windy climates, high altitudes, air-conditioning and cigarette smoke also cause dry eyes.  Many people also find their eyes become irritated when reading or working on a computer.  Stopping periodically to rest and blink keeps the eyes more comfortable. Contact lens wearers may also suffer from dryness because the contacts absorb the tear film, causing proteins to form on the surface of the lens. Severe dry eyes require more aggressive treatment, such as the silicone plugs. People with severe dry eyes also may benefit from a special customized contact lens (Boston Scleral Lens). This lens rests on the white part of the eye (sclera), creating a fluid-filled layer over the cornea that keeps it from drying out. Some people may worry that they have an autoimmune disease, such as Sjogren's syndrome. While many people with autoimmune diseases have dry eyes, the large majority of people with dry eyes don't have autoimmune problems.

Home Remedies for Dry Eyes

• Use of a humidifier in conjunction with The See Clearly Method helps moisten the air and works even in dry, cool areas of the home or office.
• Diet changes to include foods rich in vitamin A such as salmon, sardines, eggs, and dedicated nutritional supplements help to improve tear production.
• Practice The See Clearly Method exercises on a daily basis until one's dry eye relief goals are achieved.
• Warm compress Soak a washcloth in hot water and place it over your eye for 10 minutes two times a day.
• Apply a paste of lemon juice, tomato puree, orange lentil flour (masoor dal ) and turmeric powder (if you are not allergic to it) on under eye dark circles.
• Dip two cotton balls in rose water and place them on your eyes, covering dark circles.
• .Keep thin cold cucumber slices on eyes when your eyes are too tiered.
• Avoid sweets and chocolates.