How to moisturize the eyes And relieve dry eyes
- Blink rapidly In normal conditions, people blink 20 to 22 times per minute every time, blinking. The eyelids are rolled into tears to coat the cornea surface. But if while staring or concentrating longer than usual, such as when we are reading Watching TV or staring at the computer Will make us blink only 8 - 10 times, the tears will evaporate a lot Causing increased dry eyes Therefore should rest the eyes for short periods by closing eyes or slowly blinking eyes Or get up and change postures for 2-3 minutes every half hour
- Apply a cold compress on the eyes. Soak 2 small towels in cold water, pick up 1 piece, twisting it and then fold it into a long piece. Place eyes closed on both sides for about 20 minutes or until the fabric has cooled down. Then use another piece of cloth to alternate them to help add moisture to your eyes as well.
- Avoid working in bright and windy areas. Because it will cause the eyes to dry quickly Should wear sunglasses to help By choosing large glasses with side edges To help reduce the evaporation of tears
- Avoid places that are extremely dry and cold, such as air-conditioned rooms. As well as avoiding areas with dust and fumes such as cigarettes, which will cause eye irritation.
- Do not blow hot air directly from the hair dryer into the eye. Including not adjusting to air conditioning Or the fan blowing directly into the eyes or face
- Get enough rest Not getting enough sleep can cause dry eyes and bruised red eyes. Because the blood vessels nourish the eyes to swell Resting is balanced for the eyes.
- Reducing sugars and sugars after a long day of work To have a cold drink Or your favorite dessert shop may be able to help relieve tiredness. And add energy to come back to life again, but eating foods or sweets that contain too much sugar will also affect our eyes to lack of moisture as well.
- Eat healthy fatty acids. Omega 3 or Omega 3 is a fatty acid that has many health benefits. Like our eyes that can be healthier. If eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, including walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, edamame, egg yolks and salmon
- Turn off the TV, stop playing smartphone And computers Whether it's TV, smartphone or computer These are all devices that entertain us well. Or it can be said that sometimes a smartphone is almost the 33rd body part of the body. But do you know that Having too many eyes on these devices will cause the amount of water that nourishes our eyes to become dehydrated, so we should find time to rest our eyes by looking at their devices for 20 seconds per TV. Play the phone for 20 minutes. This method will help our eyes produce new water and allow the eyes to relax from fatigue.
- Gently massage. Gently massage. The area around the eyes will help break down oil stains that may clog the glands of the eye glands, and this oil-clogging stains are also causes the eyes to lack water to nourish. Just take 1 minute to gently massage around the eyes and eyelids. Oil stains or dirt clogging will gradually dissolve.
- Drink more water How to create moisture for the skin or organs. In the body, the easiest and best is to drink enough water. Because in addition to making our skin look radiant Our eyes will be moist. And does not cause irritation to various systems In the body, work efficiently. Therefore, drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day would not be too difficult for our ability.
- Use a humidifier in the air. Normally, Thailand is an area with a lot of humidity. Compared to other nearby countries The necessity of using a humidifier to the air may not be that much needed. But for some readers who work in the office must be in the air conditioner almost all the time Or during the cold season, when the weather is quite dry, it can cause our eyes to become dehydrated and dry. Using a humidifier in the air can cause the body and organs. Not losing too much moisture There are many humidifying products available today, but friends can use more money-saving ways by setting a glass vase or small basin near our area.
- To drink green tea It is beneficial to the eyes and helps to prevent eye fatigue.
- After work when you have tired eyes Use warm water to wipe the eyelid for 2-3 minutes to relieve fatigue.
- Use artificial tears 4 times a day. May be used more or less than this.
- Wear sunglasses to protect the eyes from cold winds and sunlight.
4 foods to reduce dry eye symptoms
- Bananas eat bananas everyday. Because bananas are high in potassium Which will work with sodium to maintain water balance in the body And keeps your eyes moisturized
- Nuts, various types, especially walnuts Should be eaten about 1 handful per day because these beans are high in monounsaturated fat or high omega-3 fatty acids, which these nutrients are important components in tears.
- Deep sea fish such as tuna or salmon Because it has essential fatty acids or omega-3 as well
- Flexseed oil or flax seed oil Will help the body absorb sufficient omega-3 fatty acids by eating 1 tablespoon per day or mixed in cereal
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