EYE, DRYNESS: TREATMENT, TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS
If your eyes are frequently drier than you’re used to, you should see your eye doctor. He may recommend that you use artificial tears to moisten your eyes. Artificial tears are a prescription medication that comes in either eyedrops or an ointment. You should use them as needed.
Don’t make the mistake that some people with dry eyes make of relying on over-the-counter solutions such as Visine that primarily reduce redness and irritation in the eye. The chronic use of any over-the-counter preparation isn’t a good idea without your doctor’s approval, and products such as Visine work by shrinking the tiny blood vessels in the eye. Using these products beyond the manufacturer’s recommended length of time may not only cause you to develop a dependency on them but may permanently damage your eyesight. If your eyes are frequently dry and uncomfortable, see your eye doctor for a diagnosis; he’ll prescribe the right kind of medication.
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