Dry eye has left me unable to read for long
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I've been diagnosed with very dry eyes and am trying new drops and eye gel.
I find I can only read for a few minutes without getting discomfort in my left eye. Does anyone have a similar problem and how did they deal with it?
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@gillian Hello Gillian
How long have you had dry eyes & what drops etc are you using?
warming your eye up helps unclog the tear ducts. Then you can get some preservative-free eyelid wipes that help cleanse your eyes of all the gunk and bacteria that comes out after. Then 20 minutes after you do that, put your eye drops or eye gel in. Our eyelids and eyelashes have a lot of bugs in them so regular cleansing can help prevent styes and eye infections, as well as help, keep them lubricated.
Dry eyes are much more common now because everyone has computers, tablets, and phones that they are in front of a lot.
When you are in front of a screen, make sure you remember to blink and if you can, try and give yourself little breaks here and there. I know that isn't always possible if you are working through.