Overview
You can have dry eyes if your eyes itch and burn, are red, or feel scratchy, as if sand is lodged in them. This problem can develop when the small glands in and around your eyelids are unable to produce enough tears to maintain the health of your eyes and your ability to see well.
When tears function properly, they keep the eye’s surface clean, cozy, and hydrated, sweep away dirt and debris, and shield the eye from infection. To stay moist, healthy eyes produce tears throughout the day, every day.
However, occasionally certain conditions, medications, or even simply becoming older, cause your eyes to produce less tears. Additionally, dry eyes can occur when your eyes don’t produce the proper type of tears to remove debris or keep the surface well lubricated.
Whatever is causing your dry eyes will determine what you should do to alleviate the discomfort of dry eyes.
Your doctor may need to treat an underlying condition or disease in some circumstances. They may also give special medications to help your eyes to produce more tears naturally or recommend ways to slow down the rate at which tears drain from your eyes.
There are some actions you can take on your own to lessen the unpleasant and scratchy signs of dry eyes. To get relief, try these easy home remedies: