How to Deal with Dry Eyes — Treatment Options and Ways to Prevent Symptoms

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Briana Mercola

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 15 October 2025

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Summary

More than half of U.S. adults experience dry eye symptoms, but only a small fraction have received a formal diagnosis or treatment
Common symptoms include burning, stinging, gritty sensations, blurred vision, and eye fatigue, often worse at night or with prolonged screen use
Environmental and lifestyle factors — including digital device use, indoor HVAC, contact lenses, and certain medications — are major drivers of dry eye disease
Remedies range from simple lifestyle changes and home routines (blink breaks, warm compresses, humidifiers) to over-the-counter drops, prescription medications, and device therapies
Ignoring persistent symptoms increases the risk of corneal damage, chronic inflammation, and permanent vision changes, making professional evaluation necessary

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0:00.0	Do your eyes burn by evening, sting at random moments, or blur just when you need to focus,
0:06.0	and have you told yourself it's normal or not worth a visit?
0:10.0	Welcome to Dr. Mercola's cellular wisdom. Stay informed with quick, easy-to-listen
0:14.8	summaries of our latest articles, perfect for when you're on the go. No reading required.
0:19.5	Subscribe for free atmercola.com for the latest health insights. Hello and welcome to Dr. Mercola's cellular
0:26.2	wisdom. I'm Ethan Foster. Today we're talking about dry eye, why it's so common, why many
0:32.5	people delay help, and which targeted steps bring relief without guesswork. I'm Alara Sky. You're not alone if this has crept into daily life.
0:41.8	Surveys show more than half of adults report symptoms like burning, grit, or fatigue,
0:47.0	yet only a small fraction seek care. Many assume it's age or screen fatigue and keep pushing
0:52.8	through, but persistent dryness
0:54.8	raises your risk for corneal damage and chronic inflammation.
0:59.2	Dry eye usually comes from two overlapping issues.
1:02.2	You either don't make enough tears or your tears evaporate too quickly.
1:06.4	The second problem often traces back to moabomian gland dysfunction, where the oil glands along
1:12.0	your lids get blocked or inflamed. Without a stable oil layer, tears vanish fast, and your
1:18.2	vision fluctuates.
1:20.1	Lifestyle plays a direct role. Long-screen sessions cut your blink rate and destabilize
1:24.7	the tear film. Indoor heating or air conditioning lowers humidity
1:28.1	and speeds evaporation. Contact lenses can add instability, while certain medications, like antihistamines,
1:35.7	some antidepressants and blood pressure drugs, dry you out further. Hormonal shifts,
1:41.5	especially after menopause, increase risk.
1:45.0	Let's start with what brings fast relief.
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