How to Help Dry Eyes in Summer
Eyes can become dry for a variety of reasons. During the summer months, the weather is hot, and sometimes, depending on where you live, the air is not humid enough to keep moisture in your eyes. There are also eye conditions, such as chronic dry eye, that affect the moisture retained in the eye. Luckily, numerous treatment options exist, from simple remedies such as eye drops for contact users and allergy eye drops to surgical options for extreme cases of medically diagnosed eye disorders.
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Instructions
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Take vitamin A supplements daily, as it is one of the main vitamins in tears (the natural source of moisture to the eyes). Taking a supplement or eating foods dense in vitamin A will help restore the natural balance of eye moisture and production of tears.
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Take supplements of essential fatty acids such as omega-3 to repair and protect cells and body tissues that have been damaged. Sources of fatty acids are fish, flaxseed and primrose oils.
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Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, drops diluted with water provide a moisturizing eye drop to restore moisture and help produce tears.
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Ionic minerals help with overall hydration of the body and can help balance the natural production of tears, thereby keeping eyes moist.
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Tips & Warnings
Carry eye drops around to moisturize eyes as often as needed during the summer. Avoid cigarette, wood and burning smoke, as well as overly dry environments that may cause eyes to dry out.
Before trying over-the-counter medications, check with your doctor to determine if your dry eyes are a result of another medical condition. If they are caused by such a condition your doctor can prescribe eye drops, medication or surgery that may help combat dry eyes.
