Low humidity outdoors and heat indoors can increase dry eye symptoms. We’ve included some tips to help reduce dryness and soothe your eyes.
- Drink plenty of water, at least eight 8 oz. glasses a day.
- Decrease your caffeine intake.
- Use preservative-free artificial tears.
- Eliminate the use of both ceiling and floor fans. Point car A/C fans away from your face.
- Use a humidifier to increase room humidity.
- Place warm compresses over eyes to soothe.
- Include Omega-3s. Consult your doctor before taking any supplements.
- Blink more frequently – take a 20 second break every 20 minutes from computer/TV screens.
- Wear sunglasses when outdoors to decrease glare and shield your eyes from wind.
- Wear a sleep mask at night.
If you are suffering from severe dry eyes we offer our Dry Eye Service to help customize a treatment plan just for you. Click here to see if you are a dry eye sufferer. For more information contact our Dry Eye Coordinator at 770-979-2020 or dryeye@carlinvision.com.
Dr. Carlin is a highly experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist and Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology with more than five decades of experience in vision care and surgical innovation. A graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan before serving in the United States Navy in Key West, Florida. In 1977, he founded CarlinVision and has since built a longstanding reputation for excellence in LASIK, cataract surgery, refractive procedures, and cosmetic eyelid surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. Carlin has completed more than 11,000 procedures and remains at the forefront of advanced laser and refractive technologies. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and an active member of multiple leading professional organizations, reflecting his enduring commitment to clinical excellence and patient care.