9 ways to reduce the risk of "dry eyes"

Eye health problems that many people overlook. is the problem of "dry eyes" caused by the behavior of using the eyes including older age What are the symptoms? And how to prevent dry eyes? We have information from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kewalin Secretary Non, Department of Ophthalmology. Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University

risk factors for dry eye disease
Age 65 and over
Females (more at risk of dry eyes than males)
Staring at digital devices for extended periods of time, such as computers, mobile phones, tablets, or reading books for a long time have less blinking
wear contact lenses regularly and/or wear contact lenses for a long time in a day
side effects from chronic diseases and medications taken to treat chronic illnesses such as autoimmune diseases, depression, diabetes, or high blood pressure. with taking diuretics
dry eye syndrome
eye pain
Eye irritation, feeling like there is something foreign in the eye.
I feel like I want to close my eyes.
Blurred vision, decreased ability to see
How to prevent dry eye disease
Avoid prolonged use of digital devices.
If digital devices are needed for a long time Rest your eyes every 20 minutes, such as closing your eyes or taking your eyes off an object 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.
Avoid contact with your eyes or exposed to strong winds. continually, such as sleeping with a fan turned on or the air blowing into the eyes
Avoid traveling or staying in extremely dry conditions for long periods of time. or have high air pollution
Avoid taking unnecessary medications.
blink more often blink regularly
Contact lenses should not be worn for more than 8 hours a day.
Drink plenty of clean water, 6-8 glasses per day.
get enough sleep

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