I went swimming and no they are really dry. Whatt should I do?
2006-11-20 01:43:23 · 14 answers · asked by Dreamer 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Get some eye drops or something...
There was probably something in the water...
hope it clears up... if it dont go to the doctors.. might of had a reaction x
2006-11-20 01:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self-Care at Home
To help alleviate your symptoms from DES, you may want to try these self-help tips at home.
A humidifier puts more moisture in the air. With more moisture in the air, your tears evaporate more slowly, keeping your eyes more comfortable. Both furnaces in the winter and air conditioning in the summer decrease the humidity in the air.
Excessive air movement dries out your eyes. Avoid having excessive air movement by decreasing the speed of ceiling fans and/or oscillating fans.
Hot compresses and eyelid scrubs/massage with baby shampoo help by providing a thicker, more stable lipid layer. This is especially helpful if you have meibomian gland dysfunction or blepharitis. The heat warms up the oil in the oil glands, making it flow more easily; the massaging action helps get the oil out of the glands. The cleansing action decreases the number of bacteria that break down the oil.
Artificial tears and lubricating eyedrops and gels (available over the counter) help provide more moisture and lubrication for the surface of your eye. They are typically used about four times a day, but they can be used as often as needed. Preservative free solutions are recommended if you wish to use tears more than six times a day.
Lubricating eye ointments are much thicker than eyedrops and gels. Because ointments are so thick, they last much longer than eyedrops and gels. However, because of their thickness, ointments may blur your vision if used during the day. Therefore, they are typically used to lubricate the eyes overnight while you are asleep.
If you notice your eyes are dry mainly while you are reading or watching TV, taking frequent breaks to allow your eyes to rest and become moist and comfortable again is helpful.
2006-11-20 01:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use VISCOTEARS eye gel - get it on prescription from my GP as my eyes are very dry. It's really very good, and as far as I know you can buy it over the counter in chemist shop.
Hope your eyes are soon better! If no improvement within a couple of days you should see your GP - look after your sight!
2006-11-20 01:55:45 · answer #3 · answered by Songbird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pool water can do nasty things to your eyes. Get a box of those individually packaged eye drops. The individual wrapping prevents recontamination of your eye every time you use the drops. If the eyedrops do not help in one day, see the doctor; you only get the one pair of eyes.
2006-11-20 01:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by Caffeinated 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also suffer with dry eyes,it can be rather painful,and distressing.My doctor prescribed me artificial tears,they are eye drops ,and I found them very effective. I also think you can get them over the counter at the chemist.
Good luck.
barber1446
2006-11-20 01:58:19 · answer #5 · answered by barber1446 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have something called dry eye, you will need eye drops and sleep, keeping your eye closed and rested will aviod straining and infection, remember to rinse it and if in 24 - 48 hours it is geting worse go to the doctor
2006-11-20 01:52:13 · answer #6 · answered by sara f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try optrex eye drops. Maybe there was too much chlorine in the water. Wear goggles that should help in the future.
2006-11-20 01:48:22 · answer #7 · answered by hayley a 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Watch "Watership Down"
2006-11-20 01:51:23 · answer #8 · answered by rgrahamh2o 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried blinking them.
If this fails get some one to punch you in the nose and your eyes will water.
This works for me.
2006-11-20 01:48:06 · answer #9 · answered by martin h 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
'Systane' lubricating eye drops are the best on the market.
2006-11-22 01:50:00 · answer #10 · answered by pinkyminx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋