How your daily habits might be secretly drying out your eyes

Our eyes are precious—literal windows to the world—and yet we treat them like background characters. No cute eye-care reels, no #SelfCareSunday posts. Just a quick splash of water and vibes. But let’s be real—dry eyes aren’t just a tiny inconvenience. That sting? That blur? That itch you brush off? Yeah, that’s your eye screaming, “Help me!”

1. Screen Overload
We blink less than 60% while staring at screens—laptops, phones, doom-scrolling through reels. Less blinking = less lubrication. So your eyes dry up like an overcooked paratha. Use the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

2. Contact Lenses Chaos
Wearing lenses 24/7 or skipping proper hygiene? That’s a ticket to dry eye town. Some lenses even steal your eye’s moisture. Take breaks, clean them right, or just wear your specs and chill.

3. Dehydration & Diet Drama
Not sipping enough water or eating junk all day? Guess what—your tears go MIA. Drink water. Eat omega-3s (walnuts and chia seeds). Your eyes will thank you.

4. ACs and Heaters: Silent Villains
Dry air = dry eyes. That cool breeze or cozy heat feels great until your eyes start burning. Solution? Use a humidifier or just stop letting your face face the AC.

5. Makeup & Skincare Mess-ups
Mascara, eyeliner, harsh creams—these can block oil glands and irritate your tear film. Stick to gentle, ophthalmologist-tested stuff and always wash it off before bed. No exceptions.

6. Eye Rubbing? Just Don’t.
Feels satisfying, but nope. Rubbing makes it worse. Use cold compresses or splash water. Your eyes aren’t stress balls.

7. No Shades, No Peace
Sun, wind, pollution—your eyes hate them all. Sunglasses aren’t just for style; they’re armor. Especially if you're on a two-wheeler or out in summer.
**This news was published on Times of India on 30th July, 2025.

 

 

 

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