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They itch, they burn, or the feeling that there could be a foreign body in the eye is irritating: dry eyes are a problem that is affecting more and more people. “The issue is aggravated above all by working on screens – during the lockdowns, the problem increased again because people looked at screens more,” says Veronica Watzkarsch from the Zeppelin pharmacy in Linz.
In principle, the older you are, the more susceptible you are to dry eyes, but some children also have problems.
Even watery and runny eyes could actually come from eyes that are too dry – an imbalance between the moisture layer and the lipid layer on the eye causes the moisture film to no longer be able to be held and to run off.
Drops can provide a quick remedy. “They help quickly and locally,” says Watzkarsch. Improvement should actually occur the moment the substance touches the eye. If necessary, it can also be instilled several times a day.
Sprays as an alternative
“There are sprays as an alternative for all people who have problems putting something in their eyes,” Watzkarsch informs. The substance is sprayed onto the closed eyelid from a distance of around 20 centimeters and when the eye is opened, the substance automatically enters the eye.
For at night or for very dry eyes, there are also eye gels and ointments for moisturizing and caring for as an alternative.
You can also help from the inside to keep your eyes supple – “for example by taking omega-3 fatty acids in capsule or drop form,” says Watzkarsch.
The pharmacist warns that there is one thing to watch out for: “In the case of short-term problems, you can quickly find a remedy with various remedies. But if the problems persist for a longer period of time, it is important to ensure that the products used do not contain any preservatives, because they could get into the skin lay down bodies.”
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