A condition where your eyes don’t produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly — leading to discomfort, blurry vision, and inflammation.
Why Does It Happen?
Screen time (reduced blinking)
Aging, especially post-menopausal women
Contact lens use
Autoimmune diseases (like Sjögren’s syndrome)
Medications (antihistamines, antidepressants, etc.)
Environmental factors (AC, wind, smoke)
This is a good reminder of how crucial eye health is to overall well-being and performance, this short but sweet list highlights many crucial factors we often forget but must all keep in mind with regards to eye health, Thank You for sharing!
Yes, exactly! Many of us don’t even realise dry eyes is a real condition—we just rub our eyes and move on. But over time it gets worse, especially with constant phone and laptop usage. I feel following the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 mins, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds) and using eye drops can really help.
Dry eyes are more than just a minor discomfort—they can signal underlying health issues or prolonged screen exposure. Left untreated, they may cause blurred vision, eye infections, or damage to the eye surface. Addressing the cause early with proper care helps maintain eye health and prevent long-term complications.
They are the early signs that our bodies tell us about our unnecessary screen exposure, along with the effect pollution has on us.
Yes, it’s mainly the screen time for youth that’s effecting our our eyes.