The eyes are the window to the soul and their appearance can say a lot about our health. When eyes are dry they lack quality tears, lubrication, and nourishment. This condition has been categorized as a syndrome or disorder and many experience light sensitivity, scratchy, burning, or even feeling of something foreign in the eye. There are many potential causes for dry eyes and it’s more common due to jobs that require people to stare at a computer screen day in and day out.

There are many options that are DIY or home based to deal with dry eyes:

1. Air cleaning plants: natures purifier

The air quality indoors can be more complicated than outside due to carpet, mold, cleaning agents, and more. All of these things can dry out the air and cause dry eyes. Surround your home with plants, such as Boston ferns, spider, rubber, and Chinese everglade plants to purify and add moisture to the air. It works well because the plants naturally absorb the chemicals and toxins in our homes.

2. The rinse cycle

Rinsing the eyes are a great solution for dry eyes. This calls for a saline eye rinse that can be created made in the kitchen. To make your own, dissolve some salt in water. The saline eye rinse can be made in a microwave, stove top, or by distilled method. All are equally effective and the choice is entirely yours.

3. The two H’s

Humidifiers are capable apparatus that works to target dry eyes. By creating a moist environment, retention, and a slower evaporation rate, eyes and tears are given a comfortable state and dry eyes can be alleviated. Most humidifiers are air quality motivators especially where heat is a concern. The other H that works well are HEPA air filters, which stands for high efficiency particulate air. This type of filter traps contaminant particles and removes pollutants that can affect the eyes. The HEPA air filter is designed to eliminate by filtrating dust, pet dander, and pollen.

Even though dry eyes remain problematic for many, there are options to combat it, both preventative or in response to its onset. Maintaining eye health should not be undertaken without trying any one of the aforementioned remedies to address and lessen any discomfort, your eyes will thank you for it.