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1. Tears Matter To The Eyes.

2. Tears lubricate the eyes and stop the surface of the eyes
from drying out. Very thin film of tears keeps on
sweeping the eyes every time we blink. This thin film
layer consists of watery component formed by the fatty
lipids that helps the eyes to maintain the moisture levels
inside it. To maintain proper health of eyes tears play
very important part for eyes.
Dry eyes syndrome takes place when there is lack of
tears in the eyes. Eyes need right kind of quality tears to
keep the eyes moist. These fatty lipids are very important
part of the eyes. Dryness in the eyes damages the surface
of the eyes balls. Dry eyes syndrome can afflict to anyone
no matter what age group they belong to. But we can
encounter this problem among the people at age of
40 years. Generally people with dry eyes find it
difficult to wear contact lenses as wearing contact lenses
when the eyes are dry leads to eye damage.

3. The symptoms of Dry Eyes are as followed:
You feel burning sensation in the dry eyes syndrome.
Stinging sensations can also take place due to dryness.
Itching and irritation inside the eyes may occur. As in this
condition mucous is generated which causes the blurred
vision in the eyes. Your eyes appear to be very tired and
you feel like closing your eyes for the longer time as
keeping open eyes do not comfort you.
There are many conditions that are responsible for dry
eyes they are as followed:

4. Dry eyes occur due to medical conditions like arthritis,
menopause, and diabetes. When you prolong your
working hours and do not take rest dry eyes happen to
be your everyday story. Dry eyes occur when the
weather conditions are not favorable such as windy and
dry weather. Irritants like cigarettes and exposure to
other chemical gases leads to dry eye syndrome.
Treatment of dry eye syndrome is as followed:
Make conscious efforts to blink eyes which will help the
lipids to circulate inside the eyes. You can always use
artificial tears to moist your eyes. If at all you are
applying makeup on regular basis make sure you clean
your eyes properly as the particles used in eye makeup
might cause damage to your delicate eyes. Have a
balanced diet with lots of vitamin C & E along with leafy
vegetables and citrus fruits. Always wear sunglass when
your eyes are exposed to sun to protect your eyes from
UV rays. Take power nap while you are working to give
rest to your eyes.