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Dry Eyes Syndrome
Can I gaze steadily on an object to moisten my eyes with my own tears and also keep hydrated to treat dry eyes?
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Yamini is right.
Don't do it
Use lubricant eye drops
And follow 20.20 formula ie close your eyes for 20 seconds after every 20 minutes.
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The best way is to reduce your unnecessary screen time
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No...it is not advisable. It may lead to disorder of tear film surface and increased tears evaporation. Its better to blink frequently to prevent dry eye
Use lubricating eye drops like soha eye drop or refresh tears eye drop 4 times a day
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
Just use eyedrops if possible to keep your eyes lubricated
Follow 20-20-20 rule while using screens
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Sangli
There can be tear film instability , there are many factors for that. Consult nearby ophthalmologist get your TBUT checked and various other test.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It depends upon the severity of dry eye.in this syndrome, the tears in your eyes are dried up.pl hydrate yourself, it may help.But eye drops are necessary. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Blinking distributes tearfilm uniformly over the eye ball.
Also stay hydrated.
Sit away from ac and fan.
Consult sos and
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