Can natural medicine relieve sore eyes?
My optician has told me that studies have shown that when people use a VDU they tend to open their eyes wider than normal, and blink less. This may cut down on the lubrication to the surface of the eye, causing a feeling of dryness or scratchiness. It might help you to take regular breaks from looking at the screen, even if this is to focus on something else in the room or outside the window. Also, making a conscious effort to blink more frequently might help relieve your symptoms too. Artificial tears are available over-the-counter and may help you. However, a better approach might be to improve tear production from the inside. The surface of the eye is kept moist by tears secreted by what are known as the lachrymal glands. Dryness in the eyes often responds to treatment with healthy fats known as essential fatty acids (EFAs). There is some evidence that dry eyes might be related to a deficiency of what are known as omega-6 fats. These are found most abundantly in foods such as margar
