In today’s digital era, where screen time is increasing due to smartphones and computers, dry eye disease has become a common ailment in ophthalmology clinics. Over-the-counter artificial tears are a common go-to for many to alleviate dry eye conditions—often on the recommendation of ophthalmologists. However, Dr. Zhongyi Hsin, the director of Dr. Hsin’s Herbal Clinic in Taiwan, emphasized that neglecting dry eyes can lead to more serious eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and even blindness. Dr. Hsin shared practical daily tips for eye protection, as well as massage and dietary health practices that can help prevent dry eye disease, on the Epoch Times’ “Health 1+1” program.
Dry eye disease is primarily attributed to an abnormal quantity and quality of tears. In addition to dryness in the eyes, symptoms include redness, swelling, itching, fatigue, sensitivity to light, blurred vision, and a sensation of foreign objects in the eye. Notably, excessive tearing in the eyes is often an overlooked symptom of dry eye disease.
