Many people get dry eyes. It is not usually serious and there are things you can do to help. You may have dry eyes if your eyes are itchy, sore, gritty, red, blurry, sensitive to light, or more watery than normal.
You may be more likely to get dry eyes if you are over the age of 50, you wear contact lenses, you look at computer screens for a long time without a break, you spend time in air-conditioned or heated environments, it is windy, cold, dry or dusty, you smoke or drink alcohol, you take certain medicines, for example, some antidepressants or blood pressure drugs, or if you have a condition such as blepharitis, Sjögren's syndrome, or lupus.
If you would like to know more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of dry eyes, next week a representative from Thea Pharma Ltd will be available for consultations in the following Matt O’Flaherty Chemists. Monday October 24: Barna. Tuesday October 25: Moycullen. Wednesday October 26: Galway Shopping Centre. Thursday October 27: William Street. There will be free samples of Thealoz Duo drops, Blephaclean wipes, and Nutrof total for every customer purchasing eye care products.
