Our dry eye blog

Dry eyes can make daily life a misery. Millions of people of all ages are suffering from it every day. In the office, at home, on public transport, in our cars, outdoors in the wind...To a dry eye sufferer, it seems that our eyes are bombarded all day with prolonged exposure to drying environments.

Are eye drops really the only answer for my dry eye problem?

So what can you do about it? Well, speak to your doctor or optician and they will almost certainly point you towards eye drops to lubricate your eyes. End of story?

No, not quite! Wearing moisture chamber...

Do you work in an air-conditioned office and spend a large part of your day in front of a computer screen? If so, the chances are that you will experience tired, dry eyes through the combination of the dry atmosphere and all that screen gazing.

The new Ziena computer glasses with their discreet silicone eye shields will help to insulate your eyes and reduce the evaporation of tears. They look stylish and are comfortable to wear.

This type of specialised eyewear is called moisture chamber glasses and is a proven, natural alternative...

If you suffer from watery eyes when you are outside in cold, windy weather, wearing windproof glasses or sunglasses can quickly make a big difference.

This specialist eyewear is like normal wraparound glasses but with the added protection of a soft gasket that compresses around your eye sockets, helping to keep out the wind and dust when you are outdoors.

Normally the gasket is removable so you can clip it in as and when conditions require added protection.

How do I choose the best glasses for my needs?

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Many people who suffer from dry eyes are reliant on taking regular eye drops to supplement their natural tear moisture.

There are many competing brands all seeking a share of the market in eye drops.

However, as anyone who uses eye drops regularly will know, the cost to the consumer can add up significantly, and overuse of eye drops can cause allergic reactions and other side effects.

There is therefore, increasing interest in the use of Dry eye Glasses as a natural alternative for relieving dry eyes, and for reducing daily reliance on eye drops.

Dry eye glasses...

Dry eyes are suffered by millions of people, for a wide range of reasons.

If your eyes are dry they will feel tired and sore, and they may feel gritty and irritated - symptoms that normally get worse during the course of the day.

As we get older, our eyes produce less tears, so the incidence of dry eyes is prevalent in people aged 50 and over, and is experienced by more women than men.

Dry eyes may be caused by a reduction in the production of tear fluid, or by an imbalance in the tear fluid, for example due to meibomian gland...