Dry eyes for prolonged periods can endanger your health. In most cases, not having your tears produce enough or an adequate amount of moisture leads to infection. So, it’s better to go to a doctor and get treatment as soon as possible.

Dry eyes may lead to inflammation, ulcers, abrasion to the cornea, or even vision loss in the long term. If dry eyes go untreated, they could lead to permanent damage. Therefore, it’s better to treat dry eyes as soon as possible.

The safest thing to do is go to a doctor and get an eye check-up done!

On a personal hygiene level, make sure you wash your eyelids every day. You can also use nonprescription eye drops or any over-the-counter drop that helps provide lubrication. Using a warm cloth and compressing your eye with it might also provide some relief as well.

For people with long-term eye dryness, it is better to keep using eye drops even after it feels to have been treated.

Yes, hormonal changes, especially during menopause, can reduce tear production and lead to dry eyes.

Yes, artificial tears can help, but consult a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.

Yes, consciously blinking during screen use helps distribute tears and prevents dryness.