Tears are the eyes natural cleanser. They perform many important functions that we often take for granted. Tears are responsible for removing dust and tiny debris from the eye and are full of enzymes that keep damaging microorganisms from breeding. Without tears these microorganisms would cause all types of problems.
A group of Glands are responsible for making the tears. The lacrimal gland makes the watery layer and a group of smaller glands, in the eyelids, create layers of oil and mucus. Blinking spreads the tears evenly across the surface of your eyes.
Sometimes these tear glands fail to work the way they should and the eyes are no longer lubricated properly. This is also known as Dry Eye Syndrome. The symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome are itchy, red, dry or burning eyes. It might even feel like there is something in your eye. Sometimes there can be excessive tearing in the eyes because the gland that produces the water part of the tear is trying to make up for the other glands lack of production.
Dry eyes often develop as a result of other diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, Sjogren's Syndrome and Rosacea are all diseases that can lead to Dry Eye Syndrome. It is very likely that your vision will become blurry while watching TV, reading or working on a computer. Blinking repeatedly or tearing up will often make this blurry vision go away.
If you think you are having a problem with Dry Eye Syndrome then you should visit an ophthalmologist. They will take a close look at the film of tears that are covering your eyeballs. They can also put a special dye, called fluorescein, into your eye so that they can make a more accurate diagnosis. A test using a thin piece of filter paper can be performed to tell the ophthalmologist several key things about how well your eyes produce tears.
Be careful what type of lubricating drops you buy. Some artificial tears are more watery and will only help to make your eyes feel better temporarily. Other artificial tears are more thick and capable of encouraging your eyes to produce better lubrication.
Bilberry will help your eyes by increasing the availability of oxygen and nutrients to them. Roobios and Sutherlandia frutescens are helpful for keeping your eyes strong and supporting the tiny capillaries that run through them.
Make sure that you always wear sunglasses when you are outside. This will help to protect them a great deal. If you work on the computer for a living then you should make sure you step away often, to give your eyes a rest. Take care of your eyes and they will take care of you.
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Dee Braun, a single mom of 6, is a Cert. Aromatherapist & natural health practitioner. Click now to visit Natural Holistic Health Blog which offers info on more natural home remedies & healing techniques for common health & emotional ailments and conditions at http://www.Natural-Holistic-Health.com/
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