My Eyes Are Tired
October 15, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Beauty, Wellness
I had a late night last night – and a very early morning today. The result is my eyes are itching, dry, red, and irritated.
Granted, it’s not all the fault of my crazy schedule, there’s tons of factors involved. But still,“There’s no hiding unhealthy eyes,” says Dr. Elise Brisco.
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Luckily, my eyes have hope of being beautiful again! Dr. Brisco offered some fabulous tips to keeping our eyes happy and healthy. (Even if the rest of us isn’t.
Uncomfortable, dry, irritated eyes occur when there are not enough tears, and can happen because of
* Dry environments (windy, sunny / hot, air conditioner / heater, winter / cold)
- Environments with too much smoke, smog or pollution
- Eye strain due to extended periods in front of computer screen, TV viewing or reading
- Constantly rubbing eyes
- Lack of sleep
- Medications, such as antihistamines, birth control, anti-depressants or antibiotics
It’s All About the Eyes – AND the Eye Area!
“The eyes are open, exposed organs – so debris and irritants like dust and pollen in the air land on and around your eyes and eyelids,” Dr. Brisco says.
Some things we can do to keep our eyes healthy:
- Clean the eyelids daily – just like you brush your teeth every day
- Irritants like dust, pollen and debris can get caught on your eye lashes; you may feel the urge to rub — but rubbing your eyes will actually push irritants further in, making the problem worse.
Don’t rub!
Excessive rubbing can damage the delicate skin around the eyes. It also promotes the appearance of those dreaded crow’s feet and wrinkles. A product like Visine’s Total Eye Soothing Wipes gently cleanse, hydrate and soothe without the rub.
- Moisturize daily around the eye area with a gentle eye cream.
- Sleeping with makeup on gives bacteria a place to live and hide, so be sure to remove makeup before going to sleep. If you have sensitive eyes, be sure to use a product that is both dermatologist- and ophthalmologist-tested for those with sensitive eyes.
OK, here we go. As for today, I’m rocking the sunglasses.
Yes, rubbing is a no-no because the eyes are delicate. Using a gentle eye cream daily can help prevent lines. I didn’t know about Visine’s Total Eye Soothing Wipes, thanks for the tip!