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Why Over-the-Counter Drops Don’t Treat the Root Cause of Dry Eye

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Over-the-counter lubricating drops may offer temporary relief, but the dry eye problem is often more complicated than simply not releasing enough tears. A commonly accepted medical explanation portrays dry eye as a complex condition in which tear film instability, elevated tear concentration, inflammation, surface damage, and even nerve-related alterations can all play a role. That is why many individuals get a short boost after taking drops, but their troubles return within hours. What Most Over-the-Counter Drops Actually Do They add moisture but do not rebalance the tear film Many products act like lubricants that temporarily improve the watery layer of tears. Some also aim to support tear stability. This can reduce burning, grittiness, and blurred vision for a while, especially during screen work or dry indoor air. But lubrication alone usually cannot fix tear film imbalance if the underlying issue is inflammation or poor oil flow from the eyelids. They do not open blocked oil glan...

Why Your Eye Health Declines After 30 And How To Protect It

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Turning thirty does not mean your vision suddenly drops, but it is the age when natural changes inside the eye begin to matter. Canadian eye care reports show that millions of adults start experiencing early focusing difficulty, dryness, and night glare during this decade. These are not diseases but early age-related changes that gradually increase through the forties. The biggest shift is the stiffening of the eye’s internal lens. This affects the way your eyes adjust between near and far tasks. By the late thirties, many adults notice that reading small text or doing close computer work takes more effort. Presbyopia often becomes noticeable around forty and continues to progress through midlife. Another natural change is dryness. Office workers and people spending long hours on digital screens blink less, which reduces the tear film that keeps the eyes comfortable. This makes the end of the workday feel more tiring and can lead to temporary blur. Why Modern Lifestyles Speed Up These...