Dry eye syndrome has become common due to prolonged screen time and exposure to air conditioning or other environmental factors.
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Allan Mandell suggests a simple solution: blinking exercises for one minute to reduce dry, irritated eyes.
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Blinking exercises help open the meibomian glands, which produce essential oils for eye lubrication.
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Mandell recommends incorporating blinking exercises into daily routines to stimulate tear production and spread tears evenly across the eye surface.
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Dr. Navya C agrees that blinking is crucial for maintaining eye health by keeping the eyes lubricated and removing irritants.
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Blinking helps prevent the evaporation of the eye's tear film, a common issue in dry eye conditions.
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Completing blinks, where the eyelids make full contact, are effective in maximizing tear spread and eye surface hydration.
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While beneficial, blinking exercises alone may not suffice for severe dry eye conditions, which may require additional treatments like artificial tears or prescription eye drops.
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