Supermodels SA September 2013 | Page 23

What are the causes? - The air conditioning; - Heating system; - Tobacco or cigarette smoke; - Industrial dust or other dust; - Spending several hours a day in front of the TV or computer. - Inadequate sleep; - Excessive crying; - Inadequate oxygen supply to the cornea; - Pollution; - Reading for extended periods; - Exposure to bright light or glare; - Straining to see in very dim light. Home remedies • Apply compresses of warm water on the eyelids, if the eyes are dry. It’s not necessary to use sterile water. • Use eye drops that will temporarily relax sensitive and irritated eyes. • Create a proper humidity in the room at night, in order to avoid waking up with red eyes. • Plan a break from your computer. Take a break of 10 minutes at every hour. • Improve your working environment. Reduce the brightness of the computer screen or install a protection screen, reduce the intensity of colours. • Consult your doctor when you have an eye problem. People ofte n regret that they haven’t asked for the advice of a doctor earlier, because the eye exam is not painful and the remedies are efficient.