Some people with facial palsy tape the affected eye closed at night time. See our taping guide below.

Temporary external eyelid weights may be available from ophthalmic specialists to help the eye blink. Please leave some love for Laurie in the comments. She is a kind-hearted, uber-talented gal who deserves lots of kudos! SUPPLIES Where Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a factor, carrying out daily hot compresses using a wheat bag can help. Please always follow the instructions carefully to avoid burning the delicate eye area.

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If you work on computers, blink more often and take regular breaks in line with recommended health and safety guidelines. Other medical conditions: various other medical conditions can be associated with dry eye problems such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and thyroid conditions. Conditions such as blepharitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis and rosacea can affect the quality of tears and make dry eye problems worse. If you suspect you have any of these conditions then it is important to seek medical help. Wearing eye makeup may irritate uncomfortable eyes further, try going without for some days of the week to see if this improves eye health. FANTASTIC Product! I’ve meant to write a review for this product for a LONG time. I have a story that has deemed me a life-long user of Press ‘n Seal.

Above each eyeball are the lacrimal glands which continually secrete tears. Every time a person blinks, these tears are distributed across the surface of the eye. Tears lubricate the eye, reduce risk of eye infection and wash away any foreign bodies in the eye. When the eye does not blink properly, the tears do not cover the eye surface as they should. What other factors can make dry eye problems worse? Where there has been severe damage to the trigeminal nerve (responsible for sensation in the face and some motor functions such as biting, chewing, and swallowing), some people may not be able to feel the pain of dry eye, but they may still suffer with other symptoms such as excessive redness and watering of the eye. This is more dangerous as damage can occur without the patient being alerted early. Why does dry eye occur?Wear sunglasses on sunny days; wraparound glasses can be good for sporting pursuits and going out outdoors. Moisture chamber glasses are also helpful for some people with facial palsy and dry eye. Keep using your eye drops even if your eye is watering excessively, watering can be a sign the eye is too dry! Which eye drops or ointments should you use? Glad Press and Seal is a Polymer Clay safe plastic wrap that has all kinds of uses in your polymer clay studio. Reduce use of air-conditioning and central heating in the home. Both have a drying effect on the eyes. Ensure you drink at least 1.2 litres of fluid each day (approximately six to eight glasses) and increase this intake in warmer weather.