Compress for dry eyes

DRY eye disease affects up to ?riper cent of us at some point Glands in our eyelids should produce a thin od that keeps them moist. But this smooth oil can thicken to a buttery consistency. due to factors such as ageing. smoking. overuse of screens and smartphones. and a diet that is low in omega4 essential fatty acids. Regular use of a warm eyelid compress. along with gentle massage. has been shown to be an effective way to relieve dry eye disease. Amelia Mulley. aged 30. has had dry eye disease since university. where she found that long hours on a computer caused her eyes to water. itch and feel very strained. But using a hot eye compress soldin Boots and recommended by Dr Hilary Jones has really helped. Amelia says: 'It's a relaxation ritual before bed that relines my eyes and helps me sleep like a baby. It takes seconds to heat up and feels so soothing. so I use it most nights. 'Now I rarely need eye drops and can wear eye make-up. which was impossible before.' You microwave the compress for 30 seconds and place it over the eyes for seven to ten minutes. It retains heat long enough to melt the buttery oil so that it becomes liquid again. Once glands are unblocked. healthy oil is produced