#239: A 4-Step Habit to Beat Dry Eye Symptoms
Jul 30, 2025
If your eyes often feel tired, irritated, or dry, especially after screen time, you’re not alone. Millions of people silently suffer from dry eye symptoms every day. The good news? Relief doesn't have to be complicated.
As I explained in my article for Optometry360, there's a simple, daily routine anyone can follow to preserve their vision and comfort for the long haul. I call it the 4 Hs: Hydrate, Hygiene, Heat, and Heal. Get the products in a convenient kit here.
1. Hydrate – Inside and Out
Healthy eyes need moisture. Start by drinking plenty of water each day to support your tear film from the inside. Then, apply preservative-free artificial tears as needed. You may need more, especially if you spend hours each day on digital devices.
2. Hygiene – Clean Lids, Clear Vision
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Teeth vs. Eyes: Which Needs Daily Care?
Nov 17, 2020
What is the one thing we all do before heading out the door in the morning?Â
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No matter where we live, or where we work, we all do one thing before heading out the door. I don’t care how you were brought up, you do this one thing every day. We all brush our teeth. It’s ingrained in us. And, it’s probably even one of the first things you do right after getting out of bed.
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We brush our teeth because having bad breath is embarrassing.  But why do we have bad breath in the morning? You haven’t eaten anything in hours. Surely you brush your teeth before you went to bed as well.Â
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 Why is our breath bad in the morning?Â
Throughout the day when we are awake, we swallow multiple times a minute. The act of swallowing rinses away the bacteria that lives in our our mouth normally. ...
