For occasional dry eyes, I recommend starting with over-the-counter preservative-free artificial tears (such as Systane or Refresh) used 4 to 6 times a day. These safely lubricate your eyes without causing irritation. You can also find relief by staying hydrated, using a humidifier, and practicing the 20-20-20 rule (looking 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes of screen time). Avoid direct airflow from fans or AC. If dryness is persistent, painful, or affects your vision, please see an eye doctor for a personalized assessment.

Frequent itching and watery eyes are typically caused by allergies, dry eyes, or irritation rather than adjustments to your prescription glasses. It is possible to determine the cause and administer appropriate treatment by using lubricating eye drops and speaking with an ophthalmologist.

Indeed, air conditioning can irritate and dry out your eyes. Dry eyes can be relieved by using lubricating eye drops without preservatives, such as Refresh Tears or comparable artificial tears.

Refresh Tears Eye Drops contains Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5% w/v, a lubricating ingredient used to relieve eye dryness and irritation. However, in a 1 year old baby, it should only be used if advised by a paediatrician or ophthalmologist, because eye symptoms at this age can have different causes, such as infection, allergy, or blocked tear duct. Proper medical evaluation is important before using any eye drops in infants or young children.

Feeling dryness and a foreign body sensation in the eye is most commonly due to dry eye syndrome, which can happen from long screen time, reduced blinking, dust exposure, air-conditioning, or lack of sleep. It can also be related to allergies or mild eye surface irritation. Using lubricating (artificial tear) eye drops, taking regular screen breaks (20-20-20 rule), staying hydrated, and avoiding rubbing your eyes can help. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult an eye doctor for proper evaluation.

Redness while watching television is very common and usually caused by dry eyes, as focusing on screens reduces our blink rate. To relieve this, you can use over-the-counter lubricating eye drops (artificial tears) containing generic ingredients like carboxymethylcellulose or polyethylene glycol. Please avoid "redness-relief" drops containing vasoconstrictors like tetrahydrozoline, as they can cause rebound redness. Additionally, practice the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds to rest your eyes. If the redness persists, worsens, or is accompanied by pain, it is best to consult an eye specialist.