How to Cure Sticky Dry Eyes

It is an inconvenience to wake up every morning with sticky, dry eyes. There are different causes for this condition, such as allergies, dry climate, side effects from medication, conjunctivitis and menopause. Knowing the cause can help with treating it.

• Schedule an appointment with your family doctor. The doctor examines the eyes and comes up with a diagnosis. He or she most likely prescribes an ointment or antibiotic drops, depending on the condition. Ointment is a good treatment for children because they are somewhat easy to apply. It will cause blurred visions within the first few minutes of applying it. Eyes tend to dry out at night, so apply the ointment before going to sleep.


• Apply artificial tears. Some people suffer from this condition because of having dry eyes. If that is the case, then use artificial teardrops before going to bed, as well as throughout the day. Follow the instructions on the package to get the best results.


• Use warm eye compresses before going to bed. If you have problems with the eyes getting sticky throughout the night, then the condition can improve by applying eye compresses before going to sleep. Protective eyewear can also be worn while sleeping.


• Get a humidifier. It helps people with chronic dry eyes and allergies to sleep with a humidifier in the room. Research the different humidifiers before going out and buying one. Keep it clean to prevent it from further irritating the eyes.