2008: Resolve to Make Your Eyes Comfortable

Join a gym? Study yoga? Open an IRA account?

Many readers are busy prioritizing their 2008 New Year's Resolutions.

Most of these promises fall flat. Fitness clubs see a 50% attendance drop come February. Smokers keep lighting up, right?

Why not try something easy and achievable for 2008 - Why not have more comfortable eyes?

To some degree or another, most adults experience eye irritation due to dryness. For some it may only occur in the morning hours whereas others suffer all day long.

Here are some proven steps that can give you comfortable eyes all year long:

1. Stop smoking! (this will also protect you from macular degeneration).


2. Take a daily multivitamin loaded with Vitamins A, D, E, and C.


3. If you are menopausal consider hormone replacement therapy. Studies have shown that estrogen alone may eliminate dry eye symptoms.


4. Frequently add a preservative-free tear supplement (available over-the-counter).


5. Take frequent breaks when working at the computer. Folks tend to blink less when reading or concentrating.


6. Talk to your eye doctor if you are not getting sufficient relief. There are plenty of other available therapies.

From everyone at WebMD here's to a healthy and irritation-free 2008!

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