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Dry Eyes? Why Excessive Screen Time Could Be The Reason Behind It

Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) Dry, uncomfortable, red, itchy eyes characterize dry eye syndrome (DES), caused by poor-quality tears, insufficient tears, allergies, and environmental irritability. It rarely results in permanent vision loss.Symptoms A stinging, burning or scratchy sensation in your eyes. Stringy mucus in or around your eyes. Sensitivity to light. Eye redness. A sensation of having something in your eyes. Difficulty wearing contact lenses. Difficulty with nighttime driving. Watery eyes, which is the body's response to the irritation of dry eyes. In Today’s Tech-driven World Screen time has increased drastically. Blinking is essential to keep one's eyes lubricated throughout the day. With excessive use of computers, mobile phones, and other display devices with a screen, there is a decrease in eye blinks, incomplete blinking, evaporation of tears, and dry eye disease. Develop Dry Eyes If you’re like many people, your eyes are on a screen throughout the day; spending yo...

Stress and Immune Function: How Stress Weakens the Immune System

Introduction: Stress is a common experience in our modern lives, and its effects reach far beyond our mental well-being. Research has shown that chronic stress can significantly impact our physical health, including the functioning of our immune system. In this article, we will explore the intricate relationship between stress and immune function and understand how chronic stress weakens our body's defense system against diseases. 1. The Stress Response and the Immune System: • Briefly explain the stress response and its physiological effects on the body. • Introduce the immune system and its role in protecting the body against pathogens. • Highlight the key components of the immune system, including white blood cells and cytokines. 2. Acute Stress and Immune Response: • Discuss the short-term effects of acute stress on the immune system. • Explain how acute stress can temporarily enhance certain immune functions. • Highlight the "fight-or-flight" response and its influe...

Do you keep getting water in your eyes? sign of a big mistake .

The most common cause of watering eyes among adults and older children is blocked ducts or ducts that are too narrow. Narrowed tear ducts usually develop as a result of swelling or inflammation. If the tear ducts are narrowed or blocked, tears will not drain away and will build up in the tear sac. Many people have constant watering in their eyes, due to which they have to face a lot of problems. If you are also one of those people who are ignoring the problem of watery eyes then it can be dangerous. Therefore, know the reason for water or tears coming in the eyes . ears usually drain through the tear ducts and then evaporate. But when someone gets too many tears, they clog the tear ducts and cause more water in the eyes. Watery eyes, also known as epiphora or tearing, is a condition in which tears or water come from the eyes continuously. If someone rubs the eye vigorously when water comes, then his eye also becomes red.  If your eyes are watering for a long time and the eyes are tur...