What can you do if you suffer from sensitive eyes

The human body is home to many vital organs. Your eyes are no exception – giving people the ability to see the world around them. But there are equally many conditions that can impact an individual’s vision. Even ‘mild’ conditions that can cause irritation or sensitivity have the potential to wreak havoc with your daily routine and stop you from doing what you want.

If you suffer from a condition like dry eyes or another form of sensitivity, it’s first good to know that you aren’t alone. Millions of people worldwide are in a similar position. It’s also essential to know there are solutions to help minimise the symptoms. In this article, we look at just some of the things you can do to stop sensitive eyes from becoming a daily nuisance.

Use hypoallergenic make-up

It used to be the case that some make-up products were no-go options for people who live with sensitive eyes. Now, however, there’s a wide range of hypoallergenic make-up products. A lot of brands have put effort into expanding their product range to cater for those with eye sensitivity.

The principle of hypoallergenic makeup is that it’s kinder to your skin. One of the main things it won’t include is a fragrance as this can cause irritation. Sometimes, this type of makeup comes from minerals too, which are unlikely to harbour irritating bacteria due to their ‘inert’ nature.

Wear specialist contact lenses

A combination of sensitive eyes and less-than-perfect sight can create a real problem for those who don’t want to wear glasses – at least not all of the time. The other popular solution to help with your eyesight is, of course, contact lenses. But not so much if they cause irritation.

Thankfully, there is an answer. If you have sensitive eyes and are hoping to use contact lenses, there are options. Be sure to look out for those lenses that are specially designed to reduce any irritation when worn. Of course, don’t forget to make sure they satisfy your eyesight needs too.

Think about using eye drops

For people who suffer from dry eyes, there is one product, in particular, to help you manage the condition. Eyedrops are designed to restore moisture to your eyes. Applied directly to your eye’s surface, the drops essentially act as tears to reduce irritation.

Eyedrops will usually contain saline as a base ingredient in order to match the natural saline in your eyes too. For the most severe cases of dry eye or irritation, such drops can be medicated – depending on your needs and what your doctor thinks could work best for you. 

The bottom line is that, while sensitive eyes can be a frustration, it doesn’t have to be a barrier to living the life you choose. There are options available to you, including stylish and comfortable Debby Burk glasses, and it can be well worth visiting your optician or GP to see what they suggest. The answer might be simpler than you think.