Traveling with Dry Eye & Mgd Takes Some Preparation

Traveling with Dry Eye & Mgd Takes Some Preparation

Mar 11, 2019

Dry eyes can be very uncomfortable and stressful while traveling. According to a study, Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the leading cause of dry eye disease, which affects tens of millions of Americans. So, you must follow some precautionary tips before traveling if you have dry eyes:

Drink Plenty of Water

The optometrist in Calgary AB suggests staying hydrated. Drinking plenty of water is very good for overall health. Dehydration can cause decreased tear production. If you are dehydrated, then your body will struggle to increase tear production. On a flight, humidity levels are usually below 20 %, which is very low. So just drink plenty of water before, during and after your flight or car ride to keep your eyes moist and comfortable.

Artificial Tears/Eye Drops

Carrying eye drops for dry eyes while traveling is very useful. Optometrist in Calgary says that people with dry eyes should have eye drops all the time and especially while traveling to keep the eyes moist and soothing.

Take a Break from Contact Lens Wear

People who wear contact lenses always complain of dry eyes. Lenses draw the moisture from the eyes causing irritation. Wearing glasses is a good option as it also protects your eyes from air directly blowing into your eyes.

Use a Humidifier

You must consider purchasing a small travel humidifier that you can carry with you. This will make so many things easier for you while traveling.

Sleep Masks & Moisture Goggles

People suffering from MGD should know that your eyes can lose moisture even when your eyelids are closed, often because the eyes are not fully closed when sleeping. To avoid that situation, you can wear a sleep mask or moisture goggles to retain the moisture in your eyes.

Shades and a Hat

Shades and hat can go a long way as they protect your eyes from harmful UV rays and also retain the coolness in your eyes.

Protecting your eyes is very crucial and make sure you follow the above tips while traveling with dry eyes or MGD.

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