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Dry eyes become more common as we age, simply because we produce a smaller volume of tears. It’s particularly common in postmenopausal women and people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Take action:
If you’re prone to watching TV or staring at the computer for hours on end, try blinking more.
Looking up exposes more of the surface of your eyes to the air, so lower your TV and computer screen. Ask your doctor to prescribe good eye drops for when you’re in air-conditioned or heated buildings. And quit smoking because research shows smokers have an 82 percent higher risk of dry eyes than non-smokers.
