Dry eyes: Home remedies for dry eyes, dry eyes home remedies, dry eyes treatment

Dry eyes: Home remedies for dry eyes, dry eyes home remedies, dry eyes treatment

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Written and Reviewed By :
Dr. Riddhi P. Sardhara.



What is meant by dry eyes?

Dry eyes occur when tears aren't able to provide adequate moisture for the eyes.

Causes for dry eyes

  • It may occur due to the use of medicines like antihistamines, nasal decongestants, antidepressants, blood pressure medicines, etc.

  • Surgical procedures.

  • Eye allergies.

  • Long sittings given on television, mobiles and computer screens.

  • Long-term usage of contact lenses.

  • Long-term usage of computer, laptop, and mobile screen.

  • Fewer eyes blinking.

  • Home Remedies For Dry eyes

  • Splash water in the eyes at regular intervals.

  • Consume green vegetables and take more fluids.

  • Take mild soap or baby shampoo and massage on the closed eyes near the base of eyelashes.

  • Take a couple of cotton balls soak them in cold tea and place them on each of your eyelids for 5 minutes.

  • Put a teaspoon of Triphala powder in a glass of water and let it stay overnight. The next morning strains the water and washes the eyes with it.

  • Take a bowl of warm water and add 2 to 3 drops of Lavender oil. Now take 2 cotton balls to put them in the solution and place them on the eyelids.

  • Take a couple of used tea bags and place them on the eyes and wait for 5 minutes.

  • Take a cotton cloth soak it in warm water and place it over the eyes for 5 to 10 minutes. Re-soak in warm water and apply it again. Do this 2 to 3 times.

  • Warm some Almond (Badam) milk, sprinkle a teaspoon of Turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon of Cloves (lavang). Finally, add some honey mix it well, and consume it.

  • Boil 10 to 12 leaves of Spearmint (pudhina) in some water, cool it, and wash the eyes with that water.

  • Cut two slices of Cucumber (kakkadi) and place them over the closed eyes for about 20 minutes.

  • Soak the towel in warm water, wring it and cover the front part of the face for 15 to 20 minutes.

  • Take the uppermost part of cow ghee, apply it on lower lashes once a day is beneficial. (avoid during the night).

  • Take pure honey, apply it to the eyes for a while is beneficial for the eyes.


  • Eyecare during dry eyes

  • Don’t smudge eyes with hands/fingers.

  • Wash eyes with lukewarm/ Triphala water twice a day.

  • Take cow milk, ghee in diet properly.

  • Anjana, Aschyotana procedure (Ayurveda Kriya Kalpa/procedure) is beneficial for dry eyes.

  • Don’t walk bare feet in the heat.

  • Apply oil/ghee on feet and head at night for a while.


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