Keep your eyes sparkling over Christmas
There's going to be plenty of late nights over the next week or so, and you'll want your eyes looking bright and sparkling too, so we have some tips to help you on your way.
A new study of 2,000 Brits, commissioned by Murine eye drops, reveals nearly two thirds of people say that their eyes make them feel bad when they are tired and yet only one quarter have used eye drops in the past 12 months to soothe them.
Optometrist and spokesperson for Murine eye drops, Lara Hefson, gives her top five tips for surviving the party season and ensuring your eyes look their best for the big occasions:
Cut down on salty food an alcohol, and drink plenty of water. Keeping your body hydrated is vital for ocular health
Essential oils are a vital part of your diet, and are crucial for tear production. Make sure you have enough eggs and oily fish etc in your diet, or consider taking a flaxseed oil supplement
Placing a hot compress over closed eyes daily, helps stimulate tear production and reduces the symptoms of dry eye
Sleep, sleep, sleep! Tired eyes will look red and puffy and can feel really quite uncomfortable too
Using a drops will provide instant hydration, and also whiten and brighten dull winter eyes
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