How To Deal With Dry Eyes While Travelling

My story will not leave a dry eye in the room.

When I was 11 years old I received my first pair of prescription glasses. In my early 20’s I switched over to contact lenses. And finally, in 2012 I saved up my pennies and took the leap to laser eye surgery so I could ditch the glasses and contact lenses for good.

This surgery was a success, but I was warned of the risk of mild side-effects – one of them being regular dry eye symptoms. Add to that, most of my adult work life has revolved around sitting in front of a computer screen, and I’ve got the perfect storm for dry eyes.

Considering the widespread use of smartphones, tablets and computers, it’s not surprising that a recent online poll revealed that nearly half of Americans aged 18 and older regularly experience dry eye symptoms. So, there’s a good chance you know that feeling – whether it’s at the mild end with dryness and irritation, or more severe symptoms of grittiness, burning and stinging.