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I spend long time on my computer staring at my screen and have dry/tired eyes by evening. is it better to do warm ice pack or cold ice pack to relax?

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Dry Eyes: Use systane eye drops - not visine - and a warm compress.

Answered 3/27/2013

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Dr. Paul Griggs answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Artificial tears: Either may help, but artificial tears may provide more comfort.

Answered 4/24/2013

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Try blinking more: Rather than staring at the screen for hours, attempt to blink more frequently every ten minutes or so. Your eye surface is drying as a result of decreased blinking.

Answered 7/2/2013

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