Poisonous tears - #293

Hello Deepak, It sounds like you’re experiencing symptoms related to eye strain and possibly allergic reactions.

Possible Causes: Eye Strain: Prolonged screen time can lead to dryness, watering, and discomfort in the eyes. Allergic Conjunctivitis: It’s possible to have a sensitivity to allergens, including environmental factors or even your own body’s responses. Pitta Imbalance: In Ayurveda, watery and itchy eyes can indicate a Pitta dosha imbalance. Ayurvedic Recommendations: Eye Care:

Triphala Eye Wash: Use a cooled Triphala infusion to wash your eyes. This helps in soothing and nourishing them. Rose Water: Use pure rose water as an eye wash to relieve irritation and redness. Diet: Incorporate foods that are cooling and hydrating, such as cucumbers, coconut water, and leafy greens. Avoid spicy and hot foods that can aggravate Pitta. Ghee or Castor Oil: Apply a drop of medicated ghee or castor oil in each eye before bed to nourish and lubricate. Follow the 20-20-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to reduce eye strain. Proper Lighting: Ensure your workspace is well-lit to avoid glare on the screen. Blink More Often: Remind yourself to blink regularly to keep your eyes moist. Manage Allergens:

Keep your workspace clean to reduce dust and allergens. Consider using an air purifier to minimize exposure to potential allergens.

Alright, so let’s dive right into it. Spending a lot of time on the computer can definitely strain your eyes, and that can sometimes lead to a bit of an overproduction of tears. It’s not uncommon but what you’re describing with the tears causing pain and itching sounds a tad unusual, but there are some things to consider…

It’s not likely that you’re allergic to your own tears, but what might be happening is that the tears are a little more acidic or salty than usual due to eye strain or other factors. This can occur when the balance of natural oils and water in the tears is off. Another possibility is something environmental - like dust or pollen that’s picked up by your tears and irritating your eyes.

Let’s talk about what you can do. First thing, I would recommand taking frequent breaks from the screen. Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. This helps your eyes to relax. Also consider adapting Ayurvedic practices such as “Trataka” - a meditation technique. This involves gazing at a candle flame which can help soothe and strenghen the eyes without strain.

Diet’s important too, focusing on foods that are rich in Vitamin A like carrots, spinach and amla. These are fantastic for eye health. Stay hydratd - drink enough water through the day to help maintain tear quality.

For immediate relief, I suggest gently rinsing your eyes with a saline solution. You could also try doing a brief eye compress with cooled chamomile tea bags, it’s soothing and helps reduce inflammation.

But, if this case continues or worsens, it’s crucial to seek out professional medical advice. Eyes are delicate, we wouldn’t want to overlook a potential underlying condition or infection. Hope this helps somewhat, take care!