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How To Fix Puffy, Social-Media Tired Eyes

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Lack of sleep is no longer the leading cause for tired, dull, and puffy eyes. Constant exposure to digital devices and the blue light is an equal culprit. We all spend more time on our digital devices than anything else and yes, not all of us have the luxury of undergoing a digital detox. The brunt of this is borne by our eyes the most, which is why everyone is looking out for the best eye products or treatments to treat tired, puffy, dark-circle-filled eyes on the daily.
“Computer Vision Syndrome Digital Eye Strain can cause eye tiredness, inability to focus, blurred vision, and in severe cases even pain. Some patients have associated eye allergies that can worsen the condition,” explains Dr Lipika Roy, Paediatric Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon at Centre For Vision and Eye Surgery in Chennai. “The increase in eye strain causes the blood vessels around the eye to dilate,” she adds. This can aggravate the appearance of dark circles and tired eyes.
One of the easiest and most preliminary ways to calm tired eyes is the use of lubricating eye drops between laptop-time. Further, special lens designs, lens powers, or lens tints or coatings are recommended to help maximise visual abilities and comfort.
While we can’t avoid digital exposure, we certainly can minimize the strain caused. To begin with follow the 20-20-20 rule in a scenario where the nature of your work makes it impossible to reduce screen time. “Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away,” recommends Dr Roy. As a rule of thumb remember, watching from a distance is better than near, so prefer TV to tablets and mobile when watching movies and videos.
We also asked dermatologist, Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta, for some suggestions on how to soothe tired eyes and reduce puffiness. Her top suggestions include switching to night mode (it's less bright) and making sure you don't sleep next to your phone. It messes up the circadian rhythm of the body leading to disturbed sleep which has a direct impact on your skin.
If you have tired eyes, make most of the age-old remedy of using cucumber slices. While it's a temporary fix, it has an instant soothing effect. Caffeine, when applied cold, can also have a cooling effect too. Another fix includes soaking two green tea bags in a cup of water in the fridge and applying them to your eyes for about 10 minutes. Ice or a cold spoon is another age-old tried and tested remedy. Take out 2 minutes in your everyday skincare routine before you apply makeup and use an ice pack or a cold spoon on your eyes - it constricts blood vessels and reduces puffiness.
Lastly, dehydration plays a big role, so, make sure you pick an eye cream that suits your eye concerns. There are many eye creams with caffeine, retinols, peptides, and acids for your eyes. For visible benefits of an eye cream, stick to it for at least for 4 to 6 weeks. Need some help to figure the one for you? LSA rounds up the best of soothing and hydrating eye treatments to keep your eyes bright, relaxed and taut.
With claims to keep your eyes hydrated for 96 hours, this is the perfect 3-minute eye mask…during a flight, before a night out. Caffeine and Activated Aloe Leaf Water deeply nourish the delicate area around the eyes.
Aloe vera as the hero ingredient helps to moisture and soothe while cucumber, rose water and Vitamin E tone and cool the under-eye area.
Its cooling rollerball massage tip relaxes tired and weary eyes. The amino acids work to deeply moisturize and awaken skin.
Enriched with amino acids and proteins, this one is all about keeping it luxe. The essence goes deeper into the skin through the hydrogel material and black pearl and gold help fight thin lines, wrinkles and ageing. This is a great option for those looking to solve the dark circle problem.
Enriched with Meadowsweet and White Mulberry extracts, known for their brightening benefits, and caffeine for anti-puffiness action, this reduces the visibility of fine lines and smoothens out puffiness.
Looking for a quick fix? This slick tube comes with a cooling applicator and visibly brightens the appearance of the eye contour. Stimulating blood circulation around eyes and helps reduce puffiness as it contains brightening Red Algae Extract harvested from the North Atlantic alongside vitamin C.
Extracts of lily flower, muira puama and ginseng and caffeine help to soothe and calm inflammation and brighten up the eye area. The other options are eye drops, our favourite is the Japanese label, Rohto Lycee. Alternatively, you can also spritz rose water for a soothing feeling. Rose water is known to relax your tired eyes instantly.
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