Visit an eye doctor for an eye health exam if you think you may have chronic dry eye. Symptoms include dryness, blurred vision, itchiness and sensitivity to light.

Take regular breaks to rest and blink when reading or using a computer.

If you wear contact lenses, ask your eye care practitioner to consider your dry eye in their choice of lens material for you. Many newer materials are designed to address symptoms of dryness in contact lens wearers. Another option for dry eye relief is to wear your glasses from time to time when they're convenient.

When outside, wear wrap-around sunglasses to prevent the wind from blowing against your eyes and drying out the surface of your eyes.

Run a humidifier in any room where you spend a lot of time.

Avoid rubbing your eyes.

Talk to your eye doctor if you regularly take allergy medications, antihistamines, decongestants, diuretics, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or blood pressure medications, because these may contribute to dry eye symptoms.