Most people living in the modern world spend too much time in front of an electronic screen and any pharmacy located near a large number of office workers would sell a lot of eye drops for eye strain. The most popular eye drops are the decongestant kind. These drops constrict the blood vessels and reduce the red appearance of the eye.

While this kind of eye drop is useful in the short term there are dangers associated with frequent use. Let us explain what is really happening when you constrict blood vessels on a regular basis. The blood vessels are designed to carry blood which is a source of vital oxygen. Constricting the blood flow to an organ is starving it of oxygen. Most organs can cope with reduced blood flow for a short time only.

If you use a decongestant eye drop three times a day for longer than 5-7 days your body will take action to obtain the blood supply that is essential. The blood vessels in the eye will start to dilate to allow improved blood flow. Dilated blood vessels means red eyes. The decongestant eye drops have become the cause of the red eye. This phenomenon is known as rebound congestion and should be avoided.

Our recommendation is to use decongestant eye drops only if you really have to – an important meeting, a hot date, a job interview etc. If your eyes are red and dry from too much screen time consider using a lubricant eye drop. These are safe to use frequently and long term.

For those that have no choice but to spend long periods in front of a computer screen then we would recommend a herbal nutritional supplement like Good Health Premium Vision to support improved circulation and healthy eye function. Good Health Premium Vision is available in pack sizes of 30 capsules and 60 capsules.

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