What Can Be Done to Improve Tear Quality?

We have already mentioned how important tears are for eye health. Tears are especially important against dry eyes. So, what can we do to improve our tear quality in daily life ?

Suggestions to Maintain and Improve Tear Quality

Let’s take a step-by-step look at the substances that affect tear quality and how to improve it.

Adequate Water Consumption

Maintaining water balance is as important as eating a healthy diet. We can say that consuming enough water is essential for sufficient tear production.

Healthy Nutrition

A healthy diet is as important as water consumption, and a healthy and regular diet is important for the proper functioning of all the body’s functions. Studies have shown that foods rich in omega-3 in particular have an impact on eye health and tear quality.

What Can Be Done to Improve Tear Quality?

Avoiding Harmful Addictions

Addictions such as smoking and alcohol, which are harmful to body systems, certainly have an impact on eye health and tear quality. In particular, smoking can be a factor in decreased tear production. In the content we have shared before, we have also shared information that smoking accelerates the formation of cataracts.

Paying Attention to Hygiene

The care of the tear ducts and the eyelids in general is one of the most important issues. It is essential to pay attention to hygiene to prevent the proliferation of parasites living at the base of the eyelashes and to prevent blockage of the tear ducts and meibomian glands. At this point, you need to pay attention to your regular care.

All of these are important for maintaining the quality of your tears. If you are curious about the function of tears and how important they are, you can also read our content at .

Assoc. Prof. Aylin Kılıç
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