Tag: Eye care tips

According to the American Optometric Association, a large percentage of Americans do not drink enough water daily, a habit that has unexpected consequences for eye health. But **does watery eyes mean dehydration**, or is that a myth? The answer is a surprising paradox: sometimes, excessive tearing is the eye's compensatory response to underlying dryness caused by a lack of proper hydration.

An estimated 1 billion individuals globally are vitamin D deficient, and emerging evidence suggests a compelling link between low vitamin D levels and dry eye syndrome. The question, 'Can lack of vitamin D cause itchy eyes?' is relevant because eye dryness and irritation are hallmark symptoms of this syndrome.