Dry Eyes? Try This EASY, Drug-Free Fix

It feels like there are grains of sand under your eyelids…

No matter how much you blink, your eyes still feel sticky… dry… and irritated.

If you’re dealing with dry eye problems, it’s a frustration that stays with you all day long.

But before you plunk down another dollar on eye drops or artificial tears, there’s something else you should try…

Because there may be a simple, undiagnosed problem triggering your dry eye symptoms.

And here’s the best part – you can start fixing it today.

Believe it or not, dry eyes could just be another symptom that there are problems with your circadian rhythm – your body’s natural sleep/wake cycle.

A study was presented at the recent American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual meeting, that looked at health data for more than 22,000 people.

It turned out that circadian rhythm dysfunction increased your risk of dry eye disease by a whopping 62%.

Could something as simple as a disrupted circadian rhythm really make your eyes feel like sandpaper?

You bet.

As I’ve explained before, your circadian rhythm controls a lot more than when you fall asleep and when you wake up. It’s responsible for countless other processes in your body.

When your circadian rhythm is disrupted, it can drive inflammation and interfere with hormone levels, which can all influence tear production.

Now, the good news is that getting your circadian rhythm back on track is pretty straightforward. Here are some tips to get you started:

• Get sun exposure in your eyes first thing every morning. No sunglasses or contact lenses. You don’t have to look directly at the sun – just keep it in your peripheral vision. This helps set your circadian rhythm for the day.
• Avoid all screens – such as TVs, cell phones, and laptops – 60-90 minutes before bed. The artificial blue light from these screens suppresses melatonin, which you need to help you sleep.
• Try to keep a regular bedtime every night, including on weekends.

Try these three steps, and give them a couple weeks to work. You’ll find you’re sleeping better – and maybe getting some relief for those dry eyes, too.

View Sources

Bouweraerts, K. P. (2026, April). Dry eye risk may be elevated by circadian rhythm sleep disorder. Ophthalmology Advisor. https://www.ophthalmologyadvisor.com/reports/dry-eye-risk-may-be-elevated-by-circadian-rhythm-sleep-disorder/