How to get rid of tired eyes in the morning


Know how to Wake Up Tired Eyes

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Having several hours of sleep doesn’t always guarantee that you’ll look energized or more awake. While it certainly helps, you should know that a number of other factors can lead to tired-looking eyes despite hours of slumber. These include prolonged exposure to bright light/glare, being stressed, allergies, and extended screen time.

The good news is there are lots of tips and tricks that can help make your eyes look more awake. These include;

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1. Splash eyes warm and cold water

When you need some help in waking up in the morning, splash your closed eyes with warm water. Do this for about 10 times then switch to cold water. This helps promote healthy circulation by bringing back the blood flow back to your face. Repeat the steps for about 4 times to help you look more alert and refreshed.

2. Submerge your face in the water

This is a more intense variation of the aforementioned technique. Submerge your face in the water for about 30 seconds (or until you can’t hold your breath anymore) at least three times. Doing so can help your eyes look more refreshed by reducing the appearance of saggy skin. It can also de-puff your tired eyes and tighten your facial skin. 

3. Use a humidifier at night

Your skin naturally loses moisture while you sleep, which is important in keeping the skin around your eyes smooth. Applying moisturizer or eye cream before dozing off can help and so does using a humidifier at night. It can make the air less dry, which can help keep your skin soft and vibrant. 

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4. Lubricate your eyes

If you wake up with dry and irritated eyes, lubricating eye drops can rehydrate them. They add extra moisture to reduce dryness, which can then make your eyes look a little less tired. Eye drops or artificial tears can also provide relief if you have dry eyes caused by too much time staring at digital devices.

5. Aim for at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep

Beauty sleep is not a myth. Your skin regenerates while you sleep, giving your body a break from environmental stressors, including pollution and sun damage. This only makes it important to get quality sleep for at least 7 hours at night. Keeping your room dark, cool, and quiet can help you fall and stay asleep. Here are other 7 ways to get beauty sleep

6. Maintain an anti-aging eye routine

The delicate and thin skin around your eyes makes it more prone to damage and premature. Give it a little more TLC by using an anti-aging eye cream/serum with peptides, retinol, or hyaluronic acid. One good recommendation is Dr. Sylvia’s Elastifirm Eye Restore with Peptides and Arnica

Here the key benefits of this product: 

  • Reduces inflammation and under eye puffiness
  • Helps improve fine lines and brighten dark skin
  • Retains moisture in the skin
  • Contains peptides that help strengthen skin layers that regulate collagen formation

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Avoid rubbing or scrubbing your eyes

Many of us rub our eyes first thing in the morning. The habit seems therapeutic, with the benefit of providing gentle pressure that can help you wake up. The sad part is doing this frequently can damage the delicate skin around your eyes. Too much rubbing can cause the tiny blood vessels to break, resulting in discoloration and bloodshot eyes. This can also make your dark circles darker.

Other risks of constant eye rubbing include: 

  • Eye infection
  • Damage to cornea
  • Dryness and irritation
  • Weakens skin, making it more prone to damage and wrinkles
  • Aggravates pre-existing eye conditions (like myopia or glaucoma)

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13 Ways To Wake Up Your Tired Eyes

You just had an amazing night’s sleep but your eyes still look tired. Why is that? Isn’t a good night’s sleep the ultimate cure for tired eyes?

It turns out that there are a number of factors and causes that lead to tired looking eyes: too much or too little sleep, allergies, spending too much time in front of digital screens, and over-exposure to bright light.

Thankfully, we’ve got you covered with 13 tried and true remedies for under-eye bags. After reading this guide, you’ll know exactly how to get rid of those tired eyes once and for all.

13 WAYS TO WAKE UP YOUR TIRED EYES

Don’t let tired eyes ruin your day! The perfect solution is easier than you think. These 13 ways to wake up your tired eyes will have you looking and feeling refreshed and reinvigorated in no time.

1. FOLLOW A NIGHTLY WRINKLE-FIGHTING REGIMEN

One of the best ways to wake up tired eyes is to wear wrinkle-fighting SiO Beauty Eye & Smile Lift or Super EyeLift patches. It's really simple! All you need to do is apply the patches each night before bed after cleansing and drying your skin.

SiO Beauty patches work while you sleep to hydrate and revive your skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

2. SPLASH YOUR EYES WITH WARM & COLD WATER

Waking up your eyes doesn’t have to be an elaborate process. All it takes is 30 seconds and some warm and cold water.

First thing in the morning, splash your closed eyes ten times with warm water. Then switch to cold.

The warm water will open up your pores and pull nourishing blood to the surface. This can help remove toxins in your skin that have accumulated overnight and bring about a youthful glow to your eyes.

The cold water then tightens your skin and closes pores, which prevents dirt and makeup from causing irritation.

3. SUBMERGE YOUR FACE

Splashing your eyes with warm and cold water is the quickest way to reduce saggy, inflamed skin. But if you’ve got just a bit more time, submerging your entire face in cold water is even better.

That’s because the skin around your eyes isn’t separate from the rest of your face. When all the skin on your face is tight, the skin around your eyes will be too.

Submerging your whole face in cold water does that. Here’s how to de-puff those tired eyes:

  1. Fill a large mixing bowl with cold water
  2. Hold your breath
  3. Submerge your face in the bowl of water
  4. Keep your face submerged for 30 seconds (or until you can’t hold your breath anymore)
  5. Remove your face from the water
  6. Catch your breath
  7. Take a deep breath and submerge your face again

Repeat these steps three times to enjoy eyes that look refreshed and awake.

4. GENTLY MASSAGE THE SKIN AROUND YOUR EYES

Massage is a quick, easy, and effective way to wake up and rejuvenate tired eyes. Gentle massage brings extra blood to your muscles and skin. The extra blood cleans out impurities that collect there overnight.

Gentle massage also helps relax the muscles around your eyes. When your muscles are less tense, your skin will smooth out and appear less swollen.

Oh, and don’t forget that a massage just feels good! That might be reason enough to take a few moments out of your busy schedule to massage the skin around your eyes. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Place your pointer finger and middle finger in the corners of your eyes (near your nose)
  2. Gently and briefly press your fingertips into your skin and then release. It should feel like you’re tapping your fingers
  3. Continue to press and release as you follow the bones underneath your eyes out toward your temples
  4. When you reach your temples, continue the massage on the skin above your eyelids back toward your nose
  5. That’s round one
  6. Repeat steps two and three
  7. This time when you reach your temples, massage the skin above your eyebrows as you move your fingers back toward your nose
  8. That’s round two
  9. Repeat both rounds three more times for a total of eight circles (four above your eyelids and four above your eyebrows)

All four rounds should only take about two minutes. You can perform this massage anytime, anywhere for a relaxing way to wake up tired eyes.

5. PALM YOUR EYES & RELAX

When you begin to feel your eyes getting heavy, take a break and “palm” your eyes.

What does this mean? First, rub your palms together for a few seconds to warm up your skin. Next, place your palms over your eyes. Your fingers should overlap on your forehead.

Finally, take deep breaths, inhaling through your nose for a count of four and exhaling through your mouth for a count of eight.

Hold this position for five rounds of deep breathing. The combination of darkness and warmth from your palms will give your eyes a short — often much needed — break.

The deep breathing also improves circulation and oxygen intake, which is great for your skin and eyesight overall.

6. EXERCISE YOUR EYES

Time to add another step to your fitness regimen! The skin around your eyes can benefit from exercise just like the rest of your body.

A few simple moves can strengthen your eye muscles and tighten the skin in just a few minutes. Best of all, you don’t need any equipment.

Imagine a large analog clock floating in front of you. Stare at the center for a count of two. Then move your eyes to the twelve o’clock position. Hold this position for a count of two, then move your eyes back to the center.

Next, move your eyes to the three o’clock position. Hold this position for a count of two, then move your eyes back to the center. Continue around to the six o’clock and nine o’clock positions, holding each for a count of two.

Phew! Try doing that whole circuit three times. If you stick to the routine for three days a week, you’ll have noticeably younger eyes in no time.

7. CLOSE YOUR EYES TIGHTLY & OPEN THEM AS WIDE AS POSSIBLE

As silly as it sounds, another great way to wake up your eyes is to open and close them. This quick exercise will tone the skin and smaller muscles in your face.

The process is simple. Simply squeeze your eyes closed as hard as you can for a count of three. Then open them as wide as possible for another count of three.

That’s round one. Do five rounds, three times per week.

8. WHIP UP A DIY EYE MASK

Many of the healthy foods you eat every day can have an invigorating effect on your eyes. All it takes is a few simple ingredients — like apple, watermelon, avocado, and cucumber — and 15 minutes to reduce inflammation, get rid of dark circles, and wake up tired eyes.

Here’s one simple recipe you can do at night, in the morning, or any time during the day to hydrate, soften, and moisturize.

DIY AVOCADO EYE MASK
  1. Cut an avocado in half and remove the pit and peel.
  2. Mash the avocado with a fork until you make a paste.
  3. Apply the avocado to the skin around your eyes.
  4. Let the mask sit for 15 minutes.
  5. Wash your face with lukewarm water and pat your skin dry with a soft towel.

If your tired eyes persist, apply this eye mask three times per week.

9. GET RID OF ALLERGENS

Yes, allergens like dust, pollen, and pet dander can make your nose run and your throat feel scratchy. They can also make your eyes feel red, itchy, dry, and tired.

Thankfully, there are some simple ways to get rid of allergens and reinvigorate your eyes. Try out the following tips:

  1. Vacuum or broom floors at least once per week
  2. Switch out your old pillow for a hypoallergenic version
  3. Cover your mattress with a hypoallergenic pad
  4. Wash your bedding once per week
  5. Run an air purifier in your bedroom
  6. Keep pets outside or in just one or two rooms
  7. Take an allergy pill to reduce the symptoms

Don’t worry, there’s no need to implement all seven steps at the same time. Start with the allergy pill. Then every week after that, incorporate another step into your daily and weekly routine.

10. SLEEP 7-8 HOURS EVERY NIGHT

Sleep is an essential part of your daily beauty routine. Without a good night’s sleep, your eyes may look tired no matter what you do. Why is sleep so important?

Because during the night, your body cleanses your skin of dead blood cells and other toxins that can build up during the day. That takes time.

So if you get less than the necessary sleep a few nights in a row, you can wake up with redness, dehydration, skin imbalances, wrinkles, and breakouts.

But with so much going on in your life, how can you be sure you’ll get seven to eight hours of sleep every night? Here are a few simple suggestions:

  1. Turn the lights out at the same time every night
  2. Turn off electronics one hour before bed
  3. Keep the temperature in your bedroom low
  4. Wear earplugs
  5. Get rid of as much light in your room as possible
  6. Invest in a quality mattress
  7. Relax your body and mind by taking deep breaths before you fall asleep

Taking the above steps to get a good night’s sleep can help you get rid of your tired eyes for good!

11. RUN A HUMIDIFIER AT NIGHT

Moisture keeps the skin around your eyes fresh and smooth. How do you get this important moisture every day? By drinking water.

But you can’t drink while you sleep. As a result, your skin loses essential moisture during that time. You can prevent moisture loss by running a humidifier in your bedroom while you sleep.

A humidifier vaporizes water (usually with heat) and then pushes it into the air with a fan. This makes the air less dry, which prevents the moisture in your skin from evaporating away.

12. EAT PLENTY OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Mom was right — you need plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet. First of all, fruit contains vitamin C, which protects your skin and eyes from free radicals, which can damage your soft tissue.

Thanks to their high antioxidant content, fruit can also prevent age-related eye diseases, like macular degeneration and cataracts. But fruit isn’t the only food with superpowers!

Leafy greens (like kale and spinach) contain vitamin A, lutein, and vitamin B12. That’s the good stuff that protects your skin against harmful UV rays, works as antioxidants, and assists with blood cell production.

This combination of benefits will keep your eyes, and the skin around them, supplied with the nutrients they need to stay healthy. To get the most from your diet, eat at least two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables per day.

An easy way to reach this goal is with a morning smoothie. Just toss a banana, a few handfuls of spinach or kale, half a carrot, and some strawberries and blueberries into a blender.

Next, pour in a cup of almond milk and orange juice. For an added boost, add some flaxseed meal, chia seeds, and shredded coconut. Blend for one minute or until the mixture is smooth.

Presto! You’ve just made the perfect breakfast to knock those tired eyes out of bed!

13. INCREASE YOUR INTAKE OF OMEGA-3

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for both eye and skin health. They help to reduce skin inflammation and prevent skin conditions like acne and psoriasis.

In fact, omega-3 is an important structural component of the eye itself. If you don’t get enough of it in your diet, vision problems can arise.

To increase your intake of omega-3, include foods like walnuts, broccoli, avocados, salmon, and tuna in at least one meal per day. Need some ideas? Try a tuna sandwich for lunch, a salmon steak for dinner, or a small handful of walnuts as a snack.

BYE BYE, TIRED EYES

Getting rid of tired eyes only takes a few minutes a day. And that is time well spent because when you look your best, you feel your best!

 

How to relieve eye fatigue and reduce eye strain?

Eye health is directly related to whether you can control the load on your eyesight and provide your eyes with sufficient rest. Experts from the Lucky Look federal network of opticians tell you how to relieve eye fatigue and reduce eye strain if you work at a computer.

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  1. Visual fatigue symptoms
  2. nine0009 Why eyes get tired
  3. How to quickly remove fatigue from the eyes
  4. How to reduce eye strain
  5. Prevention of visual fatigue
  6. Terminals

How to understand that the eyes need rest

Any visual discomfort indicates that it is time to take a break from work and give the eyes a chance to rest. Experts identify the main symptoms that indicate an overstrain of the visual system:

  • Veil, mist before the eyes;
  • Image doubles and blurs;
  • Eyes become inflamed, reddened;
  • Increased tearing and sensitivity to bright light;
  • Possible painful sensations in the eyes - pain, burning, itching;
  • Having trouble focusing at close range;
  • Eyelid twitching possible.

Be careful, these symptoms can also signal the presence of serious visual impairment! To rule out negative scenarios, you need visit an ophthalmologist.

Increased visual fatigue can indicate serious disorders, so do not put off a visit to the ophthalmologist

Causes of increased visual fatigue

Why does vision deteriorate? The main causes of this phenomenon are distinguished:

High eye strain. This is often faced by schoolchildren and students who are forced to read and write a lot, as well as office workers whose activities involve continuous sitting at a computer or reading documents. nine0003

Also, if you are fond of computer games, like to watch TV shows on your mobile gadgets - smartphones or tablets - or spend all your free time with a book, your eyes are also exposed to a high load.

In order to minimize problems with this lifestyle, it is necessary to take breaks as often as possible and give the eyes regular rest.

Computer vision syndrome. This is a whole complex of symptoms, which is caused by overexertion of the visual system due to prolonged use of the computer. The reason for the development of the symptom is not so much the need to look at the monitor for a long time, but the functional change in your posture, eyes, neck. For example, the constant sliding of the gaze from the keyboard to the monitor and back leads to accommodative asthenopia, which is manifested by discomfort, eye fatigue, pain, pain in the superciliary region, blurred vision of the object of fixation. nine0003

Subsequently, this can cause problems such as myopia (nearsightedness), accommodation spasm (inability to focus on small objects and details) and dry eye syndrome.

Properly organized workplace and touch typing skills will help to minimize the harm from constant work at the computer.

Dry eye syndrome. Often appears on the basis of computer vision syndrome, develops due to insufficient moistening of vision: with concentrated work at a computer, a person blinks less often, as a result of which the tear film dries up. Plus - the air near the computer heats up and also becomes dry. nine0003

Organize your workplace and use special glasses for working at the computer

In the summer season, when air conditioners are in operation, the pathological effect of dry air on the eyes only intensifies. And if you use contact lenses, the syndrome develops even faster.

To reduce the negative impact of external factors and provide more comfortable conditions for the eyes, place a humidifier near your workplace. Also buy moisturizing drops (choose them with the help of an ophthalmologist) and use them several times a day. Try to blink as often as possible. nine0003

How to get rid of tired eyes quickly

During a break, do light eye exercises:

  1. Look into the distance for 20 seconds, focus on an object that is located about 20 steps away from you;
  2. Close your eyes and make four rotations with your eyeballs - first clockwise, then against it;
  3. Without opening the eyelids, move the eyes up and down;
  4. End the exercise by blinking rapidly for 30 seconds. The gaze is directed forward. nine0010

To maintain the effect, apply moisturizing drops selected by an ophthalmologist to your eyes. Do not self-medicate, be sure to seek help from a specialist - moisturizing drops come in different viscosities, they can have a healing effect, or they can simply moisten the surface of the eye. Only an ophthalmologist will determine what exactly your vision needs and select the necessary remedy.

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By the way, gymnastics also requires prior consultation with a doctor. Make sure you have no contraindications. Also, the ophthalmologist can advise other types of gymnastics. nine0003

How to reduce eye strain and prevent fatigue

There are several rules that must be observed in everyday life. Thanks to this, you can significantly reduce the load on your eyesight, and your eyes will get tired much less.

If you work at a computer, the first thing you need to do is to properly organize your workplace.

  1. It is important that the workplace is well and evenly lit. Do not allow the sun's rays to shine directly into your eyes or on the monitor screen, it is better if you sit sideways to the window. Also, there should be blinds on the window so that on sunny days you can control the intensity of lighting - if the light is too bright, your eyes get tired faster. nine0010
  2. Better if you work with a high-quality LCD or plasma monitor, preferably with a large diagonal. Experts recommend choosing monitors with a flicker frequency of 60 to 100 Hz. Be sure to adjust the brightness and contrast of the image for yourself. Remember that an excessively bright screen tires your eyes.
  3. Adjust the monitor to your posture: the center of the monitor should be 10-20 cm below your eyes. The distance to the screen from the eyes should be at least 60 cm.
  4. If possible, reduce computer use to 4 hours a day;
  5. Take breaks every 20 minutes during operation. At this time, you can not switch to mobile gadgets, as there will be no sense in pauses in this case. It is better to perform light eye exercises, which we talked about above. But before performing gymnastics, it is necessary to consult with a specialist and make sure that you have no contraindications to this;
  6. nine0009 Provide air humidification - buy a special device and install it near your workplace;
  7. Regularly use moisturizing drops selected under the supervision of an ophthalmologist;
  8. Try to blink more often;
  9. Use special goggles for working at a computer, they block the blue spectrum of radiation emitted by the monitor and reduce eye strain.

Prevention of visual fatigue

The health of your eyes depends on your daily habits. Hygiene of vision allows you to maintain good health and reduces eye fatigue, even under conditions of increased stress.

  1. Sleep 7-8 hours - a good and full sleep is very important for eye health, which should last at least 7 hours. It is important that the room in which you sleep is darkened;
  2. Stop using gadgets 2 hours before bedtime. Firstly, this way you will fall asleep easier and your sleep will be stronger. Secondly, at this time, the eyes will be able to rest from the irritating light. It is better to read an ordinary paper book or an electronic one, but working on the principle of E-Ink (which means "electronic ink"). No mobile phones, computers or tablets. It is also better to refrain from TV; nine0010
  3. Observe reading hygiene: do not read while lying down or in a moving vehicle, while reading, hold the book at a distance of 30 cm from the eyes. The light source should be behind and slightly above;
  4. Include in your diet foods that are good for vision - blueberries, carrots, melons, fish, etc. One "healthy" menu will not solve the problem, but in combination with other good habits, proper nutrition will have a positive effect on vision and well-being generally; nine0010
  5. Make it a habit to visit an ophthalmologist once a year, even if nothing bothers you. Only timely detection of possible violations will prevent their development. Remember that on your own you cannot always correctly assess your condition;
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  7. If you need vision correction, it is better to use glasses instead of contact lenses at the computer. Firstly, it will reduce the dryness of the cornea. Secondly, there are special coatings for spectacle lenses that can reduce eye strain and protect them from the blue spectrum of radiation; nine0010
  8. Wash thoroughly before going to bed. Women need to completely remove makeup. Men should also pay enough attention to washing, because during the day dust and dirt particles settle on the eyelashes, which can get into the eyes;
  9. While sleeping, it is better not to use an eye mask. If you cannot fall asleep without it, choose a product that does not put pressure on your eyes and does not squeeze your temples, otherwise the blood circulation of the organs of vision may be impaired. Remember that the mask should be washed regularly. nine0010

Conclusions

Simple exercises that should be done regularly throughout the day will help to quickly relieve fatigue from the eyes. But this is not enough! To make your eyes less strained and tired, it is important to provide the right conditions:

  1. Organize your workplace according to all the rules;
  2. Install a humidifier near the workplace;
  3. Use moisturizing drops throughout the day;
  4. During work break every 20-40 minutes to do gymnastics; nine0010
  5. Reduce the brightness of the monitor and screens of mobile gadgets;
  6. Do not read in a moving vehicle;
  7. Choose from paper books or e-books powered by E-Ink technology;
  8. If possible, reduce your computer time to 4 hours a day;
  9. Do not use mobile gadgets and a computer 2 hours before bedtime;
  10. See an ophthalmologist at least once a year.

Remember that you need to consult an ophthalmologist before doing gymnastics! Moisturizing drops should also be selected by a specialist. nine0003

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Maybe it's asthenopia. The name is unfamiliar, but the state itself is familiar to everyone. This term ophthalmologists call eye fatigue as a result of prolonged intensive work. A person feels symptoms of asthenopia while reading a book or text from a computer screen, or after many hours of driving. nine0003

Visual tasks that require high concentration cause overexertion and spasm of muscles, and not only the eyes. The muscles of the eyelids, face, and even the jaw are also included in the visual process, and to such an extent that pain and discomfort are sometimes felt. Lighting also plays a role: the eyes get tired quickly in dim light. Looking intently at the monitor, carried away by his tasks, a person blinks less often, and asthenopia is accompanied by dryness of the eyeball. Refractive errors - nearsightedness and farsightedness - exacerbate eye fatigue. nine0003

In general, the symptoms of asthenopia are varied:

  • fatigue,
  • burning and pain in the eyes,
  • blurry image,
  • double vision,
  • headache,
  • tearing,
  • dry eyes,
  • sore neck,
  • photophobia - hypersensitivity to light.

Many of these signs are also characteristic of eye diseases, astigmatism, farsightedness or nearsightedness. To understand the true cause, it is still better to come for a consultation with an ophthalmologist and undergo a comprehensive eye diagnosis. nine0003

What should I do if my eyes get tired quickly?

It is impossible to reduce the load on eyesight in the modern world - work, entertainment are unthinkable without gadgets. It’s not worth putting up with fatigue, especially since it’s easy enough to relieve tension.

Here are a few "recipes" available to everyone: