Natural Health: What can I do about my aching eyes?

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Aching and burning eyes, along with headaches and impaired focus, are common complaints for those of us who work in front of a screen all day. Picture: iStock 

My eyes often ache after a day spent working in front of a laptop. Sometimes the rim under my eyes can get quite inflamed. I’m reluctant to use eye drops. What natural treatments could I use?

Aching and burning eyes, along with headaches and impaired focus, are common complaints for those of us who work in front of a screen all day. It’s very difficult to avoid monitors and screens in most professions, which means we need to be very conscious about scheduling downtime.