Fortunately, there are some simple ways to reduce the risk of developing this disease: A proper diet can help a lot in prevention: eat food rich in vitamin A regularly, such as carrots, sweet potatoes and peppers. Drink enough fluids. If you work in an office or spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen, make sure you take breaks while you work. Even a few minutes break can help to give your eyes a rest. It's best to be mindful of how you blink, because sitting in front of a monitor can make you forget to blink less often than usual. Blink more for a few minutes, but keeping your eyes closed for a short period of time is also a good solution. Dry eyes are particularly common in the summer, mainly due to air conditioning. Air conditioners used to relieve the heat not only cool the air, but also dry it, which affects the health of our eyes. Therefore, whenever possible, avoid using air conditioning and only turn it on when absolutely necessary. Dusty or smoky rooms are also more likely to dry out the eyes, so avoid these too.