Lifestyle and home remedies

In addition to following your doctor's instructions for care, you can try these techniques to help reduce glare or soothe your eyes.

• Apply over-the-counter (nonprescription) salt solution (5% sodium chloride) eyedrops or ointment.
• Dry your eyes with a hair dryer. Hold it at arm's length and direct warm — not hot — air across your face, especially in the morning when swelling is worse. This helps remove excess fluid in the cornea, which decreases swelling.