There’s a reason your eyes feel “sticky” in the morning. Your tear glands go into power-saving mode at night. They’re conserving water.
When you finally open your eyes, that sticky feeling is your tear film trying to rehydrate. It’s like a dried-out sponge slowly soaking up water again. Give it a minute.
And don’t even think about rubbing your eyes hard. That just squishes the puffiness and makes it worse. Be gentle. Your eyes are cranky morning people.
A Note on Your Bedroom
Is your room a dust bunny paradise? Congratulations, you’ve got extra morning blur. Dust, pet dander, and dry air all mess with your eyes overnight.
A humidifier is your eye’s best friend. It keeps your cornea from turning into the Sahara Desert. Also, wash your pillowcases. You’re basically pressing your face against a bacteria hotel every night.
Eww? Yes. But also, interesting.
