There are many causes for dry eyes, you can also get dry eyes if you have an allergy to contact lens products. Winter winds, air-conditioning and indoor heating are all potential culprits as well.
Place a warm washcloth on your closed eyelids for five to ten minutes several times a day to help open the clogged oil glands in the eyelids.
Artificial tears are a mixture of saline and some type of film-forming substance. This solution can be used several times a day, because it mimics real tears and provides a soothing balm whenever your eyes feel dry.