The average American now spends over six hours each day staring (or squinting) at the screen of a laptop, tablet or smartphone – and our eyes are paying the price. Experts say that “dry eye” syndrome – characterized by uncomfortable dryness, burning, itching and eye fatigue – has become common, with a review noting that the condition affects a startling 34 percent of the population.

Taking 60 mg of the extract for two months experienced an impressive 72 percent improvement in “dry eye-induced” quality of life symptoms. By kakteen/Shutterstock
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