Tired-eye symptoms are most often driven by dryness, heavy screen time, and disrupted sleep—so relief works best with a layered approach. Step one is load reduction: a 10–15 minute screen break, distance viewing, and better lighting can provide quick comfort. Step two is ocular-surface support: reduce dry air exposure (especially AC drafts), improve humidity, and maintain hydration. If dryness is prominent, an appropriate artificial tear—often preservative-free for frequent use—can meaningfully reduce discomfort, though product choice should match the individual because the wrong drop can irritate. Common risky “home remedies” include putting lemon, alcohol-based products, or random oils into the eye; these can irritate the surface and increase infection risk. Safer home measures are gentle: warm compresses (particularly if lid-margin issues exist), clinician-advised lid hygiene, consistent sleep, and screen ergonomics. Contact lens users should shorten wear time on symptomatic days, and remove lenses promptly if pain/redness occurs. When to seek care: if symptoms persist beyond 1–2 weeks, if vision fluctuation is significant, if there is heavy morning crusting/burning, or if one eye shows marked pain/redness, an exam is important to rule out dry eye disease, allergy, infection, or refractive issues. With the right diagnosis, most tired-eye complaints are very manageable.