More than 360 million people around the world suffer from chronically red, scratchy or irritated eyes, a condition that can worsen with stress.

Researchers suggest that this could be the first treatment for alleviating symptoms of dry eye disease. A clinical trial from China, published by The BMJ, finds that laughter may be as effective as eye drops in improving symptoms of dry eye disease.

Laughter therapy for dry eye disease worked in reducing discomfort. It improved tear stability, gland function, and mental health.

Laughing may be as effective as drops for treating dry eyes, according to a new study. Laughter should be the “go to” treatment for relieving symptoms of the common condition, say Chinese scientists.

A study reveals laughter exercise is as effective as artificial tears for dry eye disease, improving symptoms and tear film stability without adverse effects.

A study has found that laughing is just as a effective as eye drops when it comes to treating dry eye disease.

In a study into dry eye disease, Chinese and British researchers find that laughter therapy was as effective as eye drops Laughter may be as effective as eye drops for people who suffer from dry eye disease,