Something not mentioned that is recommended by numerous eye specialist in the United States, is to only use "Preservative Free" eye drops for dry eyes.
@@janiearmstrong5686 the preservative free drops are even better than filtered water. All filtered water is reducing the chemicals added to water. Preservative free reduces ALL.
I have moderate to severe dry eye. I take flax seed oil and fish oil which keep mine lubricated and no need to get prescription meds. I take one gel capsule of Flax seed at 1000mg and two gel caps of fish oil at 1,000mg each. For the flaxseed I buy from NOW and the premium fish oil is from Natures Way. Both can be ordered online.
Same here. I used to have terrible dry eyes and had to apply artificial tear drops every night. Went low/no carb three years ago, and total relief from dry eyes (and eye floaters) has been an added benefit to losing 150 lbs and keeping off every lb.
Reducing carbs and sugar helped me. Sometimes it’s a prediabetic/diabetic related symptoms. Not everyone gets this because the condition affects people differently.
@@zeroamamiya7275 The problem stems from diabetic reaction of too much sugar in your blood. There are different reasons why that happens. You can reduce one or both types of carbs. It depends on how much carbs you eat and how much carbs your body can deal with. You should experiment and see what works for you.
Great “idea” for a topic! Driving long distances in the winter with fans blowing can cause dry eyes and then you need those drops to prevent blurry vision.
I was recently diagnosed with dry eyes. Using drops and eye wipes plus the heated eye mask. Has helped! Thnx for these videos. It helps to understand and be informed. 😊
I'm very certain that would help, but fish oil doesn't like me. I put it in, but it comes back out. I do take flaxseed oil, I wonder if that's good or bad?
@@MargoLilly The fish oil has slightly more benefits for heart and inflammation with active EPA and DHA omega-3. I read studies that favored ground flax seed, over the oil for blood pressure control. However the flaxseed oil still has alpha-linolenic acid omega-3, which breaks down during digestion and converts to DHA and EPA. So it gets there the long way around. 😊 PS you always want to check with a doctor or online for any drug interactions for either fish or flax oil, especially blood thinners, blood pressure meds.
@@MargoLillyThe Omega 3 fat in flaxseeds and Flaxseed oil is alpha-linolenic acid, which our bodies convert into DHA like what's present in fish oil; I have dry eyes related to rosacea, and I add a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds to my breakfast cereal, which I've found helpful; plus I've also seen plant-based DHA supplements at my local health food store, which may agree with you better.
I had dry eyes to the point that my eyes geared so much, my skin on my face changed texture. I started with Omega 3 fish oil, just from Costco. Likely 90% of the time, big improvement. I add an extra capsule to alleviate
I had constant blepharitis from age 5 until about age 14. This was during the '70s and early '80s. I was already shy and having big eyes with blepharitis did not help! You can imagine how I struggled with self-esteem. Nothing worked until finally in the early '80s, my opthomologist prescribed blehamide eye drops.
I got dry eye syndrome from chemo. I could barely see because of all the tears. Systane gel drops worked well. It did subside as did all the other annoying side effects of chemotherapy.
I actually have the two tear ducts in my right eye plugged with something smaller than a grain of sand. Although one came out once and it felt like a shard of glass, probably because I was having trouble with my eye at the time. I had scar tissue on my cornea ulcerated, extremely painful giving me my first migraine for 4 days. My ulcerated scar was unheard of making it secondary, like you mentioned. Sjorgens was suspected but there retesting me again in every way possible again. Ugh!! I’m changing everything about myself now. I pray I can make my health better. ♥️✌🏽🙏🏽
I went to an eye doctor when I had sharp pains in my eyeball. I was quite surprised to learn it was just dry eye. Pleased it was something so easy to correct, with eye drops and mask, just like you mentioned.
The RX is indeed expensive, but it’s also supposed to be corrective. I had an optometrist tell me I could use one caplet twice a day: just save the morning one for night. Of course that doesn’t work well when traveling but it can cut the costs in half. P.S. my dad was given the same advice with a different doc!
There’s also OCuSOFT eye cleaning foam, and the Bruder eye mask. The foam cleans away debris and oils. Keeping the eyelid closed, lightly scrub with finger tips and a light touch, all along the eyelash line both top and bottom. Then rinse off. It’s awesome because your eyes feel clean afterward. The mask gets heated up in the microwave for 20-30 seconds and you lay it on your closed eyes for 10 minutes, once or twice a day. The heat melts the natural oils that gather at the lash follicles and these oils help keep your eyes moist. The oils can get clogged and this contributes to your dryness. An air purifier (or more) in your home can also help.
My ophthalmologist suggested rapid blinking, specifically 20 quick blinks every 20 minutes (!) and this does seem to bring some relief. Blinking apparently triggers release of tears somewhat.
Thank you all for these videos. You just confirmed what my optometrist has been telling me. I never thought my days of more blurred vision were bcuz of dry eyes!!! I’ve been using the heated eye mask and wipes for my eye lids. Also dry eye drops. It’s working!😊
This one hits home for me, I have dry eyes and I use prescription drops. Prescribed drops are extremely expensive and insurance pays the least amount for them! I've had cataract surgery on both eyes and my vision has improved greatly but it gets blurry when my eyes get too dry. I'm sure most of my dry eyes and mouth are from some medication I'm taking. I haven't heard about using a warm cloth over my eyes but I'm going to try it. People should be careful about what they put in their eyes. Remember the cheaper the product, the less it will truly help. Your eyes are precious and will give you the gift of sight! Thanks for sharing another great video!👍
The Bruder eye mask is great. You can hand wash it when you feel it’s dirty but I always keep it clean by using clean towels to transport it and underneath it while heating up in the microwave. Put overnight ointments in the eye after you use the mask to keep the mask clean. Also, pure birch xylitol gums or mints, or just straight crystals, helps you produce more saliva and protects your oral health.
Thanks for the tips! If they ever talk about oral health, I'll probably write a complete essay! After all the jaw surgeries, a very limited opening and difficulty chewing, I've had so many problems in my mouth and consequently have lost several teeth. And because of all the trouble I've had, I can't wear a standard denture and I'm having enough trouble with a partial. I'm working with an oral surgeon and a prosthodontist. Their hope is to place two implants and attach a permanent bridge if I can open enough for them to hammer the implants in. You have to have enough room just to get the implants secured in place. If that's successful, I should get the bridge next. I can't even open my mouth enough for the impressions, they have to use the pedo impression trays. I hope, some day, that I'll be able to eat like a normal person. I've had braces twice and arch bars after a jaw surgery and my jaws were wired shut (at Thanksgiving). It's a very long process before all the work is done. I guess this is the beginning of my essay.😉 I spent 11 years having surgeries, I have several crowns and even had a root canal (on my birthday). I'll spare you all of the details but I'm finally at a place where I have hope for a solution. I've had so many jaw surgeries that regular dental work doesn't bother me. I started using Biotene for my dry mouth. I don't chew gum very often because it wears out my jaws. I've heard lemon drops help with dry mouth but my jaws don't like citrus. I appreciate all the tips, I'm always looking for other things I can do. One day I'll be able to eat steak again (sorry Dr Weening).😘 Or take a bite of celery!☺️
Both my better half and I suffer from chronic dry eye. Our optometrist is authorized to use the "Lipiflow" procedure and has significantly helped both of us. Along with daily heat mask applications, 2000 units of fish oil, Restasis drops, lubricating drops, eyelash cleaning with foam/pads and finally blinking exercises have significantly helped us opening the oil pores in the lower lid. All of that well worth it! Thanks guys for another great video!
@@gosman949 You are correct, it is expensive. I've had it a couple of times and the last procedure's effects lasted 4 years so I considered it worthwhile...as you say YMMV.
Salut, moi j'ai fais le Lipiflow et ca a fonctionné pendant 7 mois. Le second traitement n'a plus jamais fonctionné et les autres non plus malheureusement! Je suis dégouté!!!
For anybody struggling with dry eyes. Try the eyebrow exercise. Lift each one, one at a time like ”the rock” look up who the rock is and his famous eyebrow lift lol. Do these for about 30 minutes. Be sure to switch eyebrows! Nobody will share this information and many sites have took my comments down. This has stopped my dry eye completely and it is no where to be found. I wish y'all the best I love you all. #defeatdryeye
My self treatment is.... genteel over night gel, I made an eye cover from a knee high cotton sock, filled it with rice. I just pop the sock in the micro for one minute and put it on my eyes for 10 minutes. Works for me.
Informative video. I found that washing my eyelashes with an otc cleanser when taking a shower helps tremendously. And I finally realized why Dr. Bish has such shiny watch. (Next vid on nervous tics?)
I had terribly dry eyes but changed my diet about 6 years ago to low carb. My eyes used to sting even putting in drops because they were so dry. It solved my problem, and I wear contacts all day (I take them out at night). I think insulin resistance might be a contributing factor.
Hi guys thanks for that information on dry eyes. It’s something I suffer with. I found out accidentally that when I can’t see properly with blurry vision It’s because of the dryness. After I’ve used the drops vision all comes clear like magic! 👍😃
@@medhikasingh6327 very rare case that too just a single drop. Are u suffering from dry eyes? If yes, from how long and what medication have u been taking?
Also, if offices would get rid of fluorescent lighting, it would alleviate dry eye (and headaches, too) for lots of people who work in them. Those lights are awful.
I only wear glasses and habe dry eyes. Im not a candidate for contacts as per my optometrist. I have an astigmatism in both eyes used to be only in one eye now its in both. 😢 i have a mask that i plug in with hear for mine. Thanks docs! Yall r a hoot!! ❤❤
Going to stop wearing contacts for a while. This is my first year wearing daily’s & pretty much wore them on the daily now my eyes are always dry smh. Thank You
PUNCTAL plugs brought immediate relief to my dry eyes. It takes two seconds to be placed into the tear duct. I am being checked for Sjogren's which causes extreme dry eye. Recently my eye started to feel itchy, grainy and lights became very bright. That's when I knew my punctal plug came out. It was replaced and then I felt that dryness again. I guess it wasn't the right size of punctal plug, but once given the right size immediately the dry eye went away
I have severe dry eyes and use Xiidra. It works pretty well, but I still have to use OTC natural tears daily and carry them with me. Certain stores HVAC systems dry my eyes horribly and I can’t stay long. My mouth is also very dry and I take a bottle of water everywhere I go and keep one by my bed at night.
I find that the Cetrizine medication I take for allergies actually improves the moisture level with my eyes which I think may be unusual for an antihistamine medication. My contact lenses feel more comfortable! Thank you Doctors as always a great video!
I have blepharitis, I’ve had dry eyes for over 20 years, they’re more painful than itchy or gritty. Going gluten free, due to celiac disease has helped, as I use less eye drops. I think if you have blepharitis you’re pretty much stuck with it, as I’ve tried everything.
I suffered with tearing eyes for 5 years. It looked like I was crying. The Optometrist told me it was due to all the things mentioned above. I finally went to Boston and it turned out I had blocked tear ducts. Had operation and now no one asks me if I’m upset anymore.
@@myriamdavid8755 buy over the counter Olopatadine HCL .1%. One drop in each eye twice daily. It’s an eye antihistamine for itchy eyes. My ophthalmologist has me on them. REALLY helps!
Are dry eyes more prevalent after you have cataract surgery? I had cataract surgery a decade ago. In the last year, I have dry eyes when I wake up every night. I used artificial tears but it caused a skin rash around the eye.
When menopause hit me (like a Mac truck), my eyes felt like someone had poured sand into them. They were so dry that they actually felt bruised. Thankfully I have a wonderful eye doctor that has helped me so much. Now that I'm 10 years into menopause and 5 years on HRT, I finally feel relief. Plus, my eye doctor was very on top of things and helped me so much. The main thing that helped me was the duct plug. However, I did multiple things before that that gave me some relief just not as much as the plug.
There are actually two causes of dry eyes. The first is not enough tear production (which is addressed in this video), but the second is not enough oil being secreted from the small oil glands on your eyelids. This is called Meibomian Gland Disease (MGD). Without sufficient oil, the tear film evaporates too quickly leading to dry eyes. For the first type, there are prescription drugs such as Restasis to increase tear production. For the MGD, there’s no prescription drug, but symptoms are eased by taking Omega 3’s, using hot compresses on your eyes once a day and using preservative-free eye drops several times a day.
I’ve worn contacts for fifty years without any trouble. If it’s windy I don’t wear them or I give my eyes a break during the week. I’m in my late sixties now and have started having trouble with dry eye late in the day.
Hi Docs - My dry eyes started when I developed Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). I have to insert drops about ten times a day. I have to make sure that I drink my daily "allotment" of water. I also went (mostly) vegetarian. (NO beef at all - just a little chicken) I have to keep an eye on my eGFR. Chronic Kidney Disease is not fun =(
I've suffered dry eyes for 5 months but am getting better now u pple only need to change your lifestyle if u wanna get better too I will just drop some tips that helped me. * limit yourself in fried foods and sugary foods *stay hydrated *limit screen time *when going out in the sun wear glasses possibly put on cap/hat too or u can use umbrella to prevent the sunlight and the rays piercing into your eyes *if the wind is too much wear your eyeglass so that it won't dry off your eyes *avoid smoke or dusted area *avoid bright light or flashy light *when entering inside car bus or any other means of transport just do anything possible that will prevent air entering inside your eyes. you can choose to close the car window, if where you are going is not that too far you can choose to close your eyes if you are not the one driving😂, but the best is to wear that eye glass that will cover every part of your eyes *food rich in omega 3, vitamin A most especially fish and irish potatoes with leafy green too *avoid fragrance and where perfume is being sprayed it will cause u irritaion if you are experiencing dry eyes *don't face your fan in front of you it will dry your eyes and cause irritation *another one is good sleep(avoid staying awake at night allow your eyes to rest). * lubricating eye drop and artficial tears also helps to keep your eyes moisture but plz consult your doctor to tell you how many drops you should be applying a day and when to stop using it. *Also remember to pray for quick healing and recovery very important👍🏻 *See your doctor if not working for you. 👍🏻
I use organic cold oress coconut oil. The kind you find over there with the olive oil only its a solid but turns to oil from the heat of your hands. I pit it o. My eyelids under my eyes and inside crease of my eyes. I use drops in my eyes but the coconut oil stops the unbearable itching and burning of the skin
Thank you for the information. Yes to aging and decrease at times with tears. Over my nursing job I heard comments she/he only making crocodile tears crying without tears. I always thought that this was not what was actually happening. Drugs yes they do give you dry uncomfortable eyes and mouth. Again I noticed compliance was a issue. After personal experience these problems can completely emphases.
What are your thoughts on the eye drops that make the whites of the eyes look brighter and eliminate yellow or redness? Any long term studies on these products?
When I switched from contacts to glasses, my eye irritation issues went away. My contacts were ok for decades, but then irritation gradually developed.
I've had dry eyes for sooo long. The only drops that work are Blink contact drops, even though I don't wear contacts. I've tried Ristasis and Xiidra as well with no luck. I have microcysts on my eyes too, which makes having dry eyes a little scarier.
Drink green juice made from kale, lettuce, celery, etc. In other words, the low sugar kind of green juice. Not any that contain pineapple, banana or apple juice. These are too high in sugar. This good green juice will hydrate you on the cellular level. Then cut out high carb/high sugar foods and you will feel much better.
I would like to hear this, Dr. talk about floaters. I have had one for almost a year and it's very annoying. My eye Dr. tells me there is nothing they can do to treat this problem.
Perhaps I'm crazy, but I've started consuming olive oil and noticed my dry eye has been mitigated. I use a high grade-one source olive oil because there are many radicals. I've also notice many other benefits consuming olive oil in the morning as well as a teaspoon before bed. I still use eye drops to relieve the occasional burning/irritation.
@@ZaharaPL Hi Zahara, I started taking restasis quite a while ago. So it is hard to remember how soon after starting that I began to experience relief. But I seem to recall that full improvement took several months but I enjoyed some improvement almost right away. For example, I started during the dry, winter months when I would sometimes wake up and my eyelids would be "stuck" to my cornea. Opening my eyes would sometimes cause cornea irritation. No fun. That more extreme symptom disappeared relatively soon. A couple weeks at most. I hope this helps.
@@SignorLuigi Thank you for your message. I'm sorry if I'm bothering you, I have one more question. Is the white part of your eye became white again? My eyes and eyelids are red:-( I've been using cyclosporine 2 months already
@@ZaharaPL That’s a good question. I can say the white part of my eyes are not red now unless the pollen levels where I live are extremely high. My eyes are definitely less reactive to pollen since taking Restasis. So I definitely have fewer of these periods where my eyes are red. I don’t know if this applies to your situation. But I hope my answer helps. And you are not bothering me at all with your questions. I am more than happy to help in whatever way I can.
I know you can't dispense medical advice to people who are not your patients but I would like to hear your thoughts on colonoscopy screening. Repeated screenings are pushed like crazy for everyone here in the U.S.
Very interesting I have an autoimmune condition called Connective tissue disease. My eyes are so dry I literally have to open my lids manually in the morning ,just to put the drops in. I’ve tried the gel at night but doesn’t last any longer than the drops which I also have to apply if I wake in the middle of the night. I do wear contacts daily disposals, as I hate my glasses but fortunately the company I buy them from have the choice of fluids they are kept in one of them is very moisturising and therefore my eyes are very comfortable during the day and no drops are needed.
For some convenience try keep a Q tip next to your bed. Remember when we used to have our noses swabed for Covid TESTING our eyes used to water excessively from nose mucosa irritation. I do the same every now and then insert Q tip inside my nose. Very irritating but will stimulate tear production naturally and for free
Great topic docs, I like this topic because I’ve been have watery eyes lately, so I went to the optometrist eye doctor and he prescribed me a eye drop called systane it’s a high tech kind of eye drop and need reading glasses..
Hello doctors I have dry eyes and bliperits too eye very dry blurry vision now I have two small cataracts, I'm using Artelac artificial tears Patricia from dublin ireland 🇮🇪❤️❤️
Another cause of dry eyes can be if you are sitting in front of your computer for far too long. The blue light it emits, simply causes dry eyes. You have to set the computer to low blue light to solve it. Where you do this, is probably individual from computer to computer, but I have an HP computer, and on HP there is an 'HP display control' where I could easily set the computer to Low Blue Light. It helped in a flash, so now my eyes are no longer dry. So try this first if you sit a lot in front of your computer, instead of using a lot of remedies. If that is the reason. then this is much easier and better.
I just started using Serum tears and they have been wonderful. (I have ocular rosacea.) Everything else just seems to irritate my eyes more. I eliminated Restasis years ago, then recently tried a free sample of Xiidra which made my eyes feel worse. (I also take omega-3 capsules and use a Bruder mask. )
@@jenniford311 From what I understand ocular rosacea is a more specific term for dry eye. I have that too. I used ocular antibiotics which got it under control for a bit, but it doesn’t cure it. You can’t be on ocular antibiotics forever. Similarly, you can’t be on corticosteroid drops longterm. I have used everything you described but I have had relative success with Xiidra (failed on Restasis). I’m using Refresh Celluvisc with Systane Hydration PF about 6 times per day. Pataday XStrength once a day (ok, once in awhile twice a day during nasty spring allergy days; don’t tell anyone). Bruder mask was ineffective for me. I also use Ocusoft original eye wipes which require rinsing after use, once a day maybe twice a day now that it’s spring (pollen stuff). I use Muro 5% ointment at night in my left eye because my cornea is spreading apart (not sure of the medical term for it but I get what my doc is telling me). I use Refresh PM ointment in my right eye but darn, it’s unavailable due to a manufacturer supply problem so I’ve switched to Bausch and Lomb Soothe. It’s a 24/7 full time job. Glad I’m retired from my gainfully employed job as a retail pharmacist.
@@jenniford311 Also, I have been taking high quality high concentration fish oil caps for years. No real difference, but I keep taking them. I’m sure that staring at a computer screen for 12 hours per day for more than 35 years is my nemesis. Plus, I wore those plastic contacts lenses way back when. Ughh!
From what I understand, ocular rosacea is the formal term for “dry eye.” I have that too. Antibiotics take care of that but you can’t be on them longterm just like you can’t be on corticosteroid drops to reduce inflammation. I’ve been on both. I take high dose quality fish oil caps. I use Refresh Celluvisc and Systane Hydration PF drops about 6 times per day. I use Muro 5% ointment in my left eye and Refresh PM ointment in my right eye at bedtime although Refresh PM is currently unavailable in the marketplace. So I’m using Soothe ointment by Bausch and Lomb. Muro 5% helps keep my cornea “together” because I’m told dryness splits it apart. I’m really not sure of the medical term for this. Not happening in my right eye… yet. Serum drops are supposed to heal the splitting of my left eye’s cornea and prevent that in my right eye. I hope that’s true. Bruder mask and hot compresses have done nothing for me. I am a retired retail pharmacist. I looked at a computer screen for 35 years. Several of my colleagues are having the same symptoms I have, not to mention bowel and urinary problems from working 12-hour days with no breaks.
I have recently had laser cataract surgery. Almost immediately post op, it feels like I have some sort of glutinous film on my eyes and around my eyelids...like a glue traced around framing the eyes. Vision is slightly blurry. In a followup with my eye specialist, hen(& also the technician) said I may have dry eyes. They recommended drops (which I have used, from.l them from my optometrist and recommended by my pharmacist. None have helped any more than my wiping around the lids with cool, clear water. Apparently this condition occurs after cataract surgery in some patients. However the condition then is more the actual drying of the eyes, restricting of tear ducts? Is this likely a chronic condition for which there is little or nothing that can be done?
Read the label! I was shocked to learn Restasis causes Lymphoma and Kidney Disease. I have several unopened prescription packages that I will not be taking. I never imagined something as simple as eye drops could actually cause harm, and not just to the eyes.
Thank you for the video . However, I am taking fish oils, using preservatives free eyes drops, bruder mask , wash eye lids but still suffering with no improvement. Any advise will be appreciated!
I developed dry eyes about 5 years ago. I am 74. It is making life very difficult for me. I constantly need lubrication and constantly taking grey stringy goo out of my eyes.
He keeps wiping his watch - I can't unsee that! =) One issue I have is my CPAP is i am a side sleeper so the exhaust air deflects off my pillow into my eyes. I found night time gel drops help enormously
I tried the nighttime Gel drops and they were just ok and somewhat helpful, but the same company makes nighttime Ointment and it is so much better. You may do better with the ointment as well.
@@SheilaEnglish2 Oh my gosh, it’s really easy to do. The thought is worse than actually doing it, promise! Wash hands and make sure the ointment tube is clean (store it somewhere clean too), then squeeze ointment amount (according to directions) on pointer finger of your dominant hand, and use finger of non-dominant hand to pull the lower lid out from the middle whereby creating a pocket, wipe the ointment into the pocket (you shouldn’t be near the eyeball at all), and then blink. It will get blurry but that passes after blinking for a bit. Make sense?
Something not mentioned that is recommended by numerous eye specialist in the United States, is to only use "Preservative Free" eye drops for dry eyes.
I can attest to that. And it’s very important info so glad you mentioned it.
Yesss dry eyes and preservatives are definitely not a good mix
Yess many eye dr never mention this
I don’t think the preservative free eye drops help my eyes at all but filtered water seems to help😁
@@janiearmstrong5686 the preservative free drops are even better than filtered water. All filtered water is reducing the chemicals added to water. Preservative free reduces ALL.
I have moderate to severe dry eye. I take flax seed oil and fish oil which keep mine lubricated and no need to get prescription meds. I take one gel capsule of Flax seed at 1000mg and two gel caps of fish oil at 1,000mg each. For the flaxseed I buy from NOW and the premium fish oil is from Natures Way. Both can be ordered online.
Do you take those remedies daily? Tia....
Yes I do, with food.
That’s exactly what I do and it really helps
Me too 👌
I take the omega 3 supplement daily as well. It has made a big difference
These short videos are very very helpful. thanks.
Glad you like them!
Substantially cutting my carbohydrate intake completely resolved my dry eye problem. Same for dry mouth.
Same here. I used to have terrible dry eyes and had to apply artificial tear drops every night. Went low/no carb three years ago, and total relief from dry eyes (and eye floaters) has been an added benefit to losing 150 lbs and keeping off every lb.
My floaters seemed to have really gone down too!@@rontiemens2553
Reducing carbs and sugar helped me. Sometimes it’s a prediabetic/diabetic related symptoms. Not everyone gets this because the condition affects people differently.
Did you cut the simple carbs or complex carbs?
@@zeroamamiya7275 The problem stems from diabetic reaction of too much sugar in your blood. There are different reasons why that happens. You can reduce one or both types of carbs. It depends on how much carbs you eat and how much carbs your body can deal with. You should experiment and see what works for you.
My Opthamologist has me using warm compresses for 10 minutes a day and eye drops. It seems to be helping.Great video!
do you get any reflex tears while crying or cutting onion?
Great “idea” for a topic! Driving long distances in the winter with fans blowing can cause dry eyes and then you need those drops to prevent blurry vision.
Do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
Same with summer with the AC on.
I was recently diagnosed with dry eyes. Using drops and eye wipes plus the heated eye mask. Has helped! Thnx for these videos. It helps to understand and be informed. 😊
Do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
For older women it could be estrogen decline.i had dry eyes starting in perimenopause. After I started hormone replacement my eyes became less dry
do you get any reflex tears while crying or cutting onion?
Cutting out gluten eliminated my dry eye! My eye doctor thought I was taking something because it was so dramatically different than the year before!
wow, interesting. congrats
Could you tell me what were your symptoms? Do you have tears while crying or cutting onion? Or your eyes were completely dry?
Aviez vous une sécheresse oculaire sévère ou petite? Je suis très étonné!
Thank you for your many informative videos.
0:10 Oral omega 3 fish oil helps as well, takes a few weeks to kick in. And artificial tears (preservatives free).
Awesome
I'm very certain that would help, but fish oil doesn't like me. I put it in, but it comes back out. I do take flaxseed oil, I wonder if that's good or bad?
@@MargoLilly The fish oil has slightly more benefits for heart and inflammation with active EPA and DHA omega-3. I read studies that favored ground flax seed, over the oil for blood pressure control. However the flaxseed oil still has alpha-linolenic acid omega-3, which breaks down during digestion and converts to DHA and EPA. So it gets there the long way around. 😊 PS you always want to check with a doctor or online for any drug interactions for either fish or flax oil, especially blood thinners, blood pressure meds.
@@MargoLillyThe Omega 3 fat in flaxseeds and Flaxseed oil is alpha-linolenic acid, which our bodies convert into DHA like what's present in fish oil; I have dry eyes related to rosacea, and I add a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds to my breakfast cereal, which I've found helpful; plus I've also seen plant-based DHA supplements at my local health food store, which may agree with you better.
Castor oil is a miracle for dry eyes
I had dry eyes to the point that my eyes geared so much, my skin on my face changed texture.
I started with Omega 3 fish oil, just from Costco. Likely 90% of the time, big improvement.
I add an extra capsule to alleviate
Thanks for sharing!!
I had constant blepharitis from age 5 until about age 14. This was during the '70s and early '80s. I was already shy and having big eyes with blepharitis did not help! You can imagine how I struggled with self-esteem. Nothing worked until finally in the early '80s, my opthomologist prescribed blehamide eye drops.
I’m going to ck this out
I got dry eye syndrome from chemo. I could barely see because of all the tears. Systane gel drops worked well. It did subside as did all the other annoying side effects of chemotherapy.
I actually have the two tear ducts in my right eye plugged with something smaller than a grain of sand. Although one came out once and it felt like a shard of glass, probably because I was having trouble with my eye at the time. I had scar tissue on my cornea ulcerated, extremely painful giving me my first migraine for 4 days. My ulcerated scar was unheard of making it secondary, like you mentioned. Sjorgens was suspected but there retesting me again in every way possible again. Ugh!! I’m changing everything about myself now. I pray I can make my health better. ♥️✌🏽🙏🏽
do you get any reflex tears while crying or cutting onion?
Amen you will surely get better
I went to an eye doctor when I had sharp pains in my eyeball. I was quite surprised to learn it was just dry eye. Pleased it was something so easy to correct, with eye drops and mask, just like you mentioned.
How are u now?
At my recent eye exam my optometrist said I have dry eyes so I’ve started using artificial tears. My only complaint is that they are expensive.
The RX is indeed expensive, but it’s also supposed to be corrective. I had an optometrist tell me I could use one caplet twice a day: just save the morning one for night. Of course that doesn’t work well when traveling but it can cut the costs in half. P.S. my dad was given the same advice with a different doc!
Growing old is a very expensive undertaking…. I guess the only alternative to the expense is….. 😂
There’s also OCuSOFT eye cleaning foam, and the Bruder eye mask. The foam cleans away debris and oils. Keeping the eyelid closed, lightly scrub with finger tips and a light touch, all along the eyelash line both top and bottom. Then rinse off. It’s awesome because your eyes feel clean afterward. The mask gets heated up in the microwave for 20-30 seconds and you lay it on your closed eyes for 10 minutes, once or twice a day. The heat melts the natural oils that gather at the lash follicles and these oils help keep your eyes moist. The oils can get clogged and this contributes to your dryness. An air purifier (or more) in your home can also help.
Also, Low Dose Naltrxone (LDN) helps some people.
Yes I use 8-9 per day and its very expensive 😣
My ophthalmologist suggested rapid blinking, specifically 20 quick blinks every 20 minutes (!) and this does seem to bring some relief. Blinking apparently triggers release of tears somewhat.
Awesome
Wow, thanks. My eyes are dry right now with contacts in. Tried it and it helped!
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Thank you all for these videos. You just confirmed what my optometrist has been telling me. I never thought my days of more blurred vision were bcuz of dry eyes!!! I’ve been using the heated eye mask and wipes for my eye lids. Also dry eye drops. It’s working!😊
You got this!
Do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
This one hits home for me, I have dry eyes and I use prescription drops.
Prescribed drops are extremely expensive and insurance pays the least amount for them!
I've had cataract surgery on both eyes and my vision has improved greatly but it gets blurry when my eyes get too dry.
I'm sure most of my dry eyes and mouth are from some medication I'm taking. I haven't heard about using a warm cloth over my eyes but I'm going to try it.
People should be careful about what they put in their eyes. Remember the cheaper the product, the less it will truly help. Your eyes are precious and will give you the gift of sight!
Thanks for sharing another great video!👍
The Bruder eye mask is great. You can hand wash it when you feel it’s dirty but I always keep it clean by using clean towels to transport it and underneath it while heating up in the microwave. Put overnight ointments in the eye after you use the mask to keep the mask clean. Also, pure birch xylitol gums or mints, or just straight crystals, helps you produce more saliva and protects your oral health.
Welcome Vickie!!
Yes sounds helpful
Thanks for the tips!
If they ever talk about oral health, I'll probably write a complete essay! After all the jaw surgeries, a very limited opening and difficulty chewing, I've had so many problems in my mouth and consequently have lost several teeth.
And because of all the trouble I've had, I can't wear a standard denture and I'm having enough trouble with a partial.
I'm working with an oral surgeon and a prosthodontist. Their hope is to place two implants and attach a permanent bridge if I can open enough for them to hammer the implants in. You have to have enough room just to get the implants secured in place. If that's successful, I should get the bridge next.
I can't even open my mouth enough for the impressions, they have to use the pedo impression trays.
I hope, some day, that I'll be able to eat like a normal person. I've had braces twice and arch bars after a jaw surgery and my jaws were wired shut (at Thanksgiving).
It's a very long process before all the work is done. I guess this is the beginning of my essay.😉
I spent 11 years having surgeries, I have several crowns and even had a root canal (on my birthday). I'll spare you all of the details but I'm finally at a place where I have hope for a solution.
I've had so many jaw surgeries that regular dental work doesn't bother me.
I started using Biotene for my dry mouth. I don't chew gum very often because it wears out my jaws. I've heard lemon drops help with dry mouth but my jaws don't like citrus.
I appreciate all the tips, I'm always looking for other things I can do. One day I'll be able to eat steak again (sorry Dr Weening).😘 Or take a bite of celery!☺️
Both my better half and I suffer from chronic dry eye. Our optometrist is authorized to use the "Lipiflow" procedure and has significantly helped both of us. Along with daily heat mask applications, 2000 units of fish oil, Restasis drops, lubricating drops, eyelash cleaning with foam/pads and finally blinking exercises have significantly helped us opening the oil pores in the lower lid. All of that well worth it! Thanks guys for another great video!
Lipiflow is expensive and not paid for by insurance. I've had it twice at $700 a pop. Helps for a while but you have to do it yearly.
@@gosman949 You are correct, it is expensive. I've had it a couple of times and the last procedure's effects lasted 4 years so I considered it worthwhile...as you say YMMV.
@@gosman949Mine was covered fully.
Do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
Salut, moi j'ai fais le Lipiflow et ca a fonctionné pendant 7 mois. Le second traitement n'a plus jamais fonctionné et les autres non plus malheureusement! Je suis dégouté!!!
For anybody struggling with dry eyes. Try the eyebrow exercise. Lift each one, one at a time like ”the rock” look up who the rock is and his famous eyebrow lift lol. Do these for about 30 minutes. Be sure to switch eyebrows! Nobody will share this information and many sites have took my comments down. This has stopped my dry eye completely and it is no where to be found. I wish y'all the best I love you all. #defeatdryeye
My self treatment is.... genteel over night gel, I made an eye cover from a knee high cotton sock, filled it with rice. I just pop the sock in the micro for one minute and put it on my eyes for 10 minutes. Works for me.
Informative video. I found that washing my eyelashes with an otc cleanser when taking a shower helps tremendously. And I finally realized why Dr. Bish has such shiny watch. (Next vid on nervous tics?)
Thanks for sharing!!
I had terribly dry eyes but changed my diet about 6 years ago to low carb. My eyes used to sting even putting in drops because they were so dry. It solved my problem, and I wear contacts all day (I take them out at night). I think insulin resistance might be a contributing factor.
Getting rid of sugar and refined carbs helps almost everything. Complex carbs are ok and actually good for you.
Do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
@@TalkingWithDocs eye brite surgery is one way out
My Opthamologist gave me a sample of Systane Complete a few years ago…that’s what I’ve been using.
That is what I use as well. It works! And it’s the only over the counter dry eye drops that helped my dry eyes.
@@kristieangel5682Do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
Thanks for addressing this topic.
No worries!
Very timely. Now I'm hopeful and motivated.
Thank you so very helpful , some days I can’t see my eyes water so much , will definitely start omega 3 🙌
Take cod liver oil
Spartan-level cutting down of sugar intake literally changes the dry eye (and other Metabolic problems)
Agree get rid of the sugar!
Use warm compression like steamed cloth or cloth soaked in hot water for cheaper solutions
do you get any reflex tears while crying or cutting onion?
Hi guys thanks for that information on dry eyes. It’s something I suffer with. I found out accidentally that when I can’t see properly with blurry vision It’s because of the dryness. After I’ve used the drops vision all comes clear like magic! 👍😃
Do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
@@medhikasingh6327hey I am suffering from dry eyes past one month. I get tears while cutting onions. Do u?
@@shantiw90 yes do you get tears when you cry?
@@medhikasingh6327 very rare case that too just a single drop. Are u suffering from dry eyes? If yes, from how long and what medication have u been taking?
@@shantiw90 its been almost 3-4 years now,i dont need drops anymore,took homeopathy
Grateful n thankful dr zalzal n colleagues very informative n helpful b blessed
Also, if offices would get rid of fluorescent lighting, it would alleviate dry eye (and headaches, too) for lots of people who work in them. Those lights are awful.
I appreciated Dr Zalzal’s subtle puns which went unappreciated.
Oh they were appreciated 😀
Try saying a plethora of blepharitis five times.
I only wear glasses and habe dry eyes. Im not a candidate for contacts as per my optometrist. I have an astigmatism in both eyes used to be only in one eye now its in both. 😢 i have a mask that i plug in with hear for mine. Thanks docs! Yall r a hoot!! ❤❤
Do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
Going to stop wearing contacts for a while. This is my first year wearing daily’s & pretty much wore them on the daily now my eyes are always dry smh. Thank You
Excellent...as always. Thank you Docs!
PUNCTAL plugs brought immediate relief to my dry eyes. It takes two seconds to be placed into the tear duct. I am being checked for Sjogren's which causes extreme dry eye. Recently my eye started to feel itchy, grainy and lights became very bright. That's when I knew my punctal plug came out. It was replaced and then I felt that dryness again. I guess it wasn't the right size of punctal plug, but once given the right size immediately the dry eye went away
Do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
I have severe dry eyes and use Xiidra. It works pretty well, but I still have to use OTC natural tears daily and carry them with me. Certain stores HVAC systems dry my eyes horribly and I can’t stay long. My mouth is also very dry and I take a bottle of water everywhere I go and keep one by my bed at night.
Good idea
You might want to get assessed for sjogren's syndrome.
I find that the Cetrizine medication I take for allergies actually improves the moisture level with my eyes which I think may be unusual for an antihistamine medication. My contact lenses feel more comfortable! Thank you Doctors as always a great video!
I have blepharitis, I’ve had dry eyes for over 20 years, they’re more painful than itchy or gritty. Going gluten free, due to celiac disease has helped, as I use less eye drops. I think if you have blepharitis you’re pretty much stuck with it, as I’ve tried everything.
I suffered with tearing eyes for 5 years. It looked like I was crying. The Optometrist told me it was due to all the things mentioned above. I finally went to Boston and it turned out I had blocked tear ducts. Had operation and now no one asks me if I’m upset anymore.
That’s great!
Benfotiamine has been the best help for my eyes of any nutritional supplement I've tried.
Thanks for sharing
Castor oil on eyelids before bedtime best thing ever
I am now doing that. Who would’ve thought??!!
Yes. It works! Mine are dry again since I stopped it.
Doing that every night
Still have dry red itching eyes
@@myriamdavid8755 might have an answer infection or an allergy? Some things are not suitable for everyone. Go see an eye doctor asap.
@@myriamdavid8755 buy over the counter Olopatadine HCL .1%. One drop in each eye twice daily. It’s an eye antihistamine for itchy eyes. My ophthalmologist has me on them. REALLY helps!
Are dry eyes more prevalent after you have cataract surgery? I had cataract surgery a decade ago. In the last year, I have dry eyes when I wake up every night. I used artificial tears but it caused a skin rash around the eye.
When menopause hit me (like a Mac truck), my eyes felt like someone had poured sand into them. They were so dry that they actually felt bruised. Thankfully I have a wonderful eye doctor that has helped me so much. Now that I'm 10 years into menopause and 5 years on HRT, I finally feel relief. Plus, my eye doctor was very on top of things and helped me so much. The main thing that helped me was the duct plug. However, I did multiple things before that that gave me some relief just not as much as the plug.
Thanks for this info. I had cataract surgery and have dry eye. Good info that I can try all eye drops to see what is best.🤗
Do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
@@medhikasingh6327 yes
There are actually two causes of dry eyes. The first is not enough tear production (which is addressed in this video), but the second is not enough oil being secreted from the small oil glands on your eyelids. This is called Meibomian Gland Disease (MGD). Without sufficient oil, the tear film evaporates too quickly leading to dry eyes. For the first type, there are prescription drugs such as Restasis to increase tear production. For the MGD, there’s no prescription drug, but symptoms are eased by taking Omega 3’s, using hot compresses on your eyes once a day and using preservative-free eye drops several times a day.
@kikilynn1167. Thank you!
Yes, thank you, I have the MGD type and I was surprised that the docs did not even mention that
@@BarBar12022Do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
Finally someone mentions MGD- one of biggest causes of dry eye complications.
I’ve worn contacts for fifty years without any trouble. If it’s windy I don’t wear them or I give my eyes a break during the week. I’m in my late sixties now and have started having trouble with dry eye late in the day.
Eye haven’t watched you both in a while but I kept an EYE out you… I will share this video with a few people that have contacts and Dey eyes…😊
Welcome back!
Hi Docs - My dry eyes started when I developed Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). I have to insert drops about ten times a day. I have to make sure that I drink my daily "allotment" of water. I also went (mostly) vegetarian. (NO beef at all - just a little chicken) I have to keep an eye on my eGFR. Chronic Kidney Disease is not fun =(
timely topic for me, having this issue for several years and your videos are always presented well
Thanks. Hope it gets better
Do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
I've suffered dry eyes for 5 months but am getting better now u pple only need to change your lifestyle if u wanna get better too I will just drop some tips that helped me.
* limit yourself in fried foods and sugary foods *stay hydrated
*limit screen time
*when going out in the sun wear glasses possibly put on cap/hat too or u can use umbrella to prevent the sunlight and the rays piercing into your eyes
*if the wind is too much wear your eyeglass so that it won't dry off your eyes
*avoid smoke or dusted area
*avoid bright light or flashy light
*when entering inside car bus or any other means of transport just do anything possible that will prevent air entering inside your eyes. you can choose to close the car window, if where you are going is not that too far you can choose to close your eyes if you are not the one driving😂, but the best is to wear that eye glass that will cover every part of your eyes
*food rich in omega 3, vitamin A most especially fish and irish potatoes with leafy green too
*avoid fragrance and where perfume is being sprayed it will cause u irritaion if you are experiencing dry eyes
*don't face your fan in front of you it will dry your eyes and cause irritation
*another one is good sleep(avoid staying awake at night allow your eyes to rest).
* lubricating eye drop and artficial tears also helps to keep your eyes moisture but plz consult your doctor to tell you how many drops you should be applying a day and when to stop using it.
*Also remember to pray for quick healing and recovery very important👍🏻
*See your doctor if not working for you. 👍🏻
I use organic cold oress coconut oil. The kind you find over there with the olive oil only its a solid but turns to oil from the heat of your hands. I pit it o. My eyelids under my eyes and inside crease of my eyes. I use drops in my eyes but the coconut oil stops the unbearable itching and burning of the skin
Great tip!
Thank you for the information. Yes to aging and decrease at times with tears. Over my nursing job I heard comments she/he only making crocodile tears crying without tears. I always thought that this was not what was actually happening. Drugs yes they do give you dry uncomfortable eyes and mouth. Again I noticed compliance was a issue. After personal experience these problems can completely emphases.
I can’t cry.
Timely for me. Thank you.
You are so welcome
I’m surprised you did not recommend preservative free eye drops. My ophthalmologist said that’s a real problem sometimes even causing dry eyes.
What are your thoughts on the eye drops that make the whites of the eyes look brighter and eliminate yellow or redness? Any long term studies on these products?
When I switched from contacts to glasses, my eye irritation issues went away. My contacts were ok for decades, but then irritation gradually developed.
That’s interesting
Thank you so much, Doctors! I am so grateful for your help! ♥
I've had dry eyes for sooo long. The only drops that work are Blink contact drops, even though I don't wear contacts. I've tried Ristasis and Xiidra as well with no luck. I have microcysts on my eyes too, which makes having dry eyes a little scarier.
Do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
@@medhikasingh6327 yup I do
Please talk about ocular rosacea!
I have dry everything - eyes, mouth, throat, skin - despite drinking plenty of water. Quite annoying.
I suggest you see a doctor. Your symptoms are same as Sjogrens, an autoimmune disorder. Also keep the dry eyes lubricated.
Drink green juice made from kale, lettuce, celery, etc. In other words, the low sugar kind of green juice. Not any that contain pineapple, banana or apple juice. These are too high in sugar. This good green juice will hydrate you on the cellular level. Then cut out high carb/high sugar foods and you will feel much better.
So sorry also avoid fried food too for your dry eyes
I would like to hear this, Dr. talk about floaters. I have had one for almost a year and it's very annoying. My eye Dr. tells me there is nothing they can do to treat this problem.
We have actually recorded this video and it will be released soon!
Perhaps I'm crazy, but I've started consuming olive oil and noticed my dry eye has been mitigated. I use a high grade-one source olive oil because there are many radicals. I've also notice many other benefits consuming olive oil in the morning as well as a teaspoon before bed. I still use eye drops to relieve the occasional burning/irritation.
The eye docs recommend flax seed oil capsules.
You guys are GOD give to us ,thanks a million times 🙏🌹!
Well no but happy to help!
Restasis has been a game changer for me. 👀🥰🙌
How long did you wait for the results?
@@ZaharaPL Hi Zahara, I started taking restasis quite a while ago. So it is hard to remember how soon after starting that I began to experience relief. But I seem to recall that full improvement took several months but I enjoyed some improvement almost right away. For example, I started during the dry, winter months when I would sometimes wake up and my eyelids would be "stuck" to my cornea. Opening my eyes would sometimes cause cornea irritation. No fun. That more extreme symptom disappeared relatively soon. A couple weeks at most. I hope this helps.
Me too!
@@SignorLuigi
Thank you for your message. I'm sorry if I'm bothering you, I have one more question. Is the white part of your eye became white again? My eyes and eyelids are red:-( I've been using cyclosporine 2 months already
@@ZaharaPL That’s a good question. I can say the white part of my eyes are not red now unless the pollen levels where I live are extremely high. My eyes are definitely less reactive to pollen since taking Restasis. So I definitely have fewer of these periods where my eyes are red. I don’t know if this applies to your situation. But I hope my answer helps. And you are not bothering me at all with your questions. I am more than happy to help in whatever way I can.
Thanks so much for all this great information. What does the doctor think of the eye products that make the white of the eye even whiter ? Thanks.
Great information, great video! The explanation is very easy to understand! Thank you for sharing about "How To Stop Dry Eyes"!
I know you can't dispense medical advice to people who are not your patients but I would like to hear your thoughts on colonoscopy screening. Repeated screenings are pushed like crazy for everyone here in the U.S.
I also find I need to be consistent with drinking enough water., particularly now that I am getting older.
Yes many of us don’t drink enough
Also if you have cold winters increase the humidity in your house your eyes dry out just like your skin
After getting new lenses implanted my eyes never fully recovered. I have had dry eyes at night ever since and use artificial tears now.
Sorry to hear that. It is frustrating for sure
Very interesting I have an autoimmune condition called Connective tissue disease. My eyes are so dry I literally have to open my lids manually in the morning ,just to put the drops in. I’ve tried the gel at night but doesn’t last any longer than the drops which I also have to apply if I wake in the middle of the night. I do wear contacts daily disposals, as I hate my glasses but fortunately the company I buy them from have the choice of fluids they are kept in one of them is very moisturising and therefore my eyes are very comfortable during the day and no drops are needed.
So sorry to hear this Sharon
For some convenience try keep a Q tip next to your bed. Remember when we used to have our noses swabed for Covid TESTING our eyes used to water excessively from nose mucosa irritation. I do the same every now and then insert Q tip inside my nose. Very irritating but will stimulate tear production naturally and for free
@@TalkingWithDocs😮
Wish you would have mentioned Sjogren’s
I learned that I'm allergic to the preservatives in eye drops. I now use eye drops without preservatives. Works well.
Great topic docs, I like this topic because I’ve been have watery eyes lately, so I went to the optometrist eye doctor and he prescribed me a eye drop called systane it’s a high tech kind of eye drop and need reading glasses..
Hello doctors I have dry eyes and bliperits too eye very dry blurry vision now I have two small cataracts, I'm using Artelac artificial tears Patricia from dublin ireland 🇮🇪❤️❤️
I have stopped dairy product nuts and chocolate and i feel much better
Another cause of dry eyes can be if you are sitting in front of your computer for far too long. The blue light it emits, simply causes dry eyes.
You have to set the computer to low blue light to solve it.
Where you do this, is probably individual from computer to computer, but I have an HP computer, and on HP there is an 'HP display control' where I could easily set the computer to Low Blue Light. It helped in a flash, so now my eyes are no longer dry.
So try this first if you sit a lot in front of your computer, instead of using a lot of remedies. If that is the reason. then this is much easier and better.
I found creatine was creating really dry and irritated eyes. Stopped it and back to normal now.
Great information! Thank you!
Have tried everything Rx and OTC for dry eye. Going for serum tears next. Then corneal surgery.
Good luck
I just started using Serum tears and they have been wonderful. (I have ocular rosacea.) Everything else just seems to irritate my eyes more. I eliminated Restasis years ago, then recently tried a free sample of Xiidra which made my eyes feel worse. (I also take omega-3 capsules and use a Bruder mask. )
@@jenniford311 From what I understand ocular rosacea is a more specific term for dry eye. I have that too. I used ocular antibiotics which got it under control for a bit, but it doesn’t cure it. You can’t be on ocular antibiotics forever. Similarly, you can’t be on corticosteroid drops longterm. I have used everything you described but I have had relative success with Xiidra (failed on Restasis). I’m using Refresh Celluvisc with Systane Hydration PF about 6 times per day. Pataday XStrength once a day (ok, once in awhile twice a day during nasty spring allergy days; don’t tell anyone). Bruder mask was ineffective for me. I also use Ocusoft original eye wipes which require rinsing after use, once a day maybe twice a day now that it’s spring (pollen stuff). I use Muro 5% ointment at night in my left eye because my cornea is spreading apart (not sure of the medical term for it but I get what my doc is telling me). I use Refresh PM ointment in my right eye but darn, it’s unavailable due to a manufacturer supply problem so I’ve switched to Bausch and Lomb Soothe. It’s a 24/7 full time job. Glad I’m retired from my gainfully employed job as a retail pharmacist.
@@jenniford311 Also, I have been taking high quality high concentration fish oil caps for years. No real difference, but I keep taking them. I’m sure that staring at a computer screen for 12 hours per day for more than 35 years is my nemesis. Plus, I wore those plastic contacts lenses way back when. Ughh!
From what I understand, ocular rosacea is the formal term for “dry eye.” I have that too. Antibiotics take care of that but you can’t be on them longterm just like you can’t be on corticosteroid drops to reduce inflammation. I’ve been on both. I take high dose quality fish oil caps. I use Refresh Celluvisc and Systane Hydration PF drops about 6 times per day. I use Muro 5% ointment in my left eye and Refresh PM ointment in my right eye at bedtime although Refresh PM is currently unavailable in the marketplace. So I’m using Soothe ointment by Bausch and Lomb. Muro 5% helps keep my cornea “together” because I’m told dryness splits it apart. I’m really not sure of the medical term for this. Not happening in my right eye… yet. Serum drops are supposed to heal the splitting of my left eye’s cornea and prevent that in my right eye. I hope that’s true. Bruder mask and hot compresses have done nothing for me. I am a retired retail pharmacist. I looked at a computer screen for 35 years. Several of my colleagues are having the same symptoms I have, not to mention bowel and urinary problems from working 12-hour days with no breaks.
My eye doctor said exactly the same thing and has me using the mask, drops, and taking omega3.
Glad to hear it
I have recently had laser cataract surgery. Almost immediately post op, it feels like I have some sort of glutinous film on my eyes and around my eyelids...like a glue traced around framing the eyes. Vision is slightly blurry. In a followup with my eye specialist, hen(& also the technician) said I may have dry eyes. They recommended drops (which I have used, from.l them from my optometrist and recommended by my pharmacist. None have helped any more than my wiping around the lids with cool, clear water. Apparently this condition occurs after cataract surgery in some patients. However the condition then is more the actual drying of the eyes, restricting of tear ducts?
Is this likely a chronic condition for which there is little or nothing that can be done?
It is hard to say early on. Many improve but there is a chance it will persist. Sorry to hear this
I find it difficult to use drops there seem to go everywhere but in the eye
Excellent video. Thank you
Restasis is wonderful.
Glad it's working for you
Hard on the liver.
Restassis also suppresses your immune system.
Read the label! I was shocked to learn Restasis causes Lymphoma and Kidney Disease. I have several unopened prescription packages that I will not be taking. I never imagined something as simple as eye drops could actually cause harm, and not just to the eyes.
I noticed dramatically increased dry eye symptoms after having Botox to treat my frawn lines
That's interesting
Thanks for the info!
Any time!
I have hashimotos I believe thyroid problems are one cause of dry eye.
Thank you for the video . However, I am taking fish oils, using preservatives free eyes drops, bruder mask , wash eye lids but still suffering with no improvement. Any advise will be appreciated!
I developed dry eyes about 5 years ago. I am 74. It is making life very difficult for me. I constantly need lubrication and constantly taking grey stringy goo out of my eyes.
I had my ducts plugged several years ago helped greatly and so did restasis, unfortunately insurance stopped covering restasis
Great video! I always learn so much! You guys are the best. Keep up the great work.
I didn’t think preservative free eydrops helped my eyes at all but filtered water helps
He keeps wiping his watch - I can't unsee that! =) One issue I have is my CPAP is i am a side sleeper so the exhaust air deflects off my pillow into my eyes. I found night time gel drops help enormously
Oh no!
Try a fabric eye mask
I tried the nighttime Gel drops and they were just ok and somewhat helpful, but the same company makes nighttime Ointment and it is so much better. You may do better with the ointment as well.
@@Maggie-zr2owGetting ointment into your eyes seems awfully tricky so I’ve never persisted. Any tips?
@@SheilaEnglish2 Oh my gosh, it’s really easy to do. The thought is worse than actually doing it, promise! Wash hands and make sure the ointment tube is clean (store it somewhere clean too), then squeeze ointment amount (according to directions) on pointer finger of your dominant hand, and use finger of non-dominant hand to pull the lower lid out from the middle whereby creating a pocket, wipe the ointment into the pocket (you shouldn’t be near the eyeball at all), and then blink. It will get blurry but that passes after blinking for a bit. Make sense?