4 Natural Dry Eye Treatments that ACTUALLY WORK | Ophthalmologist

[@MichaelRChuaMD]

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[@thegiulianob]

Hi Dr Chua, have you seen studies on using GLA along Omega 3s for dry eyes? I saw Hydroeyes uses GLA (via black currant oil) and just got some black currant oil for much cheaper so I'm taking that along with Omega 3 and curious if theres good evidence for it

[@bjrnironside318]

I have a blepharitis problem. My eyes are red, burning and stinging. There is dryness. What do you recommend me to do? Help me. I've been living like this for 2 years. I'm very bad.

[@MChacon2011]

I swill start IPL treatments soon. What is your take on the treatments? Thanks, Marie 😀

[@AhaMomentsIIDevLLC]

Preservatives free eye drops. Please make safe eye compress products. Organic materials. Dr. Patryce

[@tashamazarin]

Good information ty

[@Pinkheartbwell]

1. Decrease screen time (every 20 minute blink break) 2. 3:20 Moisture chamber glasses and goggles (silicone eye cups preventing tears from evaporating, block pollen etc.., needs to be well fitted) like manufacturer sienna 3. Raise humidity in environment. Humidifier. In car air vent not facing face. 4. Warm compress 8:20 mark. Optimized when: atleast 104 deg (warm towel can cool off) dont want to heat too much for burn. Recommened 20-25 minutes 111 to 113 deg (ideal temp for warm compress) 1-2 x/days 16:04 experiment used a pizza thermometer. And checked temp of eyes as well as warm compress.. Reached eyelid temp ideal is 105 deg (i may use my silicone water bottle) he used electrical warm eye compress on high and eye lid stayed at 105 deg after 20 min. 5. 24 min mark. After warm compress do strong blinks. Counter traction massage using clean hands. 6. 27:00 minute mark. Omega 3 fatty acid oils. Flax..etc. research may not support evidence. Some people have said it helped 31:00 mark overall review What about eye drops?

[@maribellsanchez3554]

@pinkheartbwell - great outline!

[@bethcarmical1679]

0:18 I have suffered from dry eyes for decades and recently developed surfer’s eye. The two issues are likely related. Diet has helped some, but it has never been enough. I write to celebrate true relief with the recommended compress. I have tried compresses before but my homemade compresses were always too hot/too cold and I doubt the sessions ever lasted 20 minutes. My compress arrived yesterday and I applied it right away. My eyes were literally so oily afterward that I could not focus. This morning, my eyes feel fabulous. This is the only true relief I have ever experienced. I bought the less expensive model which does not have a temperature reading. I used it one notch below max and it was perfect for me. Thanks so much for sharing this meaningful tip.

[@angiekitson-harris4257]

Hi, so glad to hear that the compresses helped you so much,.which one did you actually buy? Have sent a fortune on all the " latest" to improve dry eyes and other things, but am willing to try, from your positive and helpful testimony as well. Which one did you get? I live in Mexico, so it's not always possible to get things sent here unfortunately.

[@margaretcordova3268]

You know I was putting oil on my face because my skin was so dry! So once I quit doing that my eyes are totally fine. I had no clue that I was moisturizing way too much! Good to know about what you used…

[@Preteahumblegirl]

Where you purchased it from

[@reasonjo]

Interesting! I apply an oily ointment (VitA-POS) to my eyes every night and sleep with an eye mask as advised by optometrist. When I wake up I have difficulty focusing until I've washed my face and applied some articficial tears. I guess that's a good indicator that it's actually working. (It's a pain in the butt when I wake up in the wee small hours and I'm trying to read what time it is!!》

[@healthylife4eva]

@@reasonjowhich brand?

[@Sandra-lw9xu]

If you get dry eyes at night, use Glad Press 'n Seal. Cut 2 squares off at least 2" larger than your eyes so they fully cover around your eyes. Press them on over your eyes before going to bed. They need to be big enough to cover the whole area around your eyes, not just your eyes. No air can get in making a complete seal around your eyes. Yes, they stay in place all night and are completely sanitary to use because nothing can get in under them. When you wake up, you will have a lot of moisture under them that kept your eyes moist all night long. They will stay moist until you remove them. It's more comfortable and cheaper than goggles and eye masks. I have MGD and RCE, and this works great. Good luck!

[@brucelee7782]

sounds like a good idea but I cant imagine putting plastic over your skin is good in the long term. Maybe the skin wont be able to breathe or other unknown side effects

[@glucosewhisperer]

awesome tip!

[@annharper8342]

i use cotton pads slightly moistened and then apply saran wrap on top. Not for sleeping but as a daytime resting treat .

[@semonebrisson2552]

I use Bruder moist heat compress. It's worked great for years. Microwave 20 seconds.Follow directions...I think it has silicone beads in it and is washable.

[@sheilasloggins5771]

So this is useful.

[@beverlytaylor-mack9050]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr Chua! You just saved me from spending $975.00 on a “Blephex” procedure “prescribed” by my Ophthalmologist!! You also confirmed my preferred selection of an electric heat mask rather than a microwave version recommended by the office salesperson. Thirdly, I now know that individual blister “vials” are more prone to contamination than Systane special packaged bottles. Your videos have given me the unbiased information and confidence to treat my dry eyes safely, effectively, and efficiently at home. I’m a very disciplined and frugal individual…I can do this! Thank you! I wish you abundant prosperity, love and light! 🙏🏾

[@bjrnironside318]

I don't know English. What exactly is explained in this video? Do you have any suggestions? Could you please tell me what to do for dry eyes?

[@jasons1545]

Thanks Dr. Chua. This is by far the best video for treating dry eye symptoms naturally with scientific data to back them up. Please make more videos like this and give us recommendations of the products that we can try at home.

[@bjrnironside318]

I don't know English. What exactly is explained in this video? Do you have any suggestions? Could you please tell me what to do for dry eyes?

[@bjrnironside318]

I have a blepharitis problem. My eyes are red, burning and stinging. There is dryness. What do you recommend me to do? Help me. I've been living like this for 2 years. I'm very bad.

[@hotsupplementreviews4252]

@@bjrnironside318Have you tried going to an eye doctor, an ophthalmologist ? The doctor here suggests some natural remedies, such as blinking your eyes often, usingSome fancy special glasses that lock in moisture into your eyes. at the end of the video he has all of his suggestions typed up On the screen,so perhaps it would be easier for you to understand. Honestly, I don’t even know half of the things he’s talking about, and I speak English lol. Best of luck to you, let me know how it goes.

[@lynng]

I found the Aroma electrical compress on Amazon last year. I’m a patient and told my eye specialist and optometrist about it! It’s amazing. But… I had only been using it for 10 min. Thanks! Going forward I’ll use it for 20 min. EXCELLENT video! 😊

[@dogie8c]

Update?

[@abc_13579]

I want to thank you. I have the same Aroma Season eyelid warmer that you have, and it never occurred to me to use a pizza thermometer to check its temperature. When I did so, I saw that if I plug it into my battery pac, it only heats up to 30° C even after a full 20 minutes. I noticed you plugged yours directly into the wall. I tried that, and lo and behold-it reached 40° C just like yours! Thank you so much for making me aware of the importance of plugging it into a wall outlet.

[@mariondaly8172]

Thank you Dr Chua. You obviously care deeply about your profession and your patients. As the video indicates you are willing to go to any length to help them. God bless you.

[@sarahe3643]

This is by far the most helpful video for dry eyes. Thank you! 🥺❤

[@lav7161]

This video was so jam packed. My dry eye has been terrible for almost a year and a half. Can't wait to try these out

[@cxlmobileheadlightrestorat7906]

Any update?

[@lav7161]

@cxlmobileheadlightrestorat7906 I noticed foods are a huge factor to dry eye for me. I noticed dairy, chocolate, tea and heavy alcohol use triggers my dry eye. I use eye drops every day. Morning and afternoon. Sometimes, even before I go to bed if I feel like the dry eye is coming. So 2-3 drops a day.

[@cxlmobileheadlightrestorat7906]

@@lav7161 thank you for the update! Tea is an interesting one for sure!

[@justplainamerican]

You should get a kickback. I just ordered the eye warmer thing. I'm glad I stumbled across your videos. Your common sense, practical approach and easy going style make a nice change from so many videos I've watched.

[@sharoncaverlee2803]

I love the clear details you give. And the time you put in to show real results.

[@lynngrant3068]

Best extremely thorough video ever. Thank you for taking the time

[@themintleaf1778]

Excellent Vlog. I find you genuine and straight forward honest. That is what we need instead of buying products that does not help.

[@sparklej1142]

What I'm doing more often to help my eyes is standing in the shower letting warm water run on my eyes and face. It helps my sinus problem and my eyes and it's so pleasant. Never measured temperature, but feels so good. Really good video. I've had my doctor tell me the same things you're saying but often I miss the key points. I don't think I'm incapable of learning... honestly I just don't want to change my viewing habits.

[@thinkathena2]

Thank you for this info. I've spent the past number of years dealing with dry eye that has been getting worse through the years with no relief. Even the recent 2 month treatment of Oxevate did nothing (thankful that insurance covered the $250,000+ cost). Since then I've started doing my own research on the subject and discovered you and a few other doctor's that are really providing useful and helpful info. I've learned so much that I wish I had learned sooner. Again, THANK YOU!

[@marierobinson5717]

I have dry eye and blepharitis since cataract operation. I have been in pain/discomfort for months. I recently bought moisture chamber glasses and wear them every day they have certainly helped. I also bought the moisture chamber sleeping goggles and I wake up with my eyes moist, they also help. Before wearing these glasses I could not go outdoors when it was windy or when the weather was cold. I have seen an improvement over the last couple of week, but it is a very slow process. I have to have a cataract operation on my other eye, but at the moment I am waiting to see if the surgeon can do it due to my dry eyes.

[@7864farah]

Mine is the same problem

[@marierobinson5717]

@@7864farah what helps ease the discomfort for you?

[@w.7194]

I am now on cpap therapy as of three months ago and have had severe dry eyes for a long time....I started putting a wet face cloth on my eyes at bed time to stop the extra air movement and voila it seems to have cured my dry eyes. It can be warm...cool...whatever...just seems the moisture has greatly helped my dry eyes. I replace it whenever needed during the night until morning (if up to the bathroom or turn over and lose it). It is well worth the effort.

[@silviaoropezaruiz]

I have very dry eyes. Do you just out a wet towel before sleep? Thanks.

[@w.7194]

@@silviaoropezaruiz I just soak s large wet face cloth at bedtime...fold it two or three times after wringing out the excess water and lay it over my eyes after my cpap mask is on...works great for me.

[@pt-bw4fk]

how long do you leave the wet washcloth on for? thank you

[@emoore4jesus]

​@@pt-bw4fk : I understand that it's all night. God bless us, Everyone 🙏🤗

[@w.7194]

@@silviaoropezaruiz I just use a face cloth.

[@JodyKneeland]

Thank you so much for this video! My eye doctor told me that my dry eye was so severe that my eyes were literally peeling. We tried moisturizing drops, steroid eye drops and ointment, and she suggested that I wear an eye mask when I sleep at night. After all of that, my eyes got worse, so she suggested that I wear contact lenses to help, but also letting me know that it was just a “bandaid”, and wouldn’t cure the problem. Within 10 seconds of putting the contacts in, there was a miraculous difference in my eye comfort! Before, I didn’t even want to open my eyes because it was so uncomfortable, but it provided a layer that has truly helped me immensely! I definitely will be trying some of your recommendations to see if it will help alleviate the discomfort in a more permanent way. Thank you again for your time, research and advice! God bless you! 😊

[@lisaschooler9992]

Wow! Thank you for sharing. Yes, contact lenses sound very counterintuitive, but I’m so glad they work for you!

[@louiser6155]

What contact lenses did you use? Please reply as i am desparate to try something else nothing is working. Was it daily disposals or monthly etc and what was the brand name? Thanks

[@JodyKneeland]

@@louiser6155 my eye doctor prescribed monthly contacts, Alcon Total 30. I wear them every day (and night) for six days, and remove them on the seventh day to clean and soak them for at least 6 hours, and give my eyes a break from the contacts. I hope this helps!

[@WolfaRiio]

Hi. Out of nowhere, I got very severe dry eye; one day it just hit me really hard and I was diagnosed with dry eye. Eye drops, gels, wouldn't work. I then tried the Low Light Level Therapy and it gave me big relief for about two weeks before I started feeling bad again. I also made lifestyle changes. I drink much more water, sleep earlier (except tonight lol), lessened screen time. I also clean my eye lids twice or 3 times a day with Ocusoft Hypochlor and use heat mask once or twice a day. Turned off ceiling fans, bought a humidifier, avoided ventilation to my face. Basically I do most of the things that are mentioned in this video. This is the first time I watch this video but I can say that this amazing doctor's advice is really good. Never tried gland expression nor sealed my eyes with goggles. I do use now glasses that cover most of my eyes from getting debris and air from hitting them directly. Doing all of this, I can say that I am feeling almost back to normal, with very, very minimal eye discomfort. Take care 👋

[@MySparkles87]

Why not use restasis?

[@miared]

New subscriber here. I was born with ptosis and have dry eye as a result. Thank you Dr. Chua for explaining complex topics in such a clear and succinct way!

[@calumc7259]

Excellent piece of work - seems very honest and not biased by sponsors. Refreshing approach by a true professional.

[@hypersailor]

The electrical eye mask is so easy to use, you can add 'moisture, kick back, listen to music. Not that pricey either. I learned more from Dr. Chua than 4 visits to different eye docs. Great ideas, so easy to listen to, the best online /bedside manner on YT. I have 'dry eye' but 90% blocked tear ducts. Wind makes me tear and I'm 3,000 miles in 2 yrs of e mtn biking, ski 60 days a year, play tennis a very dry Utah environment. Glad to wear goggles vs tearing at speed! I'd like to avoid bleph /DHR surgery if possible, so these tips are great.

[@JeannetteAlmaguer]

Your manner is so pleasant and the information u provided is greatedly appreciated. God bless you thanks again 🙏 😊😊😊😊

[@bethpulliam803]

What a truly helpful video!!! Thanks Doc!!! I wish I had access to your care in my city.

[@danmcclaren5436]

Dr. Chua you're a beast. Thank you for actually trying to help people out instead of just trying to sell some stupid product. I spent $2k on LipiFlow and 3 sessions of IPL. But the optometrist didn't bother telling me about a simple electric heated mask...

[@karir2059]

Thank you so much for your explanation. I worked in a clean room for over 15 years and have very dry/ watery eyes. I was told to use heat compresses but was never told on how to use them… so thank you again I will give this method a go.

[@spacegirl881]

By far the best video I've seen for dry eye issues. Seriously thank you so much 🎉❤❤❤

[@reginaldfarmer5689]

I love your videos, and thank you for being so thorough, direct and to the point. You don't waste ones time with a bunch of double speak, making me literally want to watch the information you supply. If only some others, whom say they care, would be so considerate and concerned with the public good.

[@roaminaround377]

This video is absolutely eye-saving. Very technical and interesting. I even looked up your CV and you certainly check out professionally, so thank you for sharing your information with the public and helping to avoid/treat dry-eye disease. Do you think preservative-free artificial tears are better than just ordinary over the counter, artificial tears? And if so, how are preservative-free tears more beneficial, or less injurious, to the eye? Again, another stellar video for the public to learn and help prevent eye disease. Thank you! A four-star learning experience. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@esperanzaarugay3060]

This so far is better than the other videos I've seen. Thank you Dr. Michael.

[@InnerBouquet]

Thanks so much, Dr. Chua! This video is so helpful. I will try your recommendations. You've given me some optimism that my dry eye can be improved with the right care.

[@phunghuyhoaofficial]

Helpful information! These dry treatments are natural and easy to do! Thanks for sharing video!

[@hannahjames4823]

Thank you for your thoughtfulness in caring for us with eye issues You do care Ty

[@estefania1858]

hands down the BEST video I have seen on this topic. Thank you SO much!!!

[@sarahgupta09]

Thanks for this video! It cleared so many of my questions. Appreciate how you take time out to share this knowledge. Please keep on doing 👍 Best videos for eye problems

[@luv2travel2000]

Dr. Chua, have you ever researched using castor oil (must be organic, cold pressed and hexane free) drops for the eyes? .

[@Saladmama57]

Wondered same.

[@ButtercupK]

Also, make sure it comes in a GLASS bottle. I’ve been putting castor oil drops in my eyes daily and it has definitely helped. I also started using the heated eye mask and gland expression daily and I’m getting very good relief.

[@JW-ug5vq]

This is awesome! Thank you, Dr Chua. Please continue to educate us.

[@richardnovelist]

This is about a million times more useful than what my local eye doctor told me. Thank you very much.

[@jasvijasvi]

Thanks!

[@MichaelRChuaMD]

Thanks for your support!

[@cathysilva5011]

Thank you so much for this video Dr. Chua, This was so informative and isn’t discussed in the ophthalmology office. When I went, they just offered the best dry eye drops to buy that weren’t recalled

[@banita1134]

That's all I got too when I went to the ophthalmologist office as well.

[@kimebel987]

Fabulous information, thank you from the bottom of my heart. cant wait to try your suggestions. i wore contacts for 50 years and miss them terribly. dry eyes started 3-4 months ago. i also use tretinoin on my face but not particularly close to my eyes. im female, 63 so a convergence of risk factors.

[@ButtercupK]

Fantastic video!!! Thank you so much! I’ve been microwaving the beaded bag and it stays hot for 20 minutes or more. I’ve been putting castor oil drops in my eyes and have found it also helps BUT I only use COLD-PRESSED ORGANIC castor oil with a syringe in a GLASS BOTTLE that says “Hexane Free” and I’m extremely careful not to contaminate the dropper in any way.

[@lauriej4597]

I have cold pressed hexane free organic castor oil here that I use on my face. Do you put straight castor oil into your eyes or dilute it with something? Does it leave your vision blurry?

[@ButtercupK]

@@lauriej4597 I drop the castor oil straight into my eye and my vision is only temporarily slightly blurred.

[@ButtercupK]

@@lauriej4597 Only my right eye suffers dryness, because of the way I used to sleep facing my Hepa filter. It would blow air at my face, but only my right eye was fully exposed. Since I only put the castor oil in one eye, the blurring doesn’t bother me. I would recommend only oiling one eye at a time. However, I have found the heat packs are by far the most effective for me. I hope you have success, because my right eye can be so painful in the morning, that it feels like my cornea is about to rip off.

[@margaretcordova3268]

This is the best video! Thank you so much. Omega 3 works! I had dry eye so bad. It takes a bit but if you keep taking them you will notice a difference! I am 71 and they really helped me! Other Opthamologists are recommending this too. Thanks again but remember it takes a bit for the Omega 3 oils to work. Warm compresses work too! Excellent video and very handsome young man! I do everything with good results. I want to get the mask that heats with the cord soon. It takes 3-6 weeks for the Omega 3’s to work.

[@emoore4jesus]

I've been taking Omega 3 for eons n my eyes are still horribly dry but I'm pretty sure I need a CPAP cuz my everything is terribly dry n my snoring even wakes me up, it's so loud but it is sorta like purring which I love. My asthma causes my lungs to sound like kittens crying so I think it's all telling me I really miss having cats. I'm gonna adopt some more soon 🙏😍😺

[@Ninaoutoftheblue]

@@emoore4jesus lol loved the ending of your reply - fyi if you think you need a cpap - they have in home testing for sleep apnea now that is very easy - a doctor is needed to order the test and they send you a simple monitor to wear with clear instructions and a help line. They send your doctor a report and if you need one they send you a device - I had insurance and there was some out of pocket cost , but treating sleep apnea is important, potentially life saving ❤

[@clarebear321]

how much omega 3 did you take daily ?

[@klorraine1952]

I'm thinking of dropping my omega 3 since the dr confirmed my suspicion that it wasn't working for me.

[@margaretbyrne8589]

Brilliant video very informative and well put together - made me watch to the end. Thank you for the time to make this.

[@Slacked2196]

Doctor...thank you so, so, so much for this video. Truly, you're the first ray of hope I've had in treating my dry eyes. Thank you.

[@pt-bw4fk]

This 68 year old just found your channel. I am so sorry I did not live in your state. Your advice was excellent! I really appreciate everything you’ve talked about. And I will try some of these excellent ideas 👏

[@AhaMomentsIIDevLLC]

TY ☺️ this is a great learning opportunity. You need to invent and patent a clean product to share with all😊

[@maribellsanchez3554]

So incredibly informative! Many thanks Dr. Chua -- I've recently discovered many dry eye conditions & gland dysfunction may be related to Demodex (mites) and all these suggestions should definitely be helpful!

[@carolnearson7932]

Fantastic video, great help! Thank you!

[@anaisrojas973]

Thanks for the time you invested in doing this video. This has been really helpful and reliable information. I hope my doctors would have recommended me any of this tips to relieve my dry eye symptoms. Thank you so much! ❤

[@helencenteno4276]

Thanks a lot Doc...i've tried the massage and hot compress way and it is actually effective. You're the best!

[@kariq1234]

You are a blessing Dr. Chua! My eyes are so grateful of I found your video. Greetings from Colombia :)

[@suryakiran4196]

Could you make a video about digital eye strain/ dry eyes and how you could make your environmental friendly to your eyes? For ex : back light or bias light etc. You're the best judge. Thank you

[@leppaeti1815]

Since I wasn't able to buy any of these heating products where I live, I found that I can heat a clean smooth small stone on a stove. When it gets heated I wrap it into a towel, and it can be hot enough for some time then I put it onto a stove again. It definitely holds heat better than a towel wet with hot water.

[@barbarahurst8654]

Thank you for creating such an excellent, informative, easy to watch video! After struggling with dry eyes for nearly a decade, I can’t recommend it highly enough. ❤

[@sandifulcher9531]

There is an eye mask on Amazon with heat pads that heat themselves to the correct temperature. The mask has eye holes so you can see. It is specifically for dry eye treatment. It works great.

[@sonjah1913]

Absolutely love this! Great info, doctor interested in helping patients save money, willing to change his opinion when he learns more info available - priceless. Curious if you have any opinion about the new research that manaku honey in Optimel eyedrops can help dry eye? A neighbor whose husband with a beard who was on oxygen was severely burned when his smoking caused a fire. He healed completely with no burn scars. Since then I keep manaku honey on hand for any skin injury. It's expensive but goes a long way.

[@ib2sweet]

Michael is passionate about eyes, which is great for all of suffering humanity.

[@arthurkoopmanswatercolors]

Thank you for this comprehensive video! Moisture goggles and a humidifier are now part of my routine, but I'm still figuring out whether hot compresses work for me or make things worse. If I want it to work, I might as well do it right and try an electrical heat mask to provide the consistent "slow cooker" warmth. To prevent it from making inflammation worse, I have tried to use a microwavable mask in combination with a silicon eye mask and some eye drops to keep my eyes moist and prevent the hot mask from burning my eyeballs. So far so good. Now I'd like to try this in combination with an electrical mask. But sometimes a cold compress might be what I need more to calm down the infected eye first.

[@louiser6155]

I have the same issue. I used an electric heated mask and it made my eyes so much worse! Its sending me crazy i cant figure out what is best, esp when these masks are recommended.

[@karenlamontagne9617]

Personally, I find ice effective. When I had heat it makes my eyes worse. Just make sure to protect your eyes from the cold.

[@louiser6155]

@@karenlamontagne9617 yes its annoying as i would like to heat the oils in my eyes but heat dries my eyes out further

[@lorraineforbes3157]

Taking one tablespoon of artic cod liver oil every day and massaging a tiny amount of pure castor oil around my eye area upped my Mybomian (spelling?) gland production . This improved my dry eye far more than any humidifiers or steam goggles or drops. Doing this for 3 months improved my dry eye disease by at least 80 percent. It feels like a miracle after chronic discomfort that felt like I had crushed glass in my eyes for years. Grateful.

[@di4085]

​​. thank you so much for this valuable information.

[@Susanna-o1x]

Excellent information! I found the explanation of how to massage the eyelids properly extremely helpful. Thank you for providing such a practical and cost-effective guide.

[@marilousambo4333]

Thank you Dr. Chua for this very informative and helpful video. 🥰

[@janewalker1731]

LOL love your experiments!! I have heard that castor oil compresses work too.

[@7thplanet121]

I taped shut my eyes that worked perfectly SO I need to find out a solution so my eyes are sealed properly when asleep without using a mask or anything at all. What causes the eyelid muscles to be weak and how can I strengthen them. Is there inflammation that prevents them from shutting properly, if yes what causes it? What are the reasons for eyelids to not shut while asleep?

[@diana-lynnpetrash1057]

Thank you for so much detailed information. Have suffered from dry eye for the past 10 years. Was told it was due to having Lazer surgery 28 yrs ago to correct near sightedness but also bc of numerous medications including a water pill and Omega3. Was told by specialist to use Systane Gel drops and warm facecloth compresses which provide only short term relief. Also had placed a humidifier in my bedroom. I can’t wait to implement your recommendations! Thank you so very much from a grateful person from the Canadian 🇨🇦 Prairies.

[@marthaburciaga4260]

Your video helped me out tremendously thank you! Since I couldn't go to the store right away I filled a sock with about half a cup of rice. I tied the sock opening and placed it in microwave for a minute and half. Make sure it's not to hot for you and place on eyes.

[@thestujames]

Excellent info! I have recently been suffering from dry eyes and the advice in your video has helped immensely.

[@nasreenstack9372]

Thanks

[@RitaJLewis-vh2mu]

Great video, super info and presentation, Dr. Chua. If I lived near LA, I'd definitely be in to see you. I have dry eye and need cataract surgery, know best not to have dry eyes for that but my doc seems to be unable to suggest anythings to help me.

[@juanforero1642]

Thanks Dr. What an amazing, well presented video… so grateful for your time and effort!!

[@logiwatch]

Thanks!

[@MichaelRChuaMD]

Thanks for your support!

[@logiwatch]

@@MichaelRChuaMD waiting for more clips about dry eye

[@LittleBrisby]

this is the most comprehensive video i've ever watched on this subject! I want to ask, I read UV also worsened dry eye, do you think thatis the case? I know it makes symptoms worse, such as light sensitivity, but does it actually play a part in the drying itself? thank you! edit for spelling :)

[@annadeledecclesiis9393]

You are the Dr. Greger of Opthalmology!! Thank you!!

[@cascadea]

Excellent video! Thanks for all the references and personally testing out the compression masks.

[@mariepoling6769]

This is excellent information. Thank you so much!

[@franpetit5805]

Great resume! Congratulations and keep doing this amazing service. Any plan about a Prism glasses video for displaced dual vision? I'll be always here! Thanks

[@bhalshah8765]

Very good information to know. Ty doctor. I am suffering from severe dry eyes problem. I am in Naperville, Illinois, Otherwise I like to see you for consultation. Ty again.

[@1g1d1w]

wow great video. thank you. I'm starting this ASAP

[@margarethornitz120]

Could you please do a segment on occular rosacea : cause and treatment . Many,many thanks for your invaluable assistance.

[@jnananinja7436]

Love the video. This is the type of experimentation that needs to be done! Since I eliminated my need for corrective lenses (wore -3.75 D contacts for 20 years) I developed dry eyes that keep me just out of reach of consistent 20/20. You can use eye cups or an eye “dam” filled with warm ghee or castor oil, with a couple drops of tea tree oil (shown to kill the bacteria that causes blepharitis) and this method keeps its temp for a much longer time than most eye masks. And you can open your eyes periodically. Of course, it’s a lot messier and expensive, but once or twice per week feels wonderful. That electric compress seems ideal for a daily regimen though and I’m going to pick one of those up. Thanks for the extremely informative video and actually measuring the temperatures and researching what they should be. Improving the health and function of the visual system, I have found, is very dependent on staying within specific parameters, it’s an amazing feedback system! (Adding that schools are a terrible environment for the eyes. Dry air and those low lux fluorescent light are horrible for vision!!!)

[@kristenconahan1841]

how did you eliminate you need for corrective lenses?

[@jnananinja7436]

@@kristenconahan1841 What you need to understand is that the scleral matrix “remodels” itself in response to the location of the focal plane presented to the retina. If the focal plane is behind the retina as in myopia, the eyeball “lengthens” (although this is misleading terminology) to move the retina backwards toward the focal plane. What actually happens is the retina and sclera thin out and the interocular pressure balloons the eyeball in the direction of the thinner matrix. A big negative to this is that blood flow is reduced to the retinal as the vascular it’s of the thin regions is reduced. The genetic pathways responsible for this dynamic shortening or lengthening are already well researched. The initial reason the focal plane is pushed and stuck behind the retina is due to an unrelated ciliary muscle. Call it a spasm, a cramp, stiffness, fatigue, whatever, but too much stress on the ciliary (which contracts to shape the lens for nearpoint vision) and not frequently focusing into the far distance is the basic recipe for disaster. Optometrists will give you negative diopter lenses to pull the focal plane forward but this just eliminates any possibility of your ciliary muscle relaxing. And now when you read or otherwise engage your close up focus for extended periods while wearing your lenses, you just continue to push the focal point backwards , and the eyeball will stretch back to meet it. Now myopia has become structural, based on the shape of the eyeball as well as the cramped/stiff ciliary muscle. To remedy this situation, two basic things need to be done. The eyeball needs to thicken and shorten to bring the retina forward. This is accomplished by wearing weaker lenses, 1/4D to be exact, for about 6-8 weeks. During this period you just need to repeatedly coax and stimulate your eyes to just overcome that little bit of blur by relaxing and shortening a little bit. It works. Repeat until you are under -1D. At that point you may introduce specific ciliary stimulation/relaxation techniques (quite basic exercises that target total reconditioning of focal mechanism) to achieve 20/20 or better.

[@SorchaRattigan]

I have blepharitis: do you use an eye bath and fill that with the oil and the tea tree and then wash the eye with it like an eye bath? As in, does it go in the eyes?

[@MissKrisLoves]

@@jnananinja7436does this work for a 52 yo or only young people?

[@MissKrisLoves]

@@SorchaRattiganit sounds like you keep eyes closed but can open them periodically if desired. But it's not completely clear. Get it? Hahaha 😂 👁️👃🏼👁️

[@pipilim6491]

Thank you for sharing you treatment methods. Appreciate it very much.

[@homamellersh8446]

Thank you much for a brilliant instruction for improving the dry eye condition.

[@ivonnezaragoza9936]

Blessings Dr. Chua. Thank you is very helpful.

[@dgriffin6074]

Dr. Chua there are now cordless moist heat eye pads that are thermostatically controlled. One that I ordered has 3 heat settings, the lowest of which heats to 111-113 degrees.

[@fern1416]

I'll be ordering that eye mask next month as that makes more sense. I just already ordered the tranquileyes one and tinted guarddog goggles plus got a couple diffrent drops and gel at shops. Also eyelid hygene wipes and will do massges too. Installled a blink reminder app to do 20 20

[@jenniferlee770]

Thanks so much for this video Dr Chua!❤ The aroma season compress is really helpful and I follow your advice on the eye blinks and massage the oils ftom the eyelids/gland expression ❤️😍 Feel much better! Thank You 🙏❤️😍

[@ilovemyindia9555]

Thank you very much Dr. Chua. This is very informative video and love watching your videos

[@robertalworth3251]

Outstanding content, well presented. Thank you!

[@ambrsanford3703]

I live in the desert and began taking daily Hydraplenish hyaluronic acid to help with my dry skin, and I have personally seen a positive effect on my dry eyes. Thank you for the tips!

[@salvadorcastro925]

In the eye?

[@ambrsanford3703]

@@salvadorcastro925 Pill form supplements, not topical.

[@timchui8101]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION.

[@johnsutherland6808]

Great video very useful, I have glaucoma and various procedure s have left me with dry eyes,, a cheap and treatment that works for me I'm the winter when central heating is on place a plastic tray with water on the radiator the heat evaporates the water and acts like a humidifier,

[@wardrobelion]

Thank you for sharing this information, Dr. Chua. ❤

[@NWolf-gd5bj]

Great! Thank you very much for your helpful video!

[@juliannemjones]

Thank you Dr.. I so appreciate the details that you provided so that I can go ahead and use the treatment right away! Thank you so much.

[@dollymatro5380]

Thank u Dr Chua… I’m using the aroma season but still I have dry eyes 😢… now I put ointment at daytime coz the liquid doesn’t help me anymore.. I had 2 lipi flow procedures already but still.. I’m suffering with dry eyes.. I’m feel bad 😔

[@Doomarious]

Thanks, Doc, for the tip on the heated compress. I've used the microwave type without good results and gave up on them. Your experimentation showed me what will work. I knew that a continual heating source would be better, but did not know about the one you recommended. I bought one today. Thank you! Also, I've used the Omega 3 supplements with limited to no help for a year or so. I appreciate you making this video!

[@zabwala786]

Amazing video! Very informative

[@chitvillegas]

You sound so credible doc Chua. And I like how you back up your lecture with researches...thank you...M foll wing you.

[@db5202]

Wow! That was a wonderful explanation of eye health! May I ask, is this dry eye disease directly related to cataracts?

[@tiararoxeanne1318]

Based on several comments, it seems to be a common side effect after cataracts removal operation. My mom got one after her operation😔

[@ruthimorembo7257]

Organic Castor. Oil Has done wonders to my dry eyes. Thanks castor oil