7 Bad Habits Making Your Dry Eyes Worse

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

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[@Dove96]

My ophthalmologist told me to "blink with purpose" when using electronics. I was confused at first but when I started paying attention to blinking more often and actually closing my eyes I found it helped.

[@senorgato70]

Yes, AGREED! Not that hard to grasp that concept.

[@leaveittolefty]

doing this rn-thanks!!😑😳😑😳

[@ananamu2248]

What I liked about your vid was that you got to the point without laborious back story ....there was just enough of the reasoning given and why solutions worked big thank you

[@jamesdonahue4084]

This is a great channel, and I,too,appreciate that this doc gets right to the point with practical info and a link.

[@thinkathena2]

I gave up drinking alcohol 5 months ago because nothing else had worked regarding my severe dry issue. Today, they are better than they have been in years! I soooo miss the taste of wine and bourbon, but my eyes are thanking me more and more every day.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

I know alcohol is tough to avoid, marketing for it is everywhere and it's such a big part of culture. But unfortunately, it is basically pure poison. Happy to hear things are getting better for you.

[@maryhall3722]

Yes, I find the same thing. I'm mostly tee-total these days. If I have a glass of wine, the dryness kicks in almost straight away

[@slc1161]

Alternate 16 ounces of water with each glass of wine or liquor or 12 ounces beer. It dramatically helps with dehydration caused by alcohol. And helps prevent hangovers.

[@rhonah2255]

Dang, I have not drank alcohol in 40 years and my eyes are terribly dry! Good for you though.

[@allykatharvey]

An eye mask has helped my dry eye problem so much. I had years of soreness before but do make sure you give it a wash now and then! Mine is pure silk with a silk filling but a cotton filling is good too.

[@shizam1400]

Best tip for blepharitis. Very hot wet cloth kept on eyes for several seconds. Wash face and eye area with Dermol cream. Daily. It’s worked for me!

[@leaveittolefty]

am looking for Dermol cream….? ebay?

[@geoffreystone1598]

One thing you haven’t mentioned is bad fitting sleep apnea masks. These can provide air flow across the eyes.

[@leaveittolefty]

right?! and why is sleep apnea seemingly epidemic now? my dad snored like a freight train (pause) snore and lived to 92

[@Joyful_Michelle]

Thank you for the tips! I noticed a big difference when I switched to preservative free drops.

[@kathleennorthup7900]

Thank you for your video on dry eyes. It helped my eyes, I had a cornea transplant and also radiation to my throat and eyes. I ordered the Thera Tears and omega 3 capsules and after one day I can see the improvement. Kathleen

[@joycej9415]

Adding a humidifier and using Systane has worked well for me. BecausecI have allergies I have always washed my lashes every morning and dry with fluffy tiwel. Easier than buying another special product!

[@annarose8460]

Why recommend eye lid wipes with retinol in it? It’s known to harm meibomian glands. The Hylawipes have retinyl palmitate in them.

[@ugraugra]

From my experience I would add those tips: 1) try to sleep 1 extra hour and focus on getting quality sleep. Ideally go sleep earlier. See if it makes your dry eyes better 2) if you work with PC, try to move it away from you so the hot air from the PC is not coming to your eyes (for example during online video calls your PC produces a lot of hot air). I just put my desktop PC on the other side of my room and use long cables 3) for me more important than omega 3 was Vitamin D3. Supplement at least 6000 IU per day for 3 months and see if it makes any difference. It helped me with inflammation and I dont get so many meibomian glands plugs anymore. You can safely go up to 10000 IU per day.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Great tips!!! Those are some high omega 3 quantities but I have heard other reports of success with higher dosages as well.

[@ugraugra]

@@DoctorEyeHealth Maybe you misread it - those dosages are for Vitamin D3, not Omega 3. A lot of people dont have enough of this very important vitamin, especially when they stay & work indoors most of the time like me.

[@leaveittolefty]

everyone should check with their medical provider before taking high doses of any supplement/vitamin as some that are fat soluble (D) can become toxic. take care

[@lindamorgan2678]

Yes lack of sleep for sure !

[@KristaSharma]

Do you have any videos on how to get rid of BLURRY vision associated with dry eyes?

[@sandramclaughlin3943]

I suffer from this too. My optician gave me eyedrops for dry eyes because of my blurred vision but they haven't helped.

[@jak2484]

@@sandramclaughlin3943 same here - have you found anything that works?

[@kimberlydavies2397]

Candor Vision's Hylo Dual Intense or forte is very good. It's not cheap but very effective. I also use Candor Vision eye ointment at night but do this when in bed as it is thick and temporarily blurs vision. Blephagel Duo Eyelid Cleansing gel & wipes daily. I've noticed my eyes are less itchy. I also wear a silky sleep mask to ensure no breezes further dry my eyes.....I use this great gadget called Renopho eye massager on bad days. It's like a spa for my eyes. It has multi settings of heat, massage, vibration or all together. It's a great replacement for warm compresses. But even with all of this my job is paperless and spend full days in front of screens, so last week added expensive prescription drops to my regime. Dry eye struggle is real and only those of us that suffer from it truly understand.

[@leaveittolefty]

@@sandramclaughlin3943same

[@leaveittolefty]

whatever drops you choose, check to make sure they arent on any recall list. many have been recalled lately

[@jewel1953]

I got the eye lid wipes and it has helped a lot. The first use made my eyelids feel clean and had a soothing feeling. I still need to get a moisturizing drop that works.

[@medhikasingh6327]

Do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onion?

[@jewel1953]

@@medhikasingh6327 no even when I try and cry. Onions have not affected me in more than 15 years and I use them a lot.

[@shreyaroka1551]

1) Electronic Gadgets 2) Wind (outside), AC, fan (inside) 3) Not cleansing eyelashes 4) using eyedrop like visine for redness, using preservatives like BAK 5) sleeping with eyes open 6) ignoring other health conditions like autoimmune diseases, diabetes, etc

[@bkm2797]

Thank you!

[@steph9123]

7) Diet

[@alisonmoran138]

So thoughtful thank you

[@Tinyteacher1111]

I have health issues and have had bad eye problems forever, especially since I developed Sjogren’s.

[@Tinyteacher1111]

@@steph9123That’s a biggie!

[@elainegoad9777]

I just started Vitamin A and a good fish oil. I'll see if I have improvement in a month.

[@deborah3912]

Thank you so much Dr. Allen, I'm guilty of 3 of the subjects you mentioned. Too much screen time, not cleansing my eyelashes and ignoring my RA. My eyes are killing me, hopefully with the recommendations you add my eyes will get better.

[@medhikasingh6327]

Do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onion?

[@John_Hudson_922]

one thing i’ve had a hard time with is doctors telling the average person we have too much screen time. the world is screens. we work on screens. all day. there needs to be a better solution than just “reduce the amount of time you spend on essential tasks because the world is screens. “

[@diegoyuiop]

Well said

[@ricardotemporalgrein4482]

When the PAIN of everyone reaches a threshold, they will just invent a digital SCREEN that doesn't hurt the eyes....

[@jeang3258]

LITERALLY! Like I am an engineer... we are like on the computer 70% of the time! Plus everything we do nowadays requires being on the screen

[@John_Hudson_922]

@@jeang3258 yeah…it’s just not reasonable or realistic to tell people (especially from doctors who are on screens far less) to reduce their screen time. i guess what they are saying is, find a new career? become a park ranger? or a chef? or a bus driver?

[@douglasdacosta853]

Actually we shouldn't use screens, but instead looking around the natural world

[@UnstoppableVi]

Also, see if you can treat allergy issues. That made a big difference for my dry eyes, although I was skeptical it would. Hormonal changes can contribute too (thankful for HRT!).

[@susangriggs5557]

What a useful vlog.. I am in England and have seen consultants who have not given me as mum info as this. Thank you so much.

[@judithsnook1139]

I have found it very beneficial to occasionally use a facial steamer. It cleanses the eye, and restores moisture.

[@lindamorgan2678]

Good idea!

[@andrewharman6861]

Thank you for this here is two tips I began getting sore eyes after using those eye covers to block out light mine was cotton and over time dust mites made it there base then jumped off to my lashes little buggers also I have found how to make eyes water by practicing wide mouth yawning it works to make instant tears but takes a little practice

[@georgegonzalez9252]

What about an eye heat and massager? I just purchased one from Amazon. It massages the eye area and is heated. Do you recommend?

[@sethi100]

Eye lid wipes? Never knew. Thx.

[@phunghuyhoaofficial]

OMGG... the 7 Dry Eye Bad Habits making its symptoms worse!!! I didn't pay attention to these things! Thank you for your helpful videoand good advice! Thanks for doing this

[@medhikasingh6327]

Do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onion?

[@phunghuyhoaofficial]

@@medhikasingh6327 yes, I do. how about that?

[@csantx]

Lasik is the reason I have dry eye and other complications at times. I apreciate you making content anout dry eye. We need more good and honest doctors.

[@medhikasingh6327]

Do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onion?

[@sueroberts6193]

Eye consultant in Aylesbury Bucks hospital strongly advised ONLY to use tepid water with a pinch of clean salt added as an eyewash. 😢

[@sueroberts6193]

😂

[@cherearth]

i have a severe dry eyes its 1 year and 1 month now but its a bit better now compared to the last few months preservative free eye drops really works,vigamox,vigadexa and eye mask helps especially omega 3 and the anti biotic im taking clovir… i will buy humidifier for work because my cubicle is near aircon

[@brydanrogers7608]

I’m confused. I have eye allergies and dry eye. I’ve started using pataday to calm down the inflammation due to allergies (which dry my eyes out) but it contains BAK. Similarly, allaway preservative free is also apparently not great for dry eye. What can I use for my eye allergies that doesn’t worsen dry eye? I don’t want to leave it untreated, but don’t want to harm my dry eye while trying to treat it

[@OdinTheUnderwhelming]

I second this question

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

That is a really good question! I often do reach for preservative free alaway. Oral antihistamines can sometimes help but often makes dryness worse. Some of my patients have had good success with using topical cyclosporine to help (for both dryness and allergie sensations). Otherwise there is a new allergy type drop from Optase - I haven't tried it yet but it looks like it could be an option, it is preservative free.

[@brydanrogers7608]

⁠@@DoctorEyeHealth​​⁠​⁠gotcha, perfect thanks I will try these! Thanks for your content, binge watching your videos has been extremely useful for me! So just to confirm, the BAK in pataday makes it not worth using? My dry eye doctor said not to be concerned with BAK since I’m only using once a day, not using it 5, however I’ve seen a few places on the internet (your videos included) saying not to use anything with BAK at all.

[@medhikasingh6327]

Do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onion?

[@dotjeff4543]

I had eyelash mites that migrated to my cornea and were eating it. I had no symptoms so was lucky to go to the eye doctor who detected it. She gave me an expensive tea tree oil foaming soap. After using it I started to make my own foaming soap with a tea tree oil liquid soap.

[@michellede8105]

Yikes, sounds awful

[@maryhart9950]

Best tips I've received in the 20 years I've had dry eye, thank you.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@karanmalhotra97]

your videos are so helpful. thank you for doing this

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

You're so welcome! So glad you like them!

[@plovify]

Thanks for the info on the preservative

[@seestormy]

I quit using face products with retin A. Interesting to me that no doctor even thought about that. I have had to figure out everything on my own. I also use muro 128 ointment at bedtime. Wind and heat are the enemy.. even from your oven. I shut my worst eye when using it and step back a few seconds when I open the door. I run a humidifier from october to may. I have year round allergies, but gave up antihistamines. I do not like xiidra as well as restasis, because I think i have a slight allergic reaction to it, but my doctor insists that it's better. I found omega 7 may be helpful.. you have to stay on top of it, or you wind up with corneal abrasions, which are horribly painful.. Not to mention when they Drexel the surface of your eyeball off. People don't realize how horrifically painful this condition can be.

[@couchpotatter]

I don't drink habitually. But years ago, I had some local brewed beer, and my eyes dried out pretty quickly after dinner. I couldn't open my eyes and had to get someone to go to the drug store to get some antihistamines. But from then on, I would have some major brand beer without any problems. Is that a reaction to a particular ingredient in the local brew or something else?

[@mammi3577]

Does retinol serum causes destroying the glands if we put it under eyelids and above? Thanks

[@beautyandaging]

Yes. Not to the extent that isotretinoin or Accutane does but in my experience tretinoin and retinol all damage and shrink the Meibomian gland

[@melaniephillips4238]

What about eye make up, especially mascara and dark kohl pencils to outline the eyes? If you remove it before bed, and cleanse your eyelashes, is that enough?

[@Michavelli1]

So when using eyelid wipes, you’re not supposed to clean the white lining of the eyelid? Just the outside skin and eyelashes?

[@ندى-ط7ز]

Doctor Allen, I have a question.. I take Omega 3 supplements everyday 1 capsule (300mg EPA, 1000mg DHA, 10mcg Vit D3) and the when i dint take it for like one or 2 days, my eyes starts to bother me also i feel like my nerves or my muscles can't function good.. So what is the reason?? And for how long from now should i be taking the omega3??

[@beverlybullard8626]

My mother had been plagued with eye pain and it’s not dry eye.She’s been to 8 eye doctors and nobody knows what wrong.She’s suffering from intense pain in her eyes.Any suggestions?

[@maheshg212]

Thanks for these videos. Any hormone in particular you think affects? I have increased growth hormone and IGF1 because of a tumour on pituitary glands. Started getting eye discomfort and headaches last year. Doctors operated to remove as much and now they might do radiotherapy to get rid the remaining.

[@JoseRamirez-cu9xk]

I just had lasik a month ago. I am seeing a pimple on the inside of my eyelid. I tried the hot compress method, it hasn’t gone away, but also hasn’t gotten worse. Suggestions? Maybe oil gland blockage? Any OTC stuff to treat it?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

There are a couple of things a bump or pimple on the eyelid could be. Do you have a follow up for the LASIK scheduled? If so, I would definitely ask them for an assessment. Various eyelid styes usually do go away on their own but can be helped with warm compresses, sometimes medication can be prescribed. Because the eye is technically still healing from the LASIK, best to consult a local eye doctor, just to be sure.

[@danielkramer8586]

Thanks for a fantastic video chock full of information and resources. On the subject of creating an inflammatory response in the body, alcohol is not the only offender. Sugar is probably the worst, which alcohol contains, but also wheat products, including...pizza! Staying away from refined carbohydrates is always a good idea. That includes pasta, bread, alcohol, sugar. So, your puffy eyes could be caused not by just the beer but the pizza. There are other reasons why typical bread products are to be avoided, especially wheat.

[@kathleenkirchoff9223]

Guilty of many of these but glad to see stuff my eye doctor gave me this week on your websites.

[@organicoliveoil2007]

Hey doc! I know you have dry eyes as well, what is your TBUT and what’s the lowest it’s ever been?

[@RavenSinRevis]

mine is 4 sec

[@wellsmerehouse]

Hey doc, could you please comment here or in future videos what temperature range "melts" the blepharitis fat build-up? I'm asking not only so I can use the proper temperature with a microwaved moist washcloth, but I'm also curious if my 145-degree sauna can do the job... THANKS!

[@stevenswann2835]

That's a really interesting question. I've wondered the same about hot Sun on the face. Apparently 40-45celcius is the ideal temperature range for warm compresses, so your sauna theoretically should do the job..

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Really good question! Publications show the temperature of the meibum melts at various ranges (the more inflamed the higher the temperature required). 40-44 degrees Celcius is often quoted as the ideal temperature for the glands but 45 degrees on the skin can potentially burn the skin. I have never seen a study on using a sauna but myself and several other doctors believe it would help. I wish I had a sauna so I could run a study on that lol.

[@shawnise311]

This was a fantastic question!

[@victormelendez6392]

Hey doc. So this year i found out I had Kerataconus and i was set up with hard contacts. Well i told him that 3 doctors already have told me that i have the WORST allergies they’ve ever seen. After about 3 months of trying to keep my contacts from gunking up and trying not to rub my eyelids off, he agreed. So i am now starting immunotherapy for my allergies and have had 2 sets of shot. So i need help with eye drops or anything at this point, to help. A few hours after my shots my eyes become so dry that they’re stocky with protein and it feels like i have the California wild fires in my eues. My lashes and lida swell and turn red. Any help would be appreciated.

[@amritaroy4237]

Hi Doc! My doctor prescribed me Systane Complete eye drop for dry eyes but after using that for 3-4 months I was experiencing blurry vision in one of my eyes and I immediately stopped it. 😢

[@jeang3258]

Were they preservative-free?

[@amritaroy4237]

@@jeang3258 i don't have any idea...now i use Refresh tears. Its good.

[@bobscafidi9184]

After Cataract surgery, How long do I have to wear the UV glasses? How long before I can take a normal shower and get the eyes wet, and lastly, Why do I have to wear this plastic protection while sleeping and for how long?

[@vallee3140]

Its funny but some clinics suggest eye pads, some dont, mine didn't

[@Tweetybirdx]

Another question. Is there a reason why plain old soap and water on your eyelashes isn’t sufficient to clean the oil glands near eyelashes. The special eye wipes are expensive, are they really necessary to clean eyes?

[@mpatey63]

Special wipes are not necessary. Many ophthalmologists advise cleaning with a very dilute solution of baby shampoo and water. The mechanical / abrasive action of rubbing with the cloth is just as important as the cleaning solution used.

[@CAEO416]

“Tightlining” with eyeliner can cause dry eye. A lot of women use an eyeliner along the waterline and also smudge it between their eyelashes to make their eyes look more intense. I don’t think it’s a problem if you do it every now and then, but some women do it daily.

[@FalqoN]

Hello, thank your for this video. What (regular) eye masks would your recommend for sleeping?

[@pamelaberry2668]

His eyes are so blue. Very beautiful!

[@jeanvignes]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[@etsukosmith4219]

Thank you for your great information all the time.

[@rebeccavalicoff1581]

I've had allergic reaction to eye meds, even preservative free eye drops. Have had five surgeries for retinal detachment which probably contributed to worsening this allergy. Doctor even suspected allergy to prednisolone drops! Wish I knew non med alternatives. Get some relief with just washing my eyes out during face washing and showers. And trying maqui berry supplements.

[@butchieblock9118]

I love your thorough videos and down to earth approach!! Sometimes we have to be our own detectives. Had cataract surgery in February and have blepharitis 2+ years. Opthalmologist insisted on lube drop QID. The itching etc. was driving me mad. I did some research and it turns out I am extremely sensitive to povidone iodine, which is the primary ingredient in Ivizia!! Done with THAT!!!

[@medhikasingh6327]

Do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onion?

[@aussierob7177]

I have had a few things done to my left eye. The first procedure was a Trabeculectomy of the left eye to reduce intraocular pressure. My eye doctor discovered i had a viral infection in the left eye.After using an oral medication to reduce the infection, My next procedure was a cataract removal with insertion of a lens. Even with the new lens my vision was still cloudy. I was told to wait a couple of months to see if the vision improved. Actually my vision was worse. After that i had a test done to examine the cornea. The result was a clouding at the back of the cornea. My next operation was a partial removal of the cornea, and inserting a doner piece of cornea. The result was a great improvement in vision. However, this vision began to deteriorate. Having a discussion with my doctor, we decided not to have another corneal partial replacement. All these procedures have made my left eye very dry.

[@vallee3140]

My dry eyes got so much worse, after having cataracts removed, worse thing I ever did.

[@jillhiggins3246]

Going to check out the website! Thanks for all the tips and recommendations Dr. Allen!

[@Ltmotley]

Such an amazingly helpful video for my main issue - dry eyes. Appreciate these tips you have provided so much. Also as I age, I have found it more difficult to wear my gas permeable contact lenses for an extended period. I learn more from you than any other professional in your field.

[@medhikasingh6327]

Do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onion?

[@rakelaa7234]

I just went to my doctor today because of dry eyes, and he told me of a procedure( i don't remember the name), a thing that was inserted in the eye to keep tears in the eye. He said no invasive, no anesthesia. Does anyone know about this? Thanks!

[@beautyandaging]

They are called punctal plugs. I have them for evaporative dry eye but they only slightly help. Good luck

[@teresitaroble3584]

Thank you for very good advice. Very helpful to me.

[@nargishasan9094]

Hi Dr. Allen! I have dry eyes. It's been 3 months that I use eyedrop but I still can't watch tv or can't read my books, or study etc. And I also have blepharitis and my doctor also gave me a shampoo to wash my lashes. ( i use it twice a day and it's been 3 months again) I feel soo depressed about it. Cause it's so annoying to live in such condition. Do you think I should get Omega 3 or something?

[@PSH558]

Yes 👍

[@Tweetybirdx]

Is there a “best choice” of active ingredients that you recommend from an eye drs point of view or experience. I need to know what to look for. I really appreciate all your tips and education and time spent helping us.

[@wilmareddy633]

What are NAC DROPS used for? Can you suggest any lubricant or gel for eyes

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

NAC drops are marketed that they can help reduce or reverse cataracts but there is limited evidence if they work or not. Some of my favorite eye drops include, Ivizia, Refresh Mega 3, Systane Complete PF, Optase MGD. All of these can usually be found at any pharmacy in the US.

[@wilmareddy633]

@DoctorEyeHealth hmm. Thank u but I guess won't be available in India. Just heard about Nac drops. Will it harm upon usage please reply

[@DayAndNightTo2099]

1- blink when you are focusing on reading 2- clean the fat in eyelid using tissue with water

[@Barbaralee1205]

Running a humidifier at low level overnight has helped.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Great to hear that!!

[@nellysorokko5665]

Can i wash my eyes with water? And what kind ?

[@vallee3140]

I wouldn't I got some special wipes .

[@michaelceja6925]

Can someone explain, I have dry eye and been to many specialist and they all say use eye drops and do warm compresse, but it seems like my eye gets worse and has more redness when using any eye drops or doing warm compresses

[@mariajesline-c6z]

Doctor i'm a 19 years old girl... Can i take a nap for 1 to 2 hours with Bausch+ lomb contact lenses... Please reply..

[@NoName-zb1gm]

I never had issues but this summer has been so hot and dry with high allergy levels that both of my eyes were giving me problems. One eye has gotten better but the other is still not right.

[@GayleBGray]

Thank you so much for all of the videos that you share! They are so helpful. I have not seen any on blocked tear ducts or oil glands and wondered if you have made any on those topics I am most likely going to have to have surgery to have a stent placed and am trying to avoid it. I have had a swollen ulcer at the inner right eye on and off for a year and have seen multiple doctors (7) with no relief. Have you dealt with this in your practice? Thank you again for all you do,! Wish you were closer because I would def make an appointment with you

[@Seafoodie475]

Hello, are there any effective eye drops which will remove my red eyes but don't have preservatives?

[@midnightblue3226]

Bit late replying but best thing l have found is Thealoz Duo eyedrops(preservative free) bit expensive but last for 6 months so there is no waste. I just use them twice a day. I had terribly red sore eyes for ages and tried various things but these were the only drops that worked, as soon as I stop using them my eyes become red and sore again...really can't recommend them enough...

[@SadiqAyas]

Hi doctor I injured my eye, from a 2 years ago now I feel sand in it and its size is also decreasing, what could be the cause and what is the treatment.Hope to get an reply

[@AL-it3cb]

I cant find the SleepTite eyelid tape anywhere. Or any other brand. Does anyone have any information on that? Thank you

[@CassieDA17]

Do you have any videos on Ptygerium? I’ve had dry eyes for a very long time and now my eye doctor told me I also have Ptygerium, but surgery for that causes dry eyes. What can be done for Ptygerium without surgery?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

yes! Here is a video I made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZjZhZSdjNplhpYsi=iuhOBWj0GezyIJfw

[@medhikasingh6327]

Do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onion?

[@m-copyright]

For number 3. I wash my eye lashes with soap, is that a good thing? I close my eyes obviously and just use some regular soap to wash the eye lashes.

[@barbarak2836]

My optometrist recommended using baby shampoo, I think because it is gentler and less drying than regular soap.

[@m-copyright]

@@barbarak2836 I see. Thanks for the answer. It should be gentler so it should be better than normal soap. Thanks again.

[@nilagetter1705]

Have you tried Ocusoft wipes?

[@jgoldfarb3]

Thanks, your videos are so helpful. I’ve been on just about every prescription eye drops, not working my Doctor mentioned about a blood procedure, not sure, not sure about this?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Serum eye drops or platelet rich plasma are 2 options derived from someone's blood which have been shown to be beneficial for people with severe dry eye.

[@jgoldfarb3]

@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you for your reply, I hope it doesn’t come to this🙏

[@georgehilton8330]

​@@DoctorEyeHealth😅

[@calebt9392]

I've been told by my doctor recently that my contacts are suctioning over my iris causing warping of my cornea. Not sure if this has anything to do with dry eye or irritation but besides going to see my contacts doctor separately from my cornea doctor, I'm not sure what my options would be. I've also has multiple visits for fittings and new lenses due to my keratoconus beyond what my 2 insurances could offer and I either have to wait until next year for a new lens or come out of pocket

[@medhikasingh6327]

Do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onion?

[@jeannie7705]

Your Cornea Doctor is the best person to advise you. Always put your Corneas before any contact lens. I don't have your medical condition, but I've had a Cornea transplant and I need a Cornea Transplant in my other eye. Which isn't going to happen because of other issues.

[@alimccoy9132]

Great information and presented well. Thanks!

[@NYNC88]

Where is the link for the eyelid tape?

[@lovethosebudgies66]

I have kidney issues where now I'm supposed to drink much more water. I've noticed some improvement in dry eyes.

[@michaelpappas3204]

Been using steam room and sauna but after use eyes turn blood red . Have dry eyes . Any advise on what I can use prior to using to prevent redness. Thaught steam room was good for dry eye.

[@claudiamiller7730]

“Reach for the first eye drops you see on the shelf” is more likely “Reach for eye drops that are the most economical”!! Definately been guilty of that!!💕

[@jacobramey288]

Any tips for Dry rubbery feeling contacts towards the end of the day? I’ve tried different contact solutions but it doesn’t seem to make much of a difference

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Pretty much all contact lenses have end of the day dryness feelings. Sometimes switching to a better/newer contact lens works better. I find good success with Daily total 1/ Precision 1s as well as Bausch and Lomb Infuse. The Acuvue Max lenses may work well too but I personally have not tried those yet.

[@alexflakes]

i love videogames, i have a question, the problem with screens is that it reduces blinking?, if i had an app that tracks for lack of blinking and indicates me when im not blinking to correct this, could i increse my screen time ? are there other factors of screens that affects dry eye besides blinking?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

I would love this! Please let me know if you have one! (otherwise no, the only way screen time affects dry eyes is due to blink rate and not blinking completely)

[@alex.m889]

What might the TBUT (Tear Film Break Up Time) of you, dear doctor, be? Could you share? You said you also have dry eyes.

[@medhikasingh6327]

Do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onion?

[@anaiisaggy1543]

Thx Doc for your precious tips. One question, how long can we wear soft contacts per day?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thanks for asking. Soft contact lenses can usually be worn easily for 12-16 hours a day, but the longer you wear them, the more likely people will feel discomfort and dryness.

[@rekharani5481]

I have dry eye after brain tumor surgery.actually after surgery i have one side of face paralysis 6 years ago.i can treatment from 6 years.but i am suffering this problem yet.what can i do.please suggest me

[@lisaschooler9992]

My dry eye condition, skyrockets for five months due to SPACE HEATERS at work. Due to safety code, we cannot leave a portable heater on a thermostat setting overnight. The better oil- filled radiator heaters take way too long to get warm in the morning when we have to start using our offices immediately. My office temp upon arrival is usually 60° and I’ve seen 58 already this year. The space heaters have to run for a couple hours just to get to 65°. Lack of central heating or central air conditioning is harsh for eyes. A humidifier helps a tiny bit, but still can’t get it past about 50% …. I can only imagine how harder it must be for people who live in severely cold areas to deal with this, and you all have my sympathy!

[@missmayflower]

We just had minus 24-34 degrees for weeks and had to turn off our furnace humidifier because of the extreme condensation and freezing on the windows. My poor eyes.

[@chrisgomez2014]

Thank you Dr. ALLEN

[@salemaveliu]

I’m curious Have you found any good peer review studies of the connection between dry eyes + hormones for women you could recommend as I’m currently working with patients with that

[@bettyboop6690]

Tuesday lunch time. Thank you for that excellent information ❤

[@mammi3577]

Also does using face oil for under eyes affect eye vision?

[@sharonmarshall3671]

Is Acrylarm safe to use for dry eye? Thanks

[@drbhagyashree7929]

My son is having blepharitis n underwent y v plasty but it didn’t helped. No tears Can you please help me out for this

[@breigesheppard8339]

Thank you Doctor I Love yr channel 👏👏⭐️❤️👍🍀

[@kamiko8021]

Hi, what are you thoughts on nero tears for dry eyes?

[@danilik]

@DoctorEyeHealth LUMIFY - yes or no?

[@Thaythichgiachanh262]

Good presentation 👍👍 Informative video ♥

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you!