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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@geoffreystone1598]

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

[@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

[@user-bx2cb7wt9l]

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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@camban]

I taped my eyes shut last night just like you did here, and I woke up feeling as though somebody had done very bad things to me in my sleep. I will repeat this tonight and hope for exactly the same outcome tomorrow 😏

[@annarose8460]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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?

[@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?

[@judithsnook1139]

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

[@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.

[@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]

😂

[@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

[@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?

[@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?

[@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

[@sethi100]

Eye lid wipes? Never knew. Thx.

[@Barbaralee1205]

Running a humidifier at low level overnight has helped.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Great to hear that!!

[@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!).

[@HMAEZ-jq7qg]

Massaging eyes with pure medical olive oil before sleeping and on wake-up every day works for me😊

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

interesting! I have not heard that before

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@MaxPlayne87]

5:41 Really cheeky move using that irregular, fuzzy white background here. Made me feel like I was losing my vision. Thanks.

[@karanmalhotra97]

your videos are so helpful. thank you for doing this

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

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

[@Joyful_Michelle]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@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?

[@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

[@Michavelli1]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@plovify]

Thanks for the info on the preservative

[@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.

[@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?

[@user-yp7hw3nl7c]

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

[@DayAndNightTo2099]

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

[@user-ki7kg7kg4k]

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??

[@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

[@etsukosmith4219]

Thank you for your great information all the time.

[@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!!💕

[@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.

[@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?

[@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?

[@nellysorokko5665]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@jillhiggins3246]

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

[@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.

[@kha6205]

Yikes hate to think of giving up pizza and beer but I’d just been starting to see the correlation of drinking alcohol and dry eye/poor vision days when I saw this video. No contest, tho-I choose the vision. To these tips I’d add: (1) drink plenty of water; and, (2) watch out for meds like fluticasone, which for me make my eyes worse and degrade my vision.

[@kathleenkirchoff9223]

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

[@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.

[@AL-it3cb]

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

[@NYNC88]

Where is the link for the eyelid tape?

[@alimccoy9132]

Great information and presented well. Thanks!

[@teresitaroble3584]

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

[@loismackenzie7715]

Can you please suggest how we should wash our face incl. our eyes that doesn't cost anything. Just about everything you recommend costs money except the eye massage. In fact I would love to see you do a whole video on natural DIY eye hygiene and maintenance that is geared for seniors and low income people. Surely there is an eye wipe we can make at home from ingredients we probably have on hand. "We can't eat eye wipes! I love your videos and your energy, but I just can't afford most of the things you recommend. I am holistic and don't shop in drug stores. Up here in Canada I can get free eye medicine, free eye surgery, free eyeglasses, and yes, even free narcotics and cannabis. However, anything natural is forbidden is not covered. No eyedrops for dry eyes, no wipes, no eye masks, no blue light blocking glasses etc. And of course no lutein or any other vitamins or supplements of any kind. This is a serious request. Most of us have never recovered since Covid ended. Now we have a new pandemic coming...the Bird Flu. So what do you say....will you help us look after our eye health on a budget?

[@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.

[@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😅

[@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

[@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)

[@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

[@Brucelee-pv6uf]

Dr 😢 I just wanna tell u something very important After trying omega 3 the right amount I was taking omega 3 but not the right amount After trying it now my dry eyes just went Iam not even using dry eyes drop now too much 😢 After I was using 1 bottle 10 ml every week or sometimes every 3 days u know what am saying ???? That’s cost too much and even though I was taking these eye drops I coudldnot open my eyes well and my eyes were hurting all the time I was taking them for relieving the pain for few minutes Now Iam really shocked 😢 We really have to find the problem and fix it from inside And Iam just writing this to you beck I know show bad dry eyes can be I would spend sometimes 2 or 3 days just closing my eyes beck I could not do anything I could keep this to my self but I want u to help your patients too And I hope this stays like this for me I will try to make an update for the next few weeks too If you respond to me ❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@user-ky1yy4zd3n]

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..

[@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

[@lovethosebudgies66]

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

[@ccckovacs-uf5ei]

Switch everything to fragrance free!!!! Shampoo, body wash, detergent, NO fabric softener. Diet is also important. I noticed artifical sweeteners are the worst. Avoid sunflower oil too. Take vitamin A (for a short period of time).

[@jeanvignes]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[@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?

[@StrawHat27]

Hey dr is there an massager you would recommend for migraines and eye strain relief? I was looking at the renpho and was wondering if you had any recommendations.

[@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...

[@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.

[@lisadefries6718]

Agreed about screen use. Tricky if you work in an environment where you use screens and in your downtime enjoy tv iPads and phones an optician in emergency hospital said my eyes very dry although sight average for my age. He suggested using any cheap basic eye drops. I will check out ones I am using think they Optrex refreshing drops which make the eyes feel cool and pleasant. I wipe my eyes with cool water and cotton wool as I get allergies from pollen etc or find in general it helps. I think consuming organic eggs and tinned sardines may help me as well. But for me I think problem started noticeably in my mid 40’s or if I had consumed alcohol in quantity night before. Basically keep eyes clean in a very gentle manner and avoid excessive viewing of screens eat well and dont forget to sleep 8 hours my eyes always feel better if rested and if I clean them with cool water or if I notice any redness around lashes then Optrex eye bath works for me……but I will check for chemicals that maybe counterproductive.

[@Thaythichgiachanh262]

Good presentation 👍👍 Informative video ♥

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@bettyboop6690]

Tuesday lunch time. Thank you for that excellent information ❤

[@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

[@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?

[@catrionatalbot]

Another bad habit, or lack of a good habit, is not drinking enough water. If your whole body is chronically dehydrated, your eyes are going to be too. After struggling for several years with dry eyes, I have recently increased my water intake and my eyes are now much better.

[@talksick508]

I’m cursed and will never find relief … 15 years since accutane and eyes ruined I can’t stand the dryness anymore I wake up and feels like paper cuts on eyes Stuck shut I’m doing everything I can think of even got off all meds Still no relief

[@CorneliaVanAarde]

Drink more water.

[@pamelaberry2668]

His eyes are so blue. Very beautiful!

[@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.

[@elfandre6498]

Hi, I first saw this channel as I was looking for the best smartphone display for my eyes and came across you Dr. Perhaps this information was on one of your videos or maybe someone asked, but I'm going to bring it up again. I'm interested in your opinion on such methods as Bates suggested, or on physical exercises for the eyes in general? I apologize in advance for the grammar, as I am using a translator.

[@soulflynick]

Any info on MLT laser treatment (I have ocular hypertension and dry eyes) and the impact on dry eyes? I'm very interested in having this laser treatment, especially because I'm still young and can't imagine drops for the rest of my life. Also just a video on laser treatments would be awesome 😊

[@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