7 PROVEN Treatments for Dry Eyes After LASIK Eye Surgery

[@jennag5715]

This is an incredibly well-made video. I had lasik March 3rd, 2023, and everything went well. I'm currently dealing with dry eye and ended up in the Optometrist's chair 3 weeks post-op due to dry patches forming on the cornea which blurred my vision. All well now, but the dry eye post-Lasik is no joke!

[@_alysonh]

When did it get better for you?

[@jennag5715]

@@_alysonh The dry patches cleared within 5 days by using drops min. 8x/day. My Optometrist said I need to use artificial tears no less than 6x/day for up to 6 months post-surgery. I've been following her guidance and my eyes feel great. My night vision has also improved drastically by using the drops more frequently throughout the day.

[@_alysonh]

@@jennag5715 love to hear that for you! I’m 5 months out still dealing with the dry eyes. I’m using the drops every hour just to keep my eyes hydrated. I’m hoping that is normal to still need them that much this far out.

[@louiser6155]

@@jennag5715 whatbdrops did you use?

[@jennag5715]

@louiser6155 I use HydraSense eye drops, the "long-lasting relief for dry eyes" kind - Although I'm sure all kinds would work. They work great

[@margaretcordova3268]

I listen to this guy all the time and when I went to see an opthamologist this guy is right on! The guy I went to see was a total jerk. I paid to have him tell me what I already learned from this guy. I never went back! This guy on the video is totally awesome and very knowledgeable. Thanks Dr.

[@TOMLINBISH]

The best treatment for Lasik dry eyes is to NOT DO IT in the first place!!

[@saurabhsinha4782]

No, go for PRK

[@TOMLINBISH]

@saurabhsinha4782 PRK is Russian Roulette just like all other refractive eye ops! 😡

[@judyfrench7004]

I have dry eyes, I use Refresh gel drops 4 times a day. Then at night I use Refresh lubricant at night with paper tape to keep my eyes shut at night. Paper tape is cheap and doesn't take out any eyelashes. I put tape from under eyelashes to cheek (not across eyelashes like on the diagram). Only one piece. Works great.

[@doggoluv9444]

Thank you for making such informative videos. I have been suffering from severe dry eye over the past year. My eyes are very damaged. I have found that not a lot of health professionals understand the disease or take it seriously. Thankfully I was able to find the right clinic and I am now using all the treatments described here except for the plugs and the autologous serum. Your videos have been a source of hope and a great education. Thank you so much ❤

[@mzzy03]

I've been thinking about getting LASIK for my birthday but I already have dry eyes, I'll stick to my glasses and contacts. Don't wanna risk it.

[@johnwpmusic]

My contacts are super comfortable and I wear them probably from work until i am getting ready for bed! The fact that they don't discuss the dry eye effects and the nerves being severed in surgery is insane! I mean maybe they put it as a disclosure in the mound of paperwork you have to sign your life away on but they still don't have an open conversation with you about that. Let's also not forget that the surgery is going to cost roughly $5,200 without any insurance (and most insurance won't cover it). I was going to get it done just because my insurance offered a $2000 discount and you CAN use Flexible Spending Account money to cover the cost but will have to pay out for the rest. Currently $3300 is the 2025 max limit on FSA. Frankly even with my discounts I was looking at a $3700 bill for a surgery that only takes 10 minutes for both eyes. Talk about insane scalping prices!

[@deltaboukensha]

Dont risk it

[@annegreenwood3624]

dry eyes is the worst the compress tip you mentioned helps so much another great video

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Yes! Thank you! Glad to hear the WCs have helped!

[@carolyngrant7126]

I want to thank you from the bottom of my ❤ I got lasik and my eyes got so dry after one week and I was following what the doctor told me but nothing was helping until I found your video I am feeling so much better thank you ❤

[@nailakhurramatta]

Wht are you practising for dry eyes now

[@chbumgardner]

Very informative video. Thank you for being transparent about your involvement with pharmaceutical companies or other service providers. I wish other experts were as forthcoming in their representations of medical treatments. Too often experts, and not just experts in the medical field, do not disclose potential conflicts (key word being potential) of interest. Always enjoy your videos.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thank you! I appreciate that. I am constantly trying to evaluate the ethics of this social media world and how I engage with industry. No matter what, I know I want to stay transparent and I also don't want to be a poster child for some companies products (especially prescription things). I feel it would degrade trust. Thank you.

[@partialartsblackbelt8384]

Thank you for acknowledging dry eye after lasik. I had so many eye Drs I went to deny that was a thing after it happened to me after I got lasik 10 years ago. I never had dry eye before lasik.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Absolutely! No, clearly dry eye after lasik is well documented in the research and some people do experience neuropathic pain after the procedure. Do you think you had dry eyes even before the procedure?

[@partialartsblackbelt8384]

@@DoctorEyeHealth I didn’t. That’s why I am so adamant it was the lasik. It’s been a long time but I don’t recall being told how essential it is to use eye drops afterwards like you mentioned and they did it twice. I’m excited I found a dry eye clinic near me I’m going to seek out more focused help.

[@ghalial9966]

You got dry eyes after the surgery immediately or after ten years?

[@partialartsblackbelt8384]

@@ghalial9966 it was gradual

[@mohammednasr9590]

4 years post Lasik and the suffer is still ongoing 😢

[@osamasalih5242]

try decrease screen time

[@Mango1234-k1u]

How Even after 4 years?

[@MarkTedesco-zf8ej]

that why I m in pain they talk the talk but cant walk the walk

Me too

[@Galama07]

2 years after, still in pain, drye eyes and regret it so much

[@Keep-on-ok]

Thank you for making this video. It’s always amazing to know how much we don’t know about our own bodies.

[@905JimRaynor]

Don't get Lasik. That is the best way to avoid dry eyes.

[@pamnehring4157]

Thanks!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Wow you rock!!! thank you!

[@Flippity4]

Had PRK on one eye and LASIK in the other, LASIK went so much deeper into my eye and I'm just in pain all the time - dryness and pain, can't see well out of it... too many complications with LASIK imo, I pray for the day when my eyes feel normal

[@SG-dq5pj]

Same here I looked up and found Dr Hamrah. He supposed to be the best for treating Lasik complications.

[@pgc476]

I had PRk on both eyes

[@Flippity4]

@@SG-dq5pj Looked him up, but I'm on the west coast - not sure what my options are out here. I went to a top of the line specialist and got just some of the worst clinical recommendations one could get given my lifestyle.

[@Lovememore231]

Why did you not do PRK in both. Makes no sense

[@johnwpmusic]

I decided NOT to get lasik surgery because of the chances of dry eyes after the fact and it's not worth it. I wish the pre op evaluation discussed this major thing!

[@ninidvali2699]

As an ophthalmologist who had LASIK, I can confidently say that my dry eye was waaaayy worse when I was a heavy contact lens wearer. ❤

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Great feedback! Yes, contact lenses do increase tear film evaporation so I am not too surprised! When did you have LASIK?

[@peacegratitude2501]

@@DoctorEyeHealth hi How long does it take for the dryness to completely go after smile?

[@sabrinanina7747]

Do you feel dryness eye White 6 months after lasik ?

[@mrdrejonn]

Did you have to use prednisolone eyedrops after lasik surgery and if you did for how long.. My Lasik surgeon wanted me to use them for 3 months I told him the drops were making my right eye blurry when I did research info said it should only be used for 1 week or it would cause problems to the eye.. This question is for 2699 Thanks...

[@ninidvali2699]

@@mrdrejonn In our practice we do not prescribe prednisolone drops routinely after LASIK. Probably in your case your physician considered it a necessity

[@nikkilargo]

Wow, this is right on time. I had lasik 6 days ago. Ive been curious if I can do more than what I've been told to use/do already. Thanks for the upload :D

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Excellent! How did the procedure go? Have you been pretty happy so far?

[@karthikeyandc]

me too had Lasik week ago but now I'm having red eyes from morning can even take bright lights. last night I just went walk

[@annanas8162]

@@karthikeyandc How are your eyes now? Did the symptoms decrees or fully go away?

[@fauziasulaiman]

Many many thanks for educating us about our eyes 👀👀.

[@franzordonio5784]

Thank you for your great Opthalmological Expertises this helps us a lot.. No other Doctor can do what you are doing for your patients!... Yes, I have dry eyes and I don't think I want any LASIK Laser.. I am using Systane Hydration Eye drops and also Systane Complete for the past 2 years and I feel good. I also take Vit D3 and Procard Omega fish oil supplements... Stay safe, happy and healthy Dr. Allen.. Thank you.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thanks so much, Franz! Glad to hear things are doing well for you. I have been testing out Vit D with Omega supplements too and should have some content on that soon.

[@mizz_lexx6121]

I’ve had lasik and suffered from dry eye after the procedure. What helped was eye drops in the vials and drinking …LOTS of water.

[@samirehman5907]

I had Lasik, never wore contact lenses, devloped glaucoma because Doctor give me drops which containt steriods, after stop using drops which conatint steriods and using only atrifical tears and eye ointment my vision totally got blurry due to dry eyes, as i had allergy and i was taking anti histamine ( causing dryness) even after stop using anti histamine, Still todate sometime i wake with up very inflamed eyes. finding hard to focus on near objects. with my busy life style working with computers and driving most of time i feel LASIK is not a good option to go with. I would say get LASIK if you really need.

[@MrWhitelightning73]

LASIK over a decade ago, dry eyes. Now I’m having issues with redness and irritation

[@searchingfornothing2548]

how is your dry eye??

[@MrWhitelightning73]

@@searchingfornothing2548 Comes and goes.

[@Lovememore231]

15 years here and still misery. Oh an vision regression to 20/40. That surgery is bullshit!!

[@MrWhitelightning73]

@@Lovememore231 I’m still 20/20 but need cheaters to read. Refresh eye drops help.

[@MrWhitelightning73]

@@Lovememore231 I have an appointment in May. I’ve heard that they can make adjustments so I don’t need cheaters to read.

[@kfg7248]

Great information and love the fact you cite your findings. I just had Lasik less than 48hrs ago and can see perfectly in the distance now. However up close 😞 not so much, which was never a problem prior to surgery.. Hoping this goes back to 'normal'. Also my right eye is dry and irritated compared to my left, so I will keep a close eye on it.

[@blueseptember2174]

Yes my myopia is very bad but I can see amazing detail up close. Did it go back to as before?

[@Islandman776]

What happen now ?

[@kfg7248]

@@Islandman776 It's still not as great reading up close as it was before however I can see fine.

[@kfg7248]

@@blueseptember2174 Kind of. Not as great as it once was up close but if I have great lighting and hold my reading material at arms length I'm good. Best thing I ever did was get the LASIK.

[@KD-ev9zx]

I got SMILE surgery in Feb 2023 and in my case it’s the opposite. My left eye gets blurry and hazy while the right eye is normal. Also left eye feels more dried however as soon as I use artificial tears, the vision goes back to normal clear vision. So i’m guessing using artificial tears for atleast 6 months after surgery, should help stabilize the vision.

[@juancamilomunozdiaz9377]

The best treatment for dry eye, is change your life and go to live in a place with high humidity, that's all that is needed. It is not the cure, but symptoms improved a lot.

[@christophershanklin112]

Use the eye drops, regardless of whether your eyes are dry or not. Drink lots of water. I also recommend taking Omega 3.

[@SG-dq5pj]

I had LASIK two years ago and its been a nightmare. Severe eye pain and migraines. Dry eyes and corneal neuralgia diagnosis. I was asked to do IPL but the person who was going to do it said I was darker skinned so it will look bad. I use vital tears and mythprednisol Preservative free. And medications to control migraines. I can’t use computer and photophobia is severe.

[@racheluk87]

Wow its been 2 years for me too. The dry eye and migraines have been awful 😖

[@kanantony4423]

Also have these weird migraines from time to time. What do you do to help?

[@plainsong76]

I had ICL as I wasn’t eligible for lasik. I’m not dealing with dry eye but unfortunately, well over 2 years after the surgery, I’m dealing with the other side effect usually associated with lasik: halos at night which makes night driving very difficult. I was wondering what your thoughts are on this.

[@TMinusRecords]

There's a video by taran van hermert about this

[@ChloeBianca92]

Would glasses with anti reflective coating be helpful with your night driving?

[@eramshaikh_21397]

U can use scleral lenses

[@joemcdonald4083]

In late 1980, early 1981, Dr. Peter Arrowsmith in Nashville made 32 (!! Thirty-two!!) incisions in my right cornea and 16 incisions in my left cornea. That was called "Radialkeratotomy" at that time and it was done by hand using a diamond-tipped scalpel. I still have a LOT of problems with multiple images and dry eye. The only thing that has helped at all is Manuka Honey eye drops.

[@DebThomas]

I love my Hylo Night Gel and I didn't know it had vitamin A! The Hylo Gel is a little difficult to get into the eye. I have tried Restasis, Tryvaya, and Xiidra but I haven't tried the IPL or Cequa yet.

[@Minh_Thư88]

Hi, does the Hylo night gel help your dry eyes?

[@DebThomas]

@@Minh_Thư88 Hi May, YES, it helps a lot by making it more comfortable with my lids closed and my eye mask. My eyes move and blink better.

[@karenbumgarner3926]

Is Hylo night gel available in the USA?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Yes, it is. I find it online

[@louiser6155]

This gel made me.feel like i had glass in my eye.i had to wash it out after an hr

[@veronikapop8161]

I had LASIK 5 days ago. I experienced dry eyes since my first pregnancy, and Im really worried I’ll end up with dry eyes forever 🙈 I wanted lasik a lot, but this was a concern and still is. The worst part for me is the blurry vision from the dryness

[@reshmisunar3164]

How is it now???

[@Mango1234-k1u]

How is it now

[@deirdremarshall-greene1181]

Been Denied Lasik Surgery x10.So just gave up after as a healthcare prof that har had 4 CVA 4MI. Ocular wise had many major opthalmic changes despite environmental changes.

[@2d40]

Lasik over 10 years ago and have been having more issues with dry eyes. Also vision is getting worse.

[@miguelm39]

I feel you. I had it 4 years ago but at 10 years, I feel like natural aging can be playing a factor as well. I know my eyes were getting worse every year before lasik.

[@_alysonh]

Hi Doctor! Thanks for your video. I had lasik done 4 months ago and still suffer from dry eye. I have to use drops every hour still but I do work at a computer for my job so that is very drying. Before my lasik, I did wear contacts but never had issues with dryness so I was excited for my lasik. Unfortunately I am disappointed with the amount of side effects I’ve had (almost all of them)… and have become depressed over it… any advice on what I can do? I take omega 3 supplements, I use a eye mask, use my drops frequently… just worried the dry eye will never go away 😔

[@prooheckcp]

It will most likely go away, I'm almost 6 months in after Lasik and had the same problem as you until last month. All my side effects after 5 months went away except dry eyes but even that drastically improved. I still have dry eyes but now only need 1-3 eye drops per day to feel 100% (although I have a bit of redness at the end of the day). According to google most people have dry eyes cured in the first 6 months but about a quarter take up to 1-2 years to fully recover from that symptom. Ask help to an eye doctor that is specialized in dry eyes to help you managing the symptoms and stay strong, one day the symptoms will be completely gone

[@_alysonh]

@@prooheckcp thank you so much for your response! How long ago did you have your lasik?

[@prooheckcp]

@@_alysonh I had mine in October last year

[@_alysonh]

@@prooheckcp thanks again for the positive response. It can be pretty upsetting reading all the negative comments that people have (which gives me anxiety it will never get better). I hope to be in your position soon.

[@prooheckcp]

@@_alysonh people searching for these videos are the ones still suffering from the side effects so it’s normal that most comments are negative. People with permanent damage from lasik are a way less than 0,1%, it’s just that some people take longer to heal

[@cynthiacatnott9012]

I have dry eyes due to Bell's Palsy. Systane gel drops offers much relief.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Bell's palsy can be trouble. Do you have constant exposure? Eyelid taping often helps with nighttime exposure with Bells.

[@LettyB76]

Me too. My left eye was really affected. My ophthalmologist put me on Xiidra and it's really helping.

[@deirdremarshall-greene1181]

Vey Well Made Videos. Live in the Deep South after leaving Major Cities in Texas due to Marriage. Ive had lots of Opthalmic Conditions. Because my Career is medical. So have tendency to have more exposure than most. So Im a horror for any MD with BSN that failed out of advanced medical hx.

[@proggz39]

I want lasik for my -2.75 and -3.00 prescription but the thought of having perpetual dry eyes or worse is a real turn off when I can almost sorta see without glasses

[@AliceI-v8c]

Amazing video, thank you so much.

[@Nancy_B86]

I had PRK about 2 years ago. I already had dry eyes and light sensitivity prior to the surgery and of course it only got worse after. I regret getting PRK now, especially since I still don't have 20/20 (though I don't need glasses or contacts). I've been seeing a dry eye specialist for a few months. I used Restasis for many months and now I'm using Cequa. I'm about to get scleral lenses, hoping those will help with the dry eye, light sensitivity, and improve my sight.

[@bluejayvintageretro]

Love the red light challenge tip💖💖💖

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

haha thanks! Hope it helps!

[@gregmoser4874]

Corneal nerve damage after lasik? Do you suggest a different procedure for vision correction or is Lasik still the safest?

[@slendii366]

I've heard PRK is safer than Lasik but I'm no optometrist

[@Bhatmann]

Safe just like the jab.

[@SoundsLikeBanana]

Ortho-K, the non-surgical (reversible) treatment for vision correction.

[@Lovememore231]

They all damage corneal nerves! Don't be fooled.

[@monsieurmike2072]

Thx doc. Stay blessed. This upload is for me. Got dry eyes after my lasik in November 2022.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Best of luck! Hope it helps!

[@monsieurmike2072]

@@DoctorEyeHealth 💯👍🙏

[@monsieurmike2072]

@@Lovememore231 ..that is a long time. Yeah I still got the dry eyes but not severe like from the beginning. Still using my tear eyedrops tho every morning as I got up don't want to hurt the cornea..but yeah I am still healing and it's 2024 already..All the best to you..

[@monsieurmike2072]

@@Lovememore231 ..will definitely do..thank you for your advice..most appreciated. 🙏

[@nsevv]

What about supplement designed for dry eyes, I am using fish oil. I feel drops just drains away the natural tears I found more relief after I stop using them. Maybe I wlll try the hyaluronic version. Also looking into Sea Buckthorn for supplement.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Great suggestions! yes, I have some content coming out soon all about omega and other supplements for dry eyes and other eye conditions. It has taken me awhile to prep as there is so much research to flip through.

[@Keep-on-ok]

Yes, I do get dry eyes occasionally and I have had lasik surgery. But I also had dry eyes prior to the lasik surgery. I could never wear contacts because my eyes were just too dry.

[@sabrinanina7747]

I have also dry eyes after lasik, I am 2 months post op, how long time do you have dry eyes ? Is it better after 6 months ? Or more

[@Keep-on-ok]

@@sabrinanina7747 No, I still have to use Sustane eye drops.

[@sabrinanina7747]

​@@Keep-on-okhow much drops per Day ?

[@aishwaryachauhan]

Hey! I already have dry eyes & planning to go for lasik. Can you pls share your experience?

[@aishwaryachauhan]

@@sabrinanina7747 Hey! I already have dry eyes & planning to go for lasik. Can you pls share your experience?

[@deirdremarshall-greene1181]

Thanks Again. Everything my personal MD did not mention. I have You and others keeping up to date Appreciate it. God Send.

[@Hey_AJ]

I got Lasik in March 2023. I had dry eyes before my surgery. Now a year later from my lasik my dry eye is worse. I've been doing eye drops: refresh omega, xiidra (current), and retaine at night. I have an eye mask but it falls off. I'm very discouraged. My eyes are fuzzy and blurry all the time.

[@905JimRaynor]

I went with the Bates method to deal with Myopia.

[@Optom.mohammadtebhala]

​@@905JimRaynor did it work ?

[@905JimRaynor]

@@Optom.mohammadtebhala i went from -2.5 and mild stigmatism to -1.5 and no stigmatism so far in 2024. Baseball players use Bates. The Rock, Sway, Long Swing, and Central Fixation on the baseball. I played a lot of baseball this year using only a -1 lens. It made a big difference. Next baseball season I will play without glasses. Get away from screens and get outside where there is constant movement in your peripheral vision.

[@Galama07]

Same here, exactly 2 years now, it is a nightmare

[@Minh_Thư88]

Hello, my eyes have visible red veins caused by dry eyes. I’m on Xiidra and EYsuVIS for a week now. I use Refresh celluvisc, Digital PF and Relieva PF a few times a day too. Many of my symptoms are improving , except the red veins. 😢 Anyone who knows what to do , please help!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey May, the redness is a challange for sure. The veins dilate due to acute and chronic inflammation. Some eye drops can cause them to constrict and appear smaller for a short time but long term solution is to decrease the inflammation and treat the vessels directly. I find IPL (optilight) helps a lot of my patients, also sometimes use of amniotics and other medications help. How is Eysuvis working for you?

[@Minh_Thư88]

@@DoctorEyeHealth my doctor mentioned Lumify in case I need it occasionally. But I don’t even want to try it. I was on EYsuVIS for 8 days with Xiidra and other OTC PF drops. Blurred vision, dryness, photophobia have been improved slightly. Both my doctor and I decided to stop using it. Now I’m on Xiidra and others PF drops for 3 months until next appointment. I’d like to know your opinions about autologous serum eye drops ( ASED)! I’ve read that it helps dry eyes and red vessels without side effects. Thanks !

[@RJDyer16]

Thank you for the Nocturnal Lagophthalmos product recommendation! There are very few products out there for this condition but it is a HUGE pain and contributor to dry eye.

[@GenkiDamaSSJ]

I wanted Lasik so bad for a decade because GPC took away my ability to use contacts and i hated glasses. Finally got lasik 14 months ago, but now im suffering with MGD and dry eye... i wish i had found this video when i was doing my research or maybe i wouldnt have done it. I know so many people that did lasik and loved it... just my luck... apparently it could be related to taking Accutane for acne in high school 😢. Another thing that didnt come up in my research and no one asked in my multiple evaluations. My lasik surgeon told me 1% of folks get chronic dry eye after lasik but I just found a study that says it is 20%...

[@PatongmanPatongman]

I've been told my oil ducts are 40% damaged and can't be repaired. I've had the Lazer treatment 3 times. I do myself everyday with warm final then use my finger to try to express. So I have to do tear drops fir rest of my life. I take omega 3 oil capsule everyday.

[@GenkiDamaSSJ]

When you say laser treatment do you mean lasik or IPL? How long did you have eye lid swelling before they told you 40% of the oil ducts are damaged?

[@PatongmanPatongman]

@GenkiDamaSSJ she put metal disks over my eye balls cos she layered my eye lids to warm the oil in my ducts. 10,000 baht for treatment both eyes. She done this 3 times in 3 months, 10,000 baht each time. Then I had cataract surgery for both eyes at the same time. Everything perfect. Now I put warm funnel on my eye lids twice a day and express oil nit noy to keep them working. And now I am down to eye drops 3 times a day, it helps to make the red eye more manageable. I was put to sleep for my operation I asked for it 260,000 baht. I even stopped driving before operation. Hope this helps. International phuket town. And my lovely doctor perfect English, great bed side manner, Head of her Dept 16y. I highly reconmend her.

[@GenkiDamaSSJ]

@@PatongmanPatongman have you had your thyroid checked?

[@saurabhsinha4782]

PRK vs LASIK, which out of two has more severe dry eye as side effect?

[@TylerDurden-es9iy]

LASIK

[@saurabhsinha4782]

Thanks, BTW I underwent PRK almost one year back now, I have dry eye issue for approx 3 months, easily managed with carboxymethylcellulose drops. Now it's just OCCASIONALLY in early morning after wakes up, my both eyelids are stick together, that I have to open with my hands, probably a subtle sign of dry eye. But apart from that, it's completely normal, all day and night long no need of any drops, still felt amazing with PRK results, looks like I have given a amazing gift to myself 🎉 Touchwood it stays as it is....

[@anitanowak4147]

Not had Lasix yet but was thinking about it.

[@JacquelineJaroffaith]

I did have eye surgery. Cequ drops generic. Helps a lot. I always had dry eyes. Lot allergy my medicine to help me breathe. Causes me to have dry eyes. 👀 I am going to try the warm wet cloth on my eyes. I hope it for me.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Wishing you the best! Allergy medications do dry out the body and contribute to dry eyes.

[@CarlosGarcia-ds9dn]

I never had dry eye at all prior lo lasik or my first lasik procedure. I then got PRK Lasik and org worse decision ever. Have had bad dry eyes at night ever since and it’s hard to ever get a good nights rest. So I’m really trying to find help :(

[@marlyhort]

I discovered your channel a couple of hours ago... I have seen several of your videos - thanks so much. Q: How is it that my right eye is practically 100% dryer than my left one?

[@abdallahahmad1754]

Me too have u find a solution

[@Charlie-h7x]

Eyes have never been the same after lasiks, regret it to this day. Dry eyes is terrible

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

That always breaks my heart to hear. What is helping you the most so far?

[@CAraujo091]

Yes. I have been using eye drops. It’s dry eyes. And it happens for about the 1 year after lasik is what I read. But the dr never responded.

[@zeddland]

It's about 80 days since I did femtolasik.I'm suffering from dry eye,floaters and blurry vision mostly at nights.I wish It was 3 months before and I would never ever do lasik...

[@sabrinanina7747]

Me too, I always regret this terribly choice. I d lile to die, dry eyes and burning are not bearable for me

[@Galama07]

I regret it so much and the clinic is telling me that this doesn't happen often, I'm the only one

[@karthikeyandc]

last week Wednesday I had femto Lasik. yesterday night I went for stroll with protective eye gear and from today morning my eyes are red and my eyes are not handling light from morning very well

[@PlaymakerPat]

Have you considered making a video describing post-Lasik Corneal Neuropathy?

[@DJDeeJay-y8k]

No he won't admit that's a problem with Lasik. He know's it's a problem but his people can't make money if he tells the truth

[@elisha502]

Isnt it the thing he said about the phantom pain?

[@Lm23457]

I had lasik eye surgery four years ago. I never had dry eye before and developed dry eye afterwards. One day my left eye went black for 20-30 sec and I got scared and saw my optometrist who looked behind my eyes and saw nothing also confirmed it wasn’t and eye stroke. I still had a healthy eye and 20/20 vision. Today I wake up and have a sharp stabbing pain in the same eye. I put warm compress, too fish oil supplements, eye drops, and castor oil and it has been shooting the pain on and off all day. Please do you have any suggestions? Do you think it’s more than dry eye🙏

[@marygracegundran5391]

I have tried all the medications that you have mentioned before 30:53 but still I suffer from chronic dry eyes

[@marialorettaescobal245]

Is the treatment can be applied for those operated in cataract too?

[@yogeshnegi2191]

Hi I am from India and recently had SILK procedure done. It is being promoted here by J&J. It is presented as a much safer option with minimal dryness and reduced healing time owing to the incision being smaller and lesser powerful laser. Your thoughts?

[@JanKoellen]

I've had dry eyes about 10 years but have found sun & very brightside I was very young. I had cataract surgery a year ago after years of contacts. I use drops but one eye seems dryer & the other has more tears which overflow the lower corner. Is there a way to balance this? Learning a lot from your videos.

[@NWGJulian]

i had LASIK a week ago. I didnt have dry eyes at all! everything was over after like 3 hours. my vision is almost crystal clear.

[@Walidformuly]

Hows your experience now

[@NWGJulian]

@@Walidformuly it's still getting better and better. right now i see razor sharp like 75% throughout the day. if the air becomes a little bit dryer, or if I am on my screen a lot, i see a little bit less sharp, but it still keeps getting better. so glad that i did it!

[@marygracegundran5391]

In 2013, I had bilateral eye cataract removal ,bilateral lenses implant. Since then, I have been experiencing dry eyes until this time. I have used system e yedrops, refreshed advanced drops also Limigan eyedropper prescribed by my EENT MD. Is any better eye medications you could suggest for me to try? Thanks.I would be glad & thankful to hear from doctor ❤

[@pawel779]

Good job! What about Smartsight procedure?

[@mspader8]

¿¿¿ What about PRK, is it as bad for mgd and severe dry eye as Lasik? I did have PRK about 25 years ago supposedly to not be as bad as Lasik, because I already had dry eye when I had the procedure done; and my ophthalmologist said it would be a better option. Now I suffer from Severe Dry eye, I am using the blood serum tears, heat masks, gel, ointment, and have had my first ipl, going for my second one this Friday. Thanks for the wealth of knowledge you provide, I greatly appreciate you! When I have the ipl procedures, should the gland expression be done at the same time, or after several ipl sessions???

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thank you!! So many good questions here. PRK is believed to be a better option for dry eye vs lasik. I personally like to express the glands after every IPL session but some specialists don’t feel it is necessary. I know some clinics that only express on the final session. I also think it is best practice to debride the eyelids of any biofilms / kerotanized tissue to help better open the glands

[@mspader8]

​@@DoctorEyeHealth I would try more if it wasn't so expensive, $1,200. each, plus the $1600 for the 4 ipl sessions. Plus she only offered the 1 after the 4 ipl's; probably thinking who is going to spend $1200 each time.. who knows?

[@cynthiaosorio2313]

I had lasik in one eye and when I wake up I feel like my eye is stuck to the lid. I always notice it before I open my eyes. That’s the only time I have a problem.

[@shrapmetal]

Does dry eyes affect mostly long distance vision? My short distance vision is good after lasik but my long distance vision fluctuates and improves for a short time after when I use eye drops or when I yawn.

[@pty1pty2]

You're the best🙏

[@ifachick3048]

Very informative. if you can discuss the impact of multiple eye or ocular procedures on dry eyes. For example: Dry eye after Lasik. Then upper blepharoplasty surgery (eyelid numbness -upper and lower- is evident from nerve regeneration post surgery). What risks are then of undergoing lens replacement surgery for increasing/worsening dry eyes? I ask as since Lasik (monovision) My presbyopia is driving me nutd. I basically live in my entire day in reading glasses for work. I can't even read a food label without taking a photo and zooming in. Decided as a 60yr old with the start of cataracts (and entire family who had cataracts) to get the lens replacement. Last minute b4 the procedure the surgeon said Lasik caused scarring and my vision might remain blurred, so called it off. Only positive was now knowing that the bright blurriness I see when reading (frustrating at eye exams to explain I can see the letters but there is some light refraction in the middle of the letter) and the type of glare from oncoming car lights, is due to the astigmatisms. Canada has since approved the light adjustable lens, which I'm told will allow the adjustment of the prescription to try eliminate any bluriness from astigmatisms. I really want to do this RLE and be done with readers, and be proactive against future cataracts. Soo would love to see it explained in a similar fashion what compunded effects are from Lasik, to severing nerves in upper bleph, to a lens replacement. Starting to think that the impact of Lasik corneal scarring on cataract patients are only going to come to the discussion as Lasik patients age.

[@takevaewbanks6127]

Im so grateful for your video i had lasik 7 days ago, and all the side effects of the initial part of video i am having. My eyes have started hurting when i squint or touch it. When i tell my doc about it he said its dry eye, i never believe him 😅... so with the intention to see if he was wrong or right lol I increased the amount of eye drops i was using. I have now completed 2 boxes of sustane complete pf since surgery ..just yesterday i used two tubes all day and my right eye now looks like your cover photo for this video. But im so appreciative i came across your video, now i feel bad for not believing my doc you explained so well, i will add the warm compress and see if that helps with my symptoms. Thanks again😊

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey! Thanks so much. I hope things heal quickly for you!!!

[@cam6232]

Should you not put artificial eye drops the day of assessment for dry eye?

[@Galama07]

I had femto lasik 2 years ago, since rhen living in pain. Swollen, red eyes and they look most if the time muddy- I once had beautiful eyes. What I tried: Vitamin A cream, sleeping mask, eye plaster, warm wet compresses with massages - onky hurts more, then they gave me a 4 time laser light treatment to stimulate the nerves, helped a little bit , vut still not pain free, still many eyedrops, of course never make up and...yes I fully regret and feel desperate

[@richardhuysers2087]

????? Can multi-focal lens replacement cause MGD? Looking to have this procedure? have mild dry eye now, but only when wearing contact lenses? Good content thank you :) from the UK ??????

[@chaliceweichman2850]

Thank you for this! Have you ever seen redness in ONLY the inner corners of the whites (from inner corner to the iris)?

[@vinzleow3817]

Hi doc roughly 2 weeks post op i got s burning sensation in my eyes usually putting the eyedrops is this normal?

[@renee7567]

I have a bruder's mask. Every time I use it my eyes get really red from the heat, and very blurry where I can't make out the TV images very well. Is that normal?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

The heat and pressure with those types of masks cause a temporary corneal distortion which will make your vision more blurry. The heat will encourage the blood vessels around the eyes to dilate and the eyelids may look more red for short time. Worth a discussion with your local doctor about their thoughts. You could also try the TearRestore mask is it doesn't push on the eyes and cause that distortion.

[@joe7528]

I never had dry eyes till i had Lasik surgery almost 5 weeks ago

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Oh yeah? How did the procedure go? How is your eyesight and what do they have you doing for dryness?

[@joe7528]

@@DoctorEyeHealth they done the wavelight lasik surgery my eye sight now is 20/15 i can see distance now without glasses I'm 48 yrs old and i knew going in that i would need readers I'm currently taking blink eye drops and hydroeyes supplements

[@sabrinanina7747]

Are you ok now ? How do you manage tout dryness

[@joe7528]

@sabrinanina7747 I'm doing great. Now i can see distance without glasses i have slightly dry eyes now, but not like it was i only use drops when i really need to. I'm nearly 5 months post lasik surgery

[@aishwaryachauhan]

Hey! I already have dry eyes & planning to go for lasik. Can you pls share your experience?

[@adnannaatsofficial3728]

Done my LASIK eye surgery in September 2020 but still bluriness and checked many doctors they said i have to put eye drops to reduce dryness for my whole life no other solution of this i am very depressed and cannot drive at night 😢

[@colt5189]

Testa sis caused massive burning that would get worse with use. Had to stop.

[@muthu8304]

I have done smile surgery before 2 months, i have since, more after 1 month(because stopped cyclosporine drops)

[@YasminPatel-p1f]

I had lasik 20 yrs back and dry eyes since few months

[@miguelm39]

Sounds like not really related to LASIK. Could be age related or another environmental or lifestyle factor. But that’s just my guess. Keep trying to improve it 👍🏽

[@arcann7]

I’m curious as to whether Oxervate or Tyrvaya have been studied in the scenario of lasik-induced dry eye, especially because of the theory of it being a neurogenic etiology. Have you read anything like that, Dr. Allen?

[@beautypharma5015]

How's radio frequency therapy for meibomian gland dysfunction?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Very good question! This is a growing area of research and I hope to have a video on it! However, as of now, I am not fully read up on it, so let me get back to you.

[@Bati.Raad_221B]

Can I do my facial after one month of lasic surgery??

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

What are you doing with your facial hair?

[@vince1229]

Do they ask patients if they have dry eyes before surgery?

[@ew6497]

Hey Everyone , My Dry eye Peaked after 1 month of Lasik. Currently it is 3 month that I had LASIK. I am using Restasis 2 weeks already but I see little improvement, also I have photophobia from night lights . Who else had these problems after Lasik, when it will go away?

[@malamoda]

Did it get any better? As I had a little dryness in a week after a surgery but then it peaked after 1.5 months and now it's 2.5

[@ew6497]

@@malamoda Check out your Meibomian Glands for MGD . Go for Miboflow and clean your Glands . Use Restasis and Preservative free artificial tears (MEGA 3 Refresh is the best) . It will get better over time you just need more time.

[@ew6497]

Go and Check Your Mebomian Glands and clean them with Miboflow . Also Use Restasis at least 6 months.

[@tricolor112010]

Where do I get the sleep right sleep tight eye patch? Thanks

[@magllc7708]

can you tell us about ocuvite eye vitimin or any similiar product with the active ingredient lutein ? i had dry eyes from contacts . this one product seem to help . no need for eye drops any longer .

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Yes! I will have some videos on eye vitamins and other supplements in the coming weeks. Lutein has been studied specifically as as carotenoid which is known to be about 1000x more concentrated in the eye. It helps with free radical damage within the retina itself and may help with some conditions such as macular degeneration. As far as lutein on dry eye, I have not seen studies on that as much but maybe. I know other vitamins within ocuvite and similar brands have been shown in some research publications to have a benefit for tear secretion.

[@janetjunkie1]

I started taking ocuvite 3 weeks ago and l never say one thing works but l have more moistire in my eyes and l also take thera tears too.

[@gaylecheung3087]

Good night everyone

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

😴

[@whatisthis9p]

Sir how to remove small red lines in left eye left side corner how to keep eye bright and whiter and come white jelly in eyes what that like jelly in corner

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

You will definitely want to see a local doctor to have it diagnosed, but for many people with redness, I find the IPL (optlight) procedure helps, also anti-inflammatory medications can help.

[@DJDeeJay-y8k]

You should do the right thing and denounce Lasik and other forms of laser surgery. You know it's immoral, unscientific and life-ending in many circumstances.

[@Cheriwhite9]

What about nutrition for treatment?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Love this topic and I should have something coming within the next few weeks.

[@kapil_bedwal]

Just after a week of surgery, my eyesight was the best, i could see things very clearly from a long distance. But 3 months post surgery, i started realising that the vision is no more the same. I have dry eyes. It's been almost a year and the vision hasn't improved much, i still have dry eyes. I have a doubt, normally post surgery, the two most common problems are dry eyes and refractive error. Since my vision did improve just after the surgery, that means i don't have refractive error, but i still do have dry eyes issue. Am i right at this deduction or i may have refractive error issue???

[@ericstorm6554]

im also in a similar spot my dryness increased ever so slightly at 3 months, tho might also be something else, nerves take 6-24 months to fully regrow for prk and 6 months to 5 years for lasik im praying for you, the dry ness sucks and blurry vision sucks, im only 3.5 months post op atm tho so im staying positive. consider moisture chamber glasses they realy help me with comfort. im also nagging my local eye doctor to put in those damn punctual plugs, he is against doing it saying they will just fall out, but next time im gona be a pain in the ass and ask him to do it once again.

[@sabrinanina7747]

Same

[@kapil_bedwal]

@@ericstorm6554 sorry to hear that bro, I'm going through the same situation. Last week i went to my doctor and he said it's just dryness and my vision is 6/6. It was quite unsatisfactory, but I don't think i can do anything. They didn't find anything serious or concerning after the retina test. Now I think I'll have to deal with it myself.

[@shakenbacon-vm4eu]

I think my Ophtho rushed me into the procedure, and I’m pissed. He did the tear test and I was extremely dry 4 days pre-op. Then he redid it on day of but it was weird, it was only like a minute and I think he put some drops on it? My dry eye has been ridiculous post op, especially after sleep and it’s basically not letting me heal. I’m a radiologist so I am 1000% dependent on my eyes for my work, really frustrated now.

[@pgc476]

Is this video works for PRK surgery?

[@NamNation99]

I have Dry eyes but considering getting PRK Eye Surgery. Would you advice against it? Wait until symptoms are gone? What would you suggest? If anyone has an opinion on this please leave a response.

[@Myrte07H]

I had dry eyes before when i weared lenses, so i decided to do the PRK and now 8 months later i have very very dry eyes and unhappy in general.... I dont know if i would do it again...

[@fa3elkhir]

Don't do surgery, you will suicide if you do it

[@marinasavchenko8373]

​@@Myrte07Hhow are you doing now? Did it get any better?

[@Myrte07H]

@@marinasavchenko8373 it did a little bit, but they still dry. Its cool without glasses but having natural wet and fully functional eyes is priceless so i still regret doing my eye surgery.

[@andreea6676]

Hey, doc! What do you think about Hylo Dual eye drops?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Never tried them myself but I have heard good things. Perhaps I can get some from Optase.