How To Get Rid Of Dry Eyes - 4 Advanced Home Treatments

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IN THIS VIDEO
Dr. Neal Guymon discusses dry eyes and one of the biggest contributors to dry eyes, meibomian gland dysfunction (mgd) and blepharitis. Dr. EyeGuy talks about the four best advanced dry eye treatments at home that can help get rid of dry eyes. Dry Eyes can be very overwhelming and sometimes complicated to treat. Dr. EyeGuy has put together his top four Dry Eye home remedies and treatments that can work for most people. High Quality Omega-3 supplements or fish oil is very important. Keeping eyelids clean is also very important. Blepharitis can cause serious inflammation to the meibomian glands, which leads to dry eyes. Using a hypochlorous acid solution will help control bacteria on the eyelids. Heat Masks, warm compresses, and eyelid massages help keep the meibomian glands functioning.
0:00 Intro
0:48 How To Get Rid Of Dry Eyes
2:00 Omega-3 Supplements For Dry Eyes
4:39 Hypochlorous Acid Solution For Dry Eyes
6:10 Heat Masks and Eyelid Massage for Dry Eyes
8:23 Lipid-Based Artificial Tears for Dry Eyes
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[@DrEyeGuy]

Sorry for the crazy loud music... getting better at making these videos hopefully. 😊 Check out why dry eye can cause blurry vision: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnW1f5qsrsp8gKc

[@elainegarcia9354]

Can my 9 and 8 year old take these

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

Me too, no music please it does my head in, It takes away from what you’re saying. 😩 I nearly turned this video off. Great information otherwise , Thank you.

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@elainegarcia9354 You will want to check with your primary care doctor to make sure.

[@schelleuser2792]

I was actually going to suggest you do an ASMR version of your advice. I can’t actually listen to this. I am trying to wind down and research the issues I had today. Good luck!

[@slavneslavne]

2:00 omega 3 supplement 4:40 clean eyelids 6:14 heat mask and massage 8:30 tears

[@LK-bz9sk]

Thanks

[@violettasauveterre5100]

Thanks

[@sandraoregel4527]

What about the LPI treatment do you recommend that??

[@sevilarasl901]

Excellent,many thanks ❤

[@taffyb4007]

What I like about your video is that you get right to the point in delivering information. Some want to talk endlessly, ugh.

[@arlenereid8919]

I have sjogrens and dry eye is a major problem. IPL Intensed Pulse Light treatments every 6 months has helped tremendously. I would recommend to all dry eye sufferers.

[@RH-rz9tp]

I have a cornea condition that causes severe dry eyes. I am also alergic to most of the preservatives they use to make most products that are supposed to help. After countless doctors & all their recommendations that actually made things worse, I decided to try my own idea & use the same thing I use for any topical application to the body...cold pressed virgin coconut oil. Just put a dab in the bottom eyelid and blink several times to spead it around. Not only does it work wonders, but is extremely affordable. I will never use anything else. Last trip for followup the doctor asked if the "Cequa" was working. I told him my insurance would't cover the $600 and told him what I've been using. At first he was appauled, but after seeing how much of an improvement I have, he actually told me to keep using it. You'll never hear a doctor tell you that!

[@RH-rz9tp]

Btw...tried mct in a dropper, but it doesn't have the same hydrating capabilities. Just carry a small glass container or jar (kind of like what tiger balm comes in) of coconut oil in a baggie so you always have it with you. You will be amazed!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing. I'm currently making a list of natural home remedies that people have shared with me over the past year, I will add this to the list. Thank you.

[@diauser3327]

thanks for sharing, so called medicine which is a chemical may not always be the best choice given our entired life is around chemicals these days and better to avoid more chemicals to that list

[@katiekane5247]

@@RH-rz9tp great comment! I've got a fish allergy so I use Flax oil. I also crave sweet potatoes & coconut oil.

[@jessiems3734]

I will certainly try this coz I hv faith in Cold pressed virgin coconut oil. Thank you.

[@agilityhappy1]

Thank you Dr. for sharing this information. I have been experiencing the lightly smudged eyesight in my right eyefor about a month, sometimes better than others and definitely light sensitive and have just purchased the recommended eyedrops, omega gels and the eyelid cleansing spray; so, hopefully i'm on the right track. I"ve never experienced this before. Thank you again!

[@wandalyle7401]

This is the most informative video I’ve come across! Subscribed! Thank you so much!

[@connybrown8940]

You are so spot on and very grateful to you education and help. This has been the worst of my dry eyes and I was getting really scared thinking it was my eyes itself. Never thought it would be my eye lids until I was doing the research for any kind of help. Last night I saw your first video I have looked at. I did the warm compresses, light massage and hard blinking. That alone made a huge difference. I was told that using eye drops for tears was damaging to the eyes. I have been using Refresh Tears Lubricant Eye Drops that was recommended by my eye doctor few years back. It does help but I saw a new one I never saw that you recommended. I have a hard time taking pills so I am eating foods with Omega in it and hopefully it will help. Thank you so much for your video's because they have put my mind at ease and working on better health.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you for commenting. I'm glad this video can still be helpful!

[@LK-bz9sk]

An Indian physician told me to remember to blink on purpose more for a minute or so every now and then and that sorted my dry eyes out.

[@semoneg2826]

Thanks would try it

[@kerrypolly1252]

Thank you Dr for your very comprehensive explanatory documentary.

[@onecatsopinion]

Thank you for this valuable info. I've been experiencing the dry eye issue for several years. Last year I caught a cold and wound up spending 3 days in bed. During this time I rested and avoided screens etc....as a result the dry eye issue almost disappeared. It's something to consider. Now I limit my time in front of screens & try to avoid them on the weekends. 🙂

[@henryzamora9756]

Thanks doctor. I'm glad I found your very informative helpful hints. Will share with friends.

[@eileenfb1948]

This is excellent information and lots of it, thank you.

[@helifan2346]

An eye doctor that can have fun while giving you advice is a good doctor

[@michellenewberry]

This video is so helpful. Thank you!

[@hellohappy2]

Excellent video! Thank you so much.👁👁

[@yvonnemcgowan2422]

best video on MGD period!!!!!

[@user-rc4ci2wz7i]

Thanks, Dr. This is a very detailed info and I thank you for that. I tried 3 of that 4 and will add Omega 3.

[@ProFitHearing]

Thanks for these recommendations!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Any time!

[@pacificostriker]

This is the best video i've seen. This is what we need... Full information with the exact product we need. And more with tears... There are maaaaaaaaaaaaany in the stores and its very hard to fond what is better. I was tying manu but many not yet. And i saw what you showed and i was thinking they are not good. Thank you for this excellent video

[@lovestruth9376]

Great video thanks Doc !

[@tbucgar9238]

Thank you very much for this video.

[@k4y23]

hello, thank you for your videos are very informative and helpful. I wanted to ask a few questions. 1. do skin booster injections around the eyes, which contain amino acids and hyaluronic acid, affect the meibomian glands and if so in which way? 2. do patches for the under eye that conceal the surface of the skin to bring moisture to the surface affect the meibomian glands and if so in which way? 3. do you think PRP injections around the eye area can help with meibomian glands disfunction? Thank you !

[@yvettepadilla4169]

Amazing video Dr.eyeGuy. Thank you 👏🏻👏🏻

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you for watching!

[@LawrenceCobaltJanssen]

Sunday 12/25/2022 7pm PDT Dear Dr. Neal Guymon - Dr. Eye Guy: Your videos just happened to suddenly appear & end up on my KZbin Feed. I'm really glad they did! I have already learned an enormous amount of information, which I can immediately use, implement, and take better care of my dry eyes. Thanks you very much. Your professional & informative presentation stlye & manner are "5 Star." I just noticed this video is already a couple years old - 2020. I still hope, you read your comments. My BEST to you and yours for 2023. May it be a wonderful year. Best Regards, L-CJ

[@supdadeo3335]

Please mention to your viewers that another option is to get a humidifier. Its made a tremendous difference for me.

[@saggitarius8939]

does humidifier really help?

[@marysauder1383]

That's good to know. Thanks

[@katiekane5247]

@@saggitarius8939 it has for me

[@thekingsson1757]

Same especially if you live in dry climate

[@candacegiles4899]

Yeessss, I have a humidifier but I can’t keep it on alll day because that’s my electric bill. My heat in my apartment is SOO dry which sucks

[@AprilMartinChartrandMS]

Thank you, this was very very helpful and I will upgrade my dry eye routine, thanks to your advice and suggestions.

[@ayuush6647]

How is it going??

[@catsarejerks]

Thank you! Was very helpful!

[@SuperThunder911]

Thanks Doc,great video 👍

[@melaD333]

I just purchased the liquid form of the omega 3 supplement you recommended (hate taking pills) - hoping it really helps! Thanks for the info!

[@nancygee3137]

I put plugs, drops, restates and gels. Still have dry eyes. I was told I have secondary Sjogrens. I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I take vitamins for dry eyes as well.

[@RighteousDay]

Great video. And great background music 😎

[@marisolfigueroa5905]

THANKYOU FOR THIS VIDEO. IT IS SO HELPFUL. I WILL DEFINITELY BUY THE EYEDROPS. 🙌👊👍

[@julieweekes4213]

I also take hit A AND hit D as they work synergistically. It helps heaps as well as drops

[@npaul4171]

Solid video. MGD sufferer here. Bruder mask + eyelid massage 2x a day, Omega 3 + GLA Omega 6 supplementation, a serious preservative-free gel drop (Celluvisc), and improving the air quality by reducing PM2.5 knocked it out for me and got my eyes in good enough shape for SMILE. Now I don't need glasses or contacts.

[@nuzhatbutt3664]

Don’t get any refractive surgery. It will ruin your eyes

[@npaul4171]

@@nuzhatbutt3664 Don't fly on a plane. It will crash.

[@editle]

The Bruder mask makes my eyes feel worse

[@DanSmith-pr1zt]

What omega 3 and gpa brand did you use? How long did u take to see improvement on this plan?

[@npaul4171]

@@DanSmith-pr1zt Nordic Naturals for the omega 3...I still take it to this day. However, I also eat a lot of seafood, so it's hard for me to quantify which might be helping more. For GLA, I was using Now Foods. I have since discontinued this. Half a year after getting SMILE, my MGD has improved substantially because I am not wearing contacts every day. I continue to take the omega 3 for heart health (even though there is some question as to if such supplementation has benefit in that area.) I also still do the Bruder mask and scrub, but once every few days instead of twice a day. I also did not note in the original comment that I take a high dose of turmeric. I started taking it for arthritis, as it is a potent anti-inflammatory. However, I think it likely played a role in my SMILE recovery and MGD management because it how great it is at knocking down inflammation, and both refractive eye surgery recovery and MGD entail inflammation.

[@andrewgriffin9244]

This was a fantastic video, thanks!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mothurston6400]

Thank you so much!! I suffer from dry eye syndrome and it’s really bad some days. So bad that I can’t even open my eyes because of the burning and stinging. I am going to try all these methods you suggested. Even though, I do go to my ophthalmologist and optometrist regularly. I also had, a Vitrectomy in 2008 on both eyes because of type one diabetes and cataract surgery about two years ago in 2021! So my eyes are very important to me and I appreciate your videos, I learned a lot today I will be following you! Thank you so much Dr. EYEGUY!! 💜💜😊💯

[@landoan4719]

Thanks DR ❤️👍

[@cassandramacino4907]

Also, try using GLA, gamma lineolic acid(Borage oil) I use Nordic naturals brand. I also use Nordic Naturals, Pro Omega CRP brand fish oil capsules. It has extra curcumin in it as well as the Omega 3, EPA and the DHA. You need to take three a day.

[@LornaLens]

Awsome help!

[@amandafogel3611]

I’ve been watching a lot of videos on dry eye recently bc mine seems to just have gone haywire and this video was so so helpful thank you!!

[@HobbesnCalvin124]

Mine too. I think allergy season is playing a BIG part in my dry eye discomfort right now.

[@hollydavis8860]

I like your wholistic approach to dry eye. Good info. Dr. Eye Guy!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thanks!

[@lisagardner4814]

@@DrEyeGuy I have a question I’ve been dealing with swollen lash line , watery eyes, foggy vision and I also have seborrheic derm? It’s been constant for 26+ days :(

[@lisagardner4814]

@@DrEyeGuy will hypoc acid be safe for that skin issue ? It’s from the yeast Malassezia

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@lisagardner4814 my initial thought is that it would great for what you have going on. Just make sure you are under the care of an eye doc though.

[@dindin5302]

So informative 😍

[@sallyssmmartinssm306]

Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@pattytada9117]

While at home wear safety glasses which gives immediate relief by shielding your eyes from air. It’s not the ultimate answer but while the glasses are on you will have no dry eye at all

[@ssaniassania8744]

The most efficient and easy way that worked out for me the best without any teardrops is to put a cold wet cloth overnight on my eyes or for a few minutes and repeated the process over and over it really helped me and my dry eyes had been healed completely. I have wasted money visiting 2 doctors which they gave me a different tears drop everytime . Thanks to my aunt who advised me to do this And I will recommend everyone who has dry eyes Also if anybody is using muscle relaxer They are going to have dry eyes according to the Google

[@max410]

@@ssaniassania8744. Glasses cause more eye strain for me but it might work for others.

[@kathyreiners6833]

Thank you Doctor.

[@MarikamiLace-MalteseBobbinLace]

@@ssaniassania8744 my doctor told me hot presses!

[@Qplus-tc5hh]

Use clear plastic or the yellow lense . It blocks the air from drying your eyes when walking around or if vents or fans are blowing air on you.

[@clarapercy4868]

Thank you Doctor , excellent right to the point

[@rosyloveslearning3013]

Thank you. Helpful. ❤

[@OCuSOFTInc]

This is a great and informative video! Thank you very much for sharing. 😀

[@DrEyeGuy]

And thank you for watching! My next video coming out is about eyelid wipes... I think you will like that one. 😉

[@OCuSOFTInc]

@@DrEyeGuy That is fantastic! We will keep an eye out for it 😍 Thank you!

[@drsvs]

Dr. Guymon, great video! You’re doing a wonderful service. As one OD to another, may I suggest that you consider the underlying cause of dry eye? I believe dry eye is part of a syndrome of inflammatory metabolic disease. Omega 3 helps greatly with inflammation, but if you reverse insulin resistance, you will see massive improvement in patient success. Unless we correct the cause, we are just managing symptoms.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you! I am actually planning on a specific video just about the possible causes of dry eye, which as you know, can be a lot to cover. But I'll do my best.

[@angieguymon4764]

Great tips! I have dry eyes that seemed to get worse after lasik is that common?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Absolutely! It's one of the most common side effects. I'll have a video coming out explaining why that is.

[@fiorfannin8330]

Great info ❤

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you!

[@induwara2513]

Very helpful video sir. Love from 🇱🇰 🤟 🤟 🤟 🤟 🤟

[@ibi4621]

Thanks Dr, very useful info👍 I like that you recommended an electric heat mask. I’ve been looking for one, and there are so many online(very hard to know which would be safe/effective), and I don’t own a microwave, also, electric ones seem great for work and travel. However, do you have a more affordable recommendation/alternative to Electric Heated Eye Masks?😬It would be really appreciated if you had a more affordable electric mask to share with us🙏Or if you could tell us if any available on the market would be good for dry eyes or what to look for. Also, useful to know it’s important to use artificial tears in the morning. I assumed eyes should be more moist since they were closed for hours; so good to know that it’s good to start of the day using them since I always waite a while after I start my day/begin working on the computer(trying not to abuse their use). Thanks for all you share with us!!

[@tailzzzzz]

I started using avocado oil. Cooking with it or just taking a teaspoon or two every day. Dry eye gone. I can actually see a glistening coating of tears for the first time in a decade. Also, I take sockeye salmon oil, but it was the addition of avocado oil that made the real difference. Eating salmon helps, too, but the dry eye returns unless I eat it daily.

[@andrewgriffin9244]

I swear by a tablespoon of walnut oil!! Life-changing !!

[@27kjh]

Good idea. I’m taking fish oil but I think I’ll start supplementing with Avocado oil as well.

[@saggitarius8939]

hi there may i know how long u see improvement when taking avocado oil.?

[@Colirio949]

What brand of avocado oil are you using? Thank you!

[@lindaellison2281]

May I ask how you take it? Do you put it in something or just swallow it down?

[@zenaidaalejos5896]

Thankful it helps n blessings to you

[@minervagonzales3787]

Thanks for sharing this amazing video. What's the effective ratio of OMEGA-3 to OMEGA-6? GOD BLESS!

[@JM-rl3kf]

Is saline any good for dry eyes?

[@JuneEscalante]

Hi, Doctor. Thanks so much for all this great information. I would like to know how soon after an eye compress and massage can you put in the lubricant eye drops.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Another great question! You technically could put in a drop as soon as you are done. When I do it, I usually wait a few minutes, around 10 minutes.

[@shaguftanadeem7214]

This video help me out a lot. God bless you. ❤❤ honey. Dr did not gave me such a detailed demo because they didn’t have time at my visit

[@KathyButson]

Thank you for making these videos, they have really been helpful with my dry eyes. Can you please recommend or do you have a video on the best dry eye mask to get or a better method for sleeping.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you! And yes, I have a video about the best warm compresses in my dry eye playlist.

[@deesticco1719]

For contact wearers what would be the best eye drop, Doc?

[@lissy3350]

Ich recommend Thealoz® Duo Gel ❤

[@Viclin1987]

Hi doctor. Thanks for the video. You are such a wonderful person. I’ve just found out your channel. However, omega 3 and eye drops are not available anymore in the links in your description. Do you happen to know other places that I can buy from? I’m suffering from dry eyes for years which is greatly affecting my life and work. I wonder if there’s still any hope there. Thanks so much again.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Hi! I just checked the links, and they seem to still work. Do you live in the United States? I wonder if it's not available where you live. You could possibly search on amazon where you live for the same product. Are you able to buy eye drops at you local store?

[@Viclin1987]

@@DrEyeGuy Hi. I just checked the links again and all of them are currently unavailable as is said. I’m living in Japan and I can’t find them on Amazon here. Yes, the local stores do have eye drops but not the ones you recommend here.

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@Viclin1987 I'm not familiar with specific drops in Japan. Maybe you could find drops and compare to one's from the video?

[@Viclin1987]

@@DrEyeGuy Thank you so much. Have a nice day and stay safe and warm.

[@cassandrag3974]

You gave the best advice thus far. I mean even my eye doctor these doctors in Las Vegas are horrible they do not help you. you gave the best solution for me. I am just so relieved I ordered everything . I don't care how much it costs. I'm just like tired you can't even . I couldn't even get this kind of advice for my own I eye doctors. Thank you

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Thank you .Doctors .

[@ciscoterres717]

my left eye keeps getting so dry while sleeping that it wakes me up 2-3 times a night. I keep the eye drops in a box next to my pillow. Thanks for the info.

[@ccchill6129]

I found that sleeping on my side opens the eye lid a little and dries it out. I sleep with a goggle like device like TranquilEyes that helps keep the moisture in. There are other types sold on Amazon as well.

[@margaretlouise6200]

You may be sleeping with eyes slightly open. Try a sleep mask.

[@chuckbalacy4067]

Hi Dr. EyeGuy, just found your channel! Is it okay to use both Refresh and Lumify regularly?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Good question! Technically yes, I'm always hesitant to have people on drops regularly, but sometimes that is what is needed.

[@billiebarfield7837]

I think you did a great job on this video! My question is, can you use these artificial tears with contacts?

[@shannaveganamcinnis-hurd405]

Thank you so so much for all the help. Really appreciate it.

[@Ben-lo7cy]

Thank you. I had lasik done by Lasik plus that went horrible. They have a lifetime guarantee but ghosted me as soon as they saw the problems on the follow up. After finding another doctor I was informed I was not a good candidate to have lasik done. I’ve been to tons of doctors taking steroids, IPL and every day is still hell. I dread every morning because it feels like sand is packed in my eyes taking me about an hour to be able to see. I’ve already tried several of the things presented but I’ll give the others a shot

[@DrEyeGuy]

So sorry to hear this. Have you joined any facebook support groups? Dry Eye Syndrome Support Community and Dry Eye Care are really good ones. There a lot of people on there in a similar situation and many posts about different dry eye treatments that have worked for them.

[@jamesiblond]

And did u find any solution?

[@hasanabbas1659]

Dr Thanks for giving information about dry eyes and blepharitis. My question: What is the sequence of activities for treating blepharitis. Hot fomentation, expression of meibian glands, lid hygiene with baby shampo, cleaning eyelids with fingers, lubricating eye drops. Hasan Abbas

[@DrEyeGuy]

Good question, this and other questions have inspired me to make a video on this topic. Let me see if I can actually dive into some research and see if there is a best sequence.

[@Qplus-tc5hh]

My dr said baby shampoo dries the eyes. He wanted me to use a lid scrubs that has tea tree oil in them

[@luciaimparato9390]

Ive been using castor oil in my eyes and its so much better than any eyedrops!

[@coninitaly]

Been using Nordic child for yrs!!! ( couple x per day!) Great tips!

[@careyruziska6314]

I have terrible problems with my eyes , can I use triple antibiotic creams on my eyes! My eyes are really painful from the dryness? Thank you for being such a great resource!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Are you talking about the triple antibiotic creams that are over-the-counter? I would avoid those, especially for dry eye. Thank you for watching my videos!

[@marymaddox1684]

Try Castor Oil and rub the eyes at bed time or when it is convenient for you it helps a lot and may cure. I just started

[@karenvars5046]

"Now I get where some of my dry eye issues stem from...I love to to wear eye shadow, mascara and eyeliner...Lesson learned to clean my eyes better when I remove my make up....Thank you!"

[@Patricia-bz1ju]

That's what happened to me. Now when I wear makeup my eyes itch

[@robertbodily7068]

Great info Thanks

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@blissanaelgaming]

Thank you. This is great and helpfull info :). I hope I will find similar products from your links in europe because amazon says there is no shipping to my country.

[@adaadams942]

Thanks, i like the information. I suffer from chronic dry eye, and learned that you could have a vitamin A deficency, i took a supplement that was not all beta carotene, since your body must convert it. I saw improvements with my eyes. I also ate more sweet potatoes.

[@DrEyeGuy]

This is awesome to hear. I'm actually researching diet for dry eye for an upcoming video. Thanks for the comment.

[@lokiteddy]

I’d be careful with #3 until a root cause is diagnosed. I have ocular rosacea, and warm compresses only increase inflammation for me!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Excellent point! Very important to know the core issue of your dry eyes. It's also good to be careful with eyelid massage as well. If you are too aggressive and do them often, then it could potentially have negative effects. Thanks for commenting!

[@Xoxocent]

For me too

[@theresawalsh8174]

@@DrEyeGuy so if you have ocular rosacea, should you not do hot compresses?

[@ep1837]

Hello, may I ask what do you use instead of warm eye compresses to encourage meiobian glands to produce oil?

[@lokiteddy]

@@ep1837 Hi EP! Since I do tend toward redness in my whole face already, I use Blephadex wipes. They work SOOOOO well for me, but it's really individual! The foam is cheaper to use, but the wipes are just easier. If my diet is good, I can get away with using them every other day.

[@darienchrysafis3655]

Thank you, doctor.

[@DrEyeGuy]

You're welcome! I'm glad one of my older videos can still be helpful.

[@kirandeepchopra3341]

Thanks Dr God Bless U

[@tommorgan1291]

Hope this will help to find a permanent cure. Here goes. About three months ago I developed a cyst between my left eye lid and brow. I noticed my right dry eye went away. I have suffered over twenty years! Upon treatment the cyst was removed. My right dry has returned but down from a ten to about a five. Could there be some relationship? Hopefully this revelation will initiate scientific inquiry.

[@Connie-sh3kf]

I’ve been keto for 2 years, high omega 3 diet. No seed oils. Doing everything right , but it hasn’t helped dry eyes at all. It’s helped a lot of other things though. I just bought a eye wash and eye heat/ messager. Hoping that will help.

[@kazi8895]

Hey, did you get to try the heat mask yet?

[@DrEyeGuy]

I'm curious if you know what type of dry eye you have? I wonder if yours if more aqueous deficient, and maybe not inflammatory?

[@GeneMoretti]

@@kazi8895 I really like my heat mask, it feels really good but an hour later my watery eyes comes back.

[@angelwings7930]

Make sure you’re drinking enough water. I heard even by the time a person notices they’re thirsty they’re already dehydrated. Get some electrolytes to help. I’ll bet it has to have some influence.

[@piotrjasielski]

Dry Eye is caused by vitamin A and E deficiency. Try that.

[@eva2966]

Thank you for taking the time to share this important information. I had Lipiflow treatment and it didn't make a difference, $1100 spent, very disappointing. I will try all your recommendations, you can't get this information from most eye doctors.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you for watching and commenting on my videos.

[@abigailfalcon5696]

I had a lipiflow treatment as well. To be honest, I didn't feel any improve either. I am taking restasis to, which only after 6 months of using, it seems to be good results. But, there are good and bad days. I am going to try to change my diet to gluten and dairy free. Warm compresses help me a lot.

[@edlynm.c.ostiana5104]

thanks you dr.

[@KathyBrooksArt]

Can you recommend an alternate Omega 3, this one from PRN is about $170, which is not affordable by so many folks. Thanks! Your videos are wonderful

[@DrEyeGuy]

Yes, and you are right about PRN. I debated actually putting it in the video because of the cost. But, it's considered the gold standard as far as ratio and type of Omega 3, so I thought it would be a one to compare to. Also that $180 one is a 3 month supply if you take 3 per day, but still expensive. Nordic Naturals is also good. Thera tears has a triglyceride form as well that is good, but only a little over half is from triglyceride l.

[@ytsux9259]

Any fish oil from a reputable manufacturer is fine. No need to go with the "fancy" brands.

[@ytsux9259]

I've been taking Nature's Best and similar brands for years and they've been good. You can buy the Alaska salmon oil capsules from Costco for about $20.

[@ytsux9259]

You can also supplement Flaxseed oil which has a lot of Omega-3 too, and they're inexpensive and organic. Take 2 capsules of fish oil and 2 capsules of Flaxseed oil daily and you'd be good.

[@Sandra-lw9xu]

Nordic Naturals ProOmega 2000, or Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega 2X. Both are triglyceride form, and have the same 1125 EPA, and 875 DHA. I get mine off eBay, it's half the price then at the store.

[@tejuschannel]

Nice explanation sir I am from bangalore.i have dry eyes problem past 10 years .my eyes is always swelling.i am taking treatment but then also I like that only.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Do you feel like you have your dry eyes under good control?

[@tejuschannel]

@@DrEyeGuy sir I am a fashion designer and you Tuber also.when I concentrate on any work like sketching . Before it was not like that but now adays when I do something my eye will become blure . I am very scared. When I come infront of camera also I feel bad because of swelling. I don't know what to do sir plz help me.🙏

[@vamsiguggilam3281]

May be if you go for lipiview test you might know something

[@tejuschannel]

@@vamsiguggilam3281 thk u

[@vamsiguggilam3281]

@@tejuschannel my best suggestion is like go to top hospitals like lv Prasad or Aravind eye hospital near your location why because most of the doctors they just say to take drops and they don't say clearly what is te problem and one main suggestion to you please listen to doctor instead of watching videos about dry eyes why because of we see comments people just give negative comments because of that we get disappointed

[@LJAG77]

This is the most awesome and informative video !! I’ve watched quite a few. !! Thank you mostly for the info on the best D vitamin.. I’m gonna buy that particular one you showed here !! Can’t wait to try it. !! Thanks so much. !!

[@shannon2323]

Ah thank you! Will try all these! My doc gave me drops that I can buy over counter and told me to clean eyes with baby shampoo, to no avail:( my eyes fuse close every night and it takes a while to prise them open in the mornings! So it didn’t work , It’s driving me nuts! This video was so helpful. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@coisox]

Eyedrops is supposed to give instant relieve/result for blurry due to dry eye, am I right? But using it will cause blurry due to the sticky ingredient (same goes to natural tears when we cry). If we wait long enough, then our vision will be less blurry but that also means the eyedrops has become lesser/dismiss. So what's the point? Or am I the only one who get blurry vision after putting eyedrops?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Depends on the person and their tear film. Some people get immediate clear vision and better feeling eyes. Also, if you have dry patches, punctate erosions on the surface of the eyes, that can cause blurry vision. Using eye drops can help heal those dry patches, or prevent them from happening, and clear your vision.

[@bryancarlson3673]

I have psoriasis, and it forms around my eyes and on the eyelids. I believe it also causes the dry eye condition. I wake up every two hours during the night and have to install eye drops because the eyelid will dry and actually stick to my eye. The only relief I have discovered thus far to this problem is fasting since the problem seems to diminish then.

[@l.k.orsamaggiore3443]

Try taking psyllium powder twise a day with your meals ....1/2 teaspoon each time in a glass of water ( and juice to taste ) . It's incredibly helpful for skinconditions as it will help and regulate digestion , soothe any intestinal problem , absorbe and limit irritating substances and much more . Give it a try for a while !! It will help your skin but don't know if it will help the dry eye 😉

[@bryancarlson3673]

@@l.k.orsamaggiore3443 Thank you! I noticed that going on the KETO diet really helps too!

[@Lisajed]

Same here I'll be talking to somebody and all of a sudden my eyelid will stick to my eyeball cuz I have no tears and I can't get it open I sleep with a film of Vaseline right across my eyelashes and it really helps. I was told by an eye doctor when my Lids are closed they don't match up properly so there's parts of my eyeballs that are exposed even when I'm sleeping which has led to a lot of corneal scarring and abrasions

[@Qplus-tc5hh]

Need to look into food allergies, since gets better with fasting and worse with foods. Most common allergies Milk Eggs Gluten, wheat, rye, etc Nuts Also nightshade vegetables cause inflammation: tomatoes, peppers, egg plant, potatoes..etc

[@Brainstorms77]

​@@Qplus-tc5hhcould this cause dry eyes?

[@abigailfalcon5696]

Thanks for your informative and educational video. I am wondering if wearing mascara, and makeup would worsening the eye dry sympthoms? I have avoided wearing any kind of make up on my eyes for avoiding worsening the disconfort in my eyes.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Yes, they can, either the ingredients can worsen the symptoms, or by wearing the makeup over the water line and affecting the meibomian glands of the eyelids.

[@funnycartoons2800]

Hello Dr. Nice informative videos being uploaded, your videos are really helpful for all of us. your way of making us understand is very attractive. Sir, I have diplopia since 2018, but it is not constant, first time diplopia happened with me in 2018, it took 2 months regular, i had some vita mins medicine and eye practice therapy, then it happened in 2020, and then in 2022 and as it is now going on with me. I have been getting my eyes checked, and had CT scan, an other all eyes machinery checking. But it still not being solving. And I also have eye dye problem, and eye muscle weakness. Any suggestion for me sir ?

[@bot1bot112]

I'd watch the 10 hour video for the whole topic of what can cause it

[@DrEyeGuy]

Haha, well.. I guess I'll get started on that.

[@GigLifewithLexi]

Hi my friend. Can you make a video on wearing contacts for mono vision? What to expect and not to expect, etc? I was told not to expect perfection wearing these lenses and would love to hear your take on it and some tips. 😊

[@DrEyeGuy]

Multifocal and Monovision contacts are on my list of videos to make. 😊 But I can give you a quick condensed version. It's almost a 50/50 for my patients. 50% of my patients love monovision, 50% of them hate it. It depends on how well your brain can adapt to switching eyes for their focus (one eye for distance, one eye for near). It also affects your depth perception a little bit. It's hard to know which patients will love it or not. Usually I have patients start low, with a low monovision difference (meaning their near eye has a low add power). Then if it looks promising, then we bump it up to where we need it. I would expect it to be a little weird visually for a few days, but the brain will adapt if you are in the 50% that like it. You are right, don't expect perfection, but I have a lot of patients seeing better in monovision than they did with multifocal contacts.

[@GigLifewithLexi]

@@DrEyeGuy Wow, that's interesting. So far I really like them but I'm only on week two. She also bumped me up in the near-eye, as I was putting glasses on over my contacts to read. So now I try for a week and see how it goes. It's still not like wearing reading glasses though, as the strength is only for one eye. Do you think I should ask her to bump me up more? I went from 1.75 to 2.50 in that lens.

[@GigLifewithLexi]

Also, I feel like my eyes are always watery when I wear them. Is this normal for first-time contact lens wearers? Will look forward to you making a video. :)

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@GigLifewithLexi You can always try to bump it up. It's a fine balance for sure. The higher power you go, the closer your focal point will get as well... meaning you might have to hold things closer if it gets too high. Also you will have a bigger difference in power between the two eyes, so it will depend on what the brain can adapt to.

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@GigLifewithLexi Yeah, it can be normal. The watering could be from the slight foreign body sensation from having the contacts in your eyes. Your eyes will try and flush them out. Or it could be a sign that your eyes are more dry, and your eyes are kicking in their protective mechanism to water and compensate. If they continue to water, then it might be worth it to try a different brand of contacts if possible.

[@sheiladavidson7475]

Just found your channel and Subbed! So refresh omega 3! I have it at night so off to Walgreens! Thanks!

[@michelinecharles1877]

Thank you so much

[@funnybookworm09]

What temperature does the heat need to be to be effective? My skin is very sensitive and not great with heat. Thank you!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Good question. 45C/113F is what everybody says is effective. But I have the opinion everybody is different. You could do it cooler and see how it works for you.

[@DianaLiff1]

This was so helpful! I am scheduled for cataract surgery and out of the blue, I'm told I should have the Lipiflow treatment first. I'm getting the Panoptix Trifocal surgery, which is very expensive in itself and insurance doesn't cover it. Then she told me to delay the cataract surgery and get the Lipiflow treatment, which also isn't covered by insurance. So expensive. I'm retired and my husband is close to retirement so every bit counts. I told them to forego the Lipiflow and stick with the one surgery. Am I making the right decision? Will your recommendations be enough? Thanks in advance for any info you can give me. I feel like the doctor is more of a salesperson but I could be wrong.

[@DrEyeGuy]

This is an amazing question. This is something that I fear as a doctor.... It's hard not come off as a salesperson, yet still want the best for the patient. For me, I honestly think Lipiflow can benefit everybody, so I know that it would help. But, the real question is how much of a benefit will it be to you before the surgery, and is it worth the cost. That is the tricky question. You can always have the lipiflow after the surgery. Did you doctor mention how blocked your glands were right now? Did he go over Omega 3's or warm compresses, lid massages or anything like that? Do you eyes feel dry or have any bad symptoms/signs of dry eyes? If you have no symptoms, no bad signs of dryness on the surface of your eyes, and your glands still look great but just maybe slightly reduced in function, then I would say you made the right decision on going forward with the cataract surgery. You can always have lipiflow afterwards.

[@DianaLiff1]

@@DrEyeGuy My doctor said they’re slightly blocked but that the lipiflow would give me better results and wanted me to delay my cataract surgery. She didn’t recommend the omegas either. I feel the massaging exercises you recommended will help. My eyes are dry. The surgery I’m getting is $3700 and not covered by insurance. Neither is the Lipiflow. Ouch!

[@brendapcmt]

@@DianaLiff1 ugh! I feel your pain!! We need more eye docs motivating the powers that be that these problems are health problems that truly have an affect on a person’s well being.

[@ccchill6129]

A late response for sure but maybe it will help someone…the Lipiflow procedure sent me into weeks of excruciating migraines. If you suffer from migraines, consider it carefully.

[@feralbluee]

thanks so much. very clear and informative. and you have a way that one feels you’re talking directly to us. have subscribed :) have s great day! 🌷🌱

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you! Hopefully my newer videos still have that same feeling.

[@feralbluee]

@@DrEyeGuy i’m sure they do :) unless you were angry at something that day 😋🌷🌱

[@blueskies00]

Excellent video Great info. PLEASE 🙏 turn volume down or to half so we can hear you.

[@DrEyeGuy]

I am sorry I did that. I can't change it after it's uploaded on youtube. I wish I could. I have since changed that in my recent videos. Thank you for watching anyway.