Dry Eyes and Tear Dysfunction Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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Penn Medicine

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What causes dry eyes or tear dysfunction syndrome? Penn Medicine ophthalmologist and Penn Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Center co-director, Giacomina Massaro-Giordano, MD discusses here.
Tear dysfunction syndrome is a very common medical condition that over 20% of the American population has been diagnosed with. However, this condition is often times ignored or not properly diagnosed and treated which can negatively impact individuals’ quality of life.
Tears are made up of three main components: oil, water, and mucous. When an individual is missing any of these components, their eyes may become dry. Other causes of tear dysfunction syndrome include infections, inflammation of the eye especially around the eyelids (also known as Blepharitis) or cornea, Conjunctivochalasis or loosening of the conjunctive attachments of the eye, issues with the various glands that produce tears, evaporation of tears and more.
There are many ways to treat tear dysfunction syndrome including the use of artificial tear drops, stabilizing the oil, a change in environment, utilizing humidifiers, inserting punctual plugs, changing your diet, and using certain medications. Some individuals may also suffer from tear dysfunction syndrome due to another present medical condition that they can seek treatment for. Other treatment options include oral sustained release Pilocarpine which induces lacrimal gland secretion, the insertion of lacrisert pellets, a fitting for Boston Scleral Lenses which allow a tear-fluid interchange and prevent the intrusion of air, and intense pulsed light treatment.
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@Restless_Vibes27
@Restless_Vibes27 4 жыл бұрын
having dry eyes really kills your self esteem, everyday i have to walk out the door knowing i dont have healthy white eyes and will stay like that for most of the day people always think you are a drug addict or sick and strangers treat you very different and arent as friendly to you as they would be to somebody whos eyes look normal, even cashiers and staff at stores, ever since i got dry eyes, socially its destroyed my confidence i hope i can get it treated permenantly asap so i can be treated normal again like everybody else
@musicalnostalgician4083
@musicalnostalgician4083 4 жыл бұрын
Stay strong man, your eyes will get cured someday! :)
@coburnic
@coburnic 3 жыл бұрын
You just described my life, I feel the same way and it’s horrible. I’ve been avoiding people because I can’t stand to make eye contact because of how my eyes look and I have to constantly look away and am visibly in pain.
@Dakappon
@Dakappon 3 жыл бұрын
How are you doing buddy?
@333Eriana
@333Eriana 3 жыл бұрын
@@coburnic i have to use artificial tears all the time - one of my tear ducts does not work my vision is always crappy , but after i use boric-acid -eyewash i can see just fine - - until the dirt build s up on my eyeballs - I had my eyes exrayed and the doctor said i want you to go home and use drops for a week then come back - because i might give you the wrong prescriptions - my eyeballs were imbedded with dirt . When i went back - he examines and tested and i didn't need new glasses
@ronipineda9847
@ronipineda9847 3 жыл бұрын
@@coburnic I feel the same way. I’m new to this. Less than a year
@milels6917
@milels6917 5 жыл бұрын
I’m 81 I want to say thank you for this I had pain in my eyes I know I have dry eye I happened to find this blog I have tears and yet I’m told I have dry eyes wishing you were my optical doctor
@nfc598
@nfc598 5 жыл бұрын
Can't even believe how helpful this turned out to be. I've grown to expect the bare minimum from conventional doctors but this woman has proven me wrong.
@brucelee7782
@brucelee7782 4 жыл бұрын
Kudos to this doctor. She went above and beyond what many doctors have not. Thank you.
@elizabethmaxwell7053
@elizabethmaxwell7053 10 жыл бұрын
The most comprehensive lecture on dry eye I've ever seen--wonderful clear speaker-easy on the ear. Lots of valuable information here.
@raraavis7782
@raraavis7782 4 жыл бұрын
I‘ve actually considered wearing swimming googles at night, because my eyes get painfully dry during the night. Glad to hear, I‘m not crazy! Very useful presentation, learnt lots. Wish, regular doctors were half as passionate and helpful.
@aravindram1480
@aravindram1480 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of dry eyes you had ?
@keeplearning102
@keeplearning102 4 жыл бұрын
This is a very high quality presentation. It is detailed and at the same time simple for patients with non-medical background to understand. Its extremely practical and seemed exhaustive.
@cate499
@cate499 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so passionate about treating the people suffering from dry eye.
@terencelamb1382
@terencelamb1382 8 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate those who made this video possible, and the great presentation that this ophthalmologist gave. It was easy to listen to and I didn't get bored out of my tree. I had been watching some short videos from others giving ideas on how they treated their dry and gritty eyes. My own doctor simply suggested drops and rinsing my eyes out with a saline solution. My dad had an enormous problem with his eyes in the last 20 years of his life: he died 10 years ago. The doctors of the time probably didn't know what you know. Unfortunately it appears your average GP should be passing patients on to those who do know. But is this knowledge specific to Penn Medicine or is it widely known among ophthalmologists?
@tamarapThenTheresTwo424
@tamarapThenTheresTwo424 9 жыл бұрын
Great information for us sufferers; wish all doctors were this informative. (sigh)
@Aesthetic_Weirdo
@Aesthetic_Weirdo 6 жыл бұрын
this was so helpful and made me realise that I'm NOT crazy..... I need a more accurate diagnosis then I can determine the best treatment!!!
@ronipineda9847
@ronipineda9847 3 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way As a lot of you were mentioning I was recently diagnosed. It has been so difficult. Nothing works 100% and I never have complete relief. It’s affecting my personal life as well as my social life. It’s really affected everything. But this doctor is amazing I’m listening to her and she is describing everything to the t.
@iiieagle926
@iiieagle926 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, did you try re
@iiieagle926
@iiieagle926 3 жыл бұрын
Restasis
@aravindram1480
@aravindram1480 3 жыл бұрын
Hi how many months you suffered?
@kingnole4237
@kingnole4237 Жыл бұрын
​@@aravindram1480 how are you aravind
@kamilekapel
@kamilekapel Жыл бұрын
Yes, it does affect one's personal life a great deal. Have you tried optimel Manuka honey gel? It gives me complete relief for a delicious period of time.
@marlo55
@marlo55 8 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. I wish she was my doctor.
@samward8154
@samward8154 3 жыл бұрын
Can you discuss Isotretinoin and how it affects eyes
@BeachButterfly22
@BeachButterfly22 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Doctor and information. Thank you. Women are often told or treated like they are "crazy"and its 2022 (when it comes to health related issues esp as they age) This information you presented is priceless to me,regards.
@DrumMan423
@DrumMan423 9 жыл бұрын
This professor is awesome!! I enjoyed this lecture very much.
@LensOfWander
@LensOfWander 5 жыл бұрын
The best non-tech lecture i have heard in recent time,Thank you for so informative content, i wish my doc has this much information.
@mrs.b.s.7212
@mrs.b.s.7212 3 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe how much I am learning from this video! I cannot believe that 3 eye "doctors" just totally dismissed me & said there's nothing they can do without even trying.
@medhikasingh6327
@medhikasingh6327 Жыл бұрын
do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
@reyjasso5259
@reyjasso5259 2 жыл бұрын
I want to share that I had an appointment with my eye doctor about my dry 👀, I was glad to hear that the FDA has been approved the generic for Restasis, but is not in the stores yet. I wish you all of you the best with their treatments.
@medhikasingh6327
@medhikasingh6327 Жыл бұрын
do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
@gordonalexander4016
@gordonalexander4016 5 жыл бұрын
VERY Thorough talk!!! Thank you! You have a true gift. KEEP RISING!
@yilunguo9495
@yilunguo9495 Жыл бұрын
suffered from dry eye for years and this is the most helpful explaination including all ophthalmologist I've ever visited. Thank you!
@user-xv1kp6qf7h
@user-xv1kp6qf7h 6 жыл бұрын
I wish all docs had her wholistic approach to finding root cause to then dx and treat based on type and cause. She’s amazing 😉
@gillianstewart8442
@gillianstewart8442 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent lecture. I suffer from dry eyes due to cornea abrasion and my doctor failed to diagnose it for years! I find it very difficult to open my eyes in the morning it can take up to 5 minutes and a lot of drops. I'm in my 50s and know this horrible disease can only be managed not cured. There's very little information out there even amongst professionals so thank you !
@joewalker76
@joewalker76 10 жыл бұрын
Very impressive presentation, this really helps me understand and hopefully resolve my dry eye problem. I cannot thank you enough.
@medhikasingh6327
@medhikasingh6327 Жыл бұрын
do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
@creativesolutionsart-h3o
@creativesolutionsart-h3o 3 жыл бұрын
It can make you feel like you’re blind, because you can’t ever see a damn thing! Thank you so much for this it was a wealth of information :-)
@philipturner5100
@philipturner5100 Жыл бұрын
Great presentation. Clear and easy for a non medical person to understand.
@mrs.b.s.7212
@mrs.b.s.7212 3 жыл бұрын
You are an angel sent from God, lady! A LITERAL answer to my prayers!! I feel like there's going to be an end to my suffering some where in the near future.
@hamthelad
@hamthelad 4 жыл бұрын
An excellent informative presentation from Dr Massaro-Giordano. She explains the condition and treatment options in a very concise and clear manner and has given me great ideas for when I next speak to my ophthalmologist about my dry eye issues.
@lindahall3985
@lindahall3985 3 ай бұрын
I wish I had an appointment with her. My doctor did none of these tests.
@forgive70x70
@forgive70x70 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you for your full explanation of my dry eyes. Just received my punctual plugs and already feeling so much better 😍
@medhikasingh6327
@medhikasingh6327 Жыл бұрын
do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
@anniewhitmore7627
@anniewhitmore7627 6 жыл бұрын
What an interesting lecture - I agree wholeheartedly with what other people have said - if only our regular doctors understood this condition better. There are so many potential reasons why people have this condition and just packing us off with eye drops doesn't solve the problem. I believe my sudden dry eye is perhaps hormone related and this Prof. highlighted it for me. Thank you very much :)
@gretaaarons4941
@gretaaarons4941 3 жыл бұрын
A clean gut, thyroid issues ruled out and no deficiency of B12
@shamimali2849
@shamimali2849 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video. It's really very clear and comprehensive information about dry eyes.
@kathym6603
@kathym6603 2 жыл бұрын
Dear Doctor, You have a spectacularly pleasing speaking voice!! My eyes are pretty valuable!! Thanks for your help. 👁 👁
@gigieyre
@gigieyre 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much for making this video. I have an excellent doctor and he has talked about lots of things that I heard here. Before finding this doctor, I went to another doctor that was like the speaker described that her mother went to. They just didn't care . They were considered a dry eye specialist yet they only wanted to sell me a very expensive machine. Thankfully I found my new doctor and he has been patient and knowledgeable about all these things in the video. It was great being able to listen and pause the video. It's hard to take in all this information during a regular office visit.
@nirmaladesai636
@nirmaladesai636 2 жыл бұрын
Can you please let me know name of your doctor ? I would like to consult him for my dry eyes . Thank you
@mikejvevo3153
@mikejvevo3153 4 жыл бұрын
am seventeen years now from The Gambia West Africa , but i began to get this symptoms when i was eight years old i went to many hospitals every year and all they could tell me was that i was allergic to dust smoke sunlight ray. i was given variety of medicines that didn't make any difference. so i began to make research for myself and after nine years i got unlimited access to the internet after i was bought a laptop and today i finally found the real reason for my years of suffering thank you doc i really am in your debt
@arvindram951
@arvindram951 3 жыл бұрын
Hi man. How you doing. Now do you got over this?
@aravindram1480
@aravindram1480 3 жыл бұрын
Hi how did you get over this now??
@aravindram1480
@aravindram1480 3 жыл бұрын
Please can you tell me i am suffering now.
@lillebrowning2231
@lillebrowning2231 6 жыл бұрын
I Need an appointment with her! She’s amazing W
@katieshore5139
@katieshore5139 5 жыл бұрын
I've had severe dry eye for a while now and now have ocular migraine..are they both connected? I love your video..so informative thankyou 😃🤗
@mixytampa812
@mixytampa812 4 жыл бұрын
I just had ocular migrane yesterday eye doctor wants to see me tomorrow I had lasik surgery 4 years ago Today I have small floaters but I been working too hard on the computer without blue light glasses I just ordered them today well see
@buckleupbuckeroo
@buckleupbuckeroo 3 жыл бұрын
What a star this woman is. Well done. Great lecture.
@sandravillecco3268
@sandravillecco3268 4 жыл бұрын
I´m so so grateful to this wonderful doctor who made the video. Thank you so much!! No doctor has ever given me 5 % of this information.
@Priyan0000
@Priyan0000 11 ай бұрын
how r u now... Please reply 🥺🥺 I m suffering 😭😭
@annieyahu676
@annieyahu676 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Lecture!!!! So well presented and very clear. Thank you for making this possible. Gives me new hope for the medical industry since I have been misdiagnosed twice.
@StevePhillips
@StevePhillips 4 жыл бұрын
Good video. I have dry eyes it's very painful almost blind now in left eye, and light sensitive. I have preservative free eye drops. Pain every day agony most of the time. Pain goes down my neck. It started following left eye graft 1990-91. I wish I never had it.
@114db
@114db 3 жыл бұрын
where was this video all my life??? Thank you
@davidsim4979
@davidsim4979 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It is a great lecture! It has enabled to understand better the pathology and its different treatments!
@warodomthamrongthanyawong691
@warodomthamrongthanyawong691 Жыл бұрын
Very eloquent and persuasive. This is a first-rated presentation!
@n.d8001
@n.d8001 4 жыл бұрын
Clear educational presentation. Easy to follow. Easy to understand. So helpful. This lecture is gold. Thank you so much
@drmms2001
@drmms2001 4 жыл бұрын
This is very helpful. I tried all the advice given in this video. It was helpful. I would also like to add that changing my diet to include lots of Vit A also helped me drastically.
@saudiaally8495
@saudiaally8495 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing is the Education she provided for dry eyes. I want to go to her clinic . I Am From New York
@Hong_Mei
@Hong_Mei 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Creating awareness and clarifing misunderstanding is fundamental. Your research work and that of your Department is indeed appreciated, Thank you!
@qa4057
@qa4057 3 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure and a valuable tool to watch thorough explanations that our doctors never have close to the time to explain. Thank You! I am going in today for a OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) test.
@lindsaywang4413
@lindsaywang4413 3 жыл бұрын
15 years of telling all my doctors and eye specialists that my eyes are dry and irritated, all I got was prescriptions of freaking expensive artificial tear drops which does nothing than 10 mins relief. And here I am watching this video from 10 years ago feeling like a fool under the stupid medical system
@erizabeth613
@erizabeth613 2 жыл бұрын
Tear drops are waste of money we need permanent solution. F dry eyes
@Drd3wq
@Drd3wq Жыл бұрын
Till this moment is your eye ok? I have this shit for 4 years and it kill my life i am just 22 years old kid god why me 🥺
@hnuda
@hnuda Жыл бұрын
me to ...do you know any treatment for it ​@@Drd3wq
@aliiozturkk
@aliiozturkk Жыл бұрын
@@Drd3wqI’m 18 and I’ve this bs for 2 years😭😭😭
@Music.23.
@Music.23. 11 ай бұрын
3 months and still it's the same condition
@RichardDowdell1981
@RichardDowdell1981 8 жыл бұрын
Very good talk on Tear Dysfunction Syndrome, thanks Dr Massaro-Giodano. Almost everyone I see over the age of 40 has meibomian dysfunction and often chlasis.
@allisonhunt9222
@allisonhunt9222 3 жыл бұрын
This is so informative. I have had eye issues for 6 months and still not sorted I am on another referral . I bet if I saw this specialist they would have it sorted in no time!
@aravindram1480
@aravindram1480 3 жыл бұрын
Hi. How you feeling now. Is it reversed
@prateekshachaturvedi5528
@prateekshachaturvedi5528 4 жыл бұрын
Hi I totally lost hope that i would ever be treated with this disease as it's been a year since i am suffering. Firstly it was only in my right eye,but from past 4 5 months,i developed symptoms in my left eye as well. I was very afraid but this presentation and this video made me believe that I could be treated well and can recover from this disease. Thanks and Love from India.
@እየሩሳሌም-ቀ6ለ
@እየሩሳሌም-ቀ6ለ 4 жыл бұрын
Try MSM eye drops. It is a natural sulfur that makes membranes more open. I have been using it for a while and it is very nice.
@arvindram951
@arvindram951 3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Did you got over your dry eye issue?
@raviteja_nalluri
@raviteja_nalluri 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Did you try any of the treatments? I have had barrage laser for both eyes(to heal tiny holes in my eyes) a year ago. Later I noticed a little strain in my eyes and so I was prescribed some tear drops to cure dryness.But, Those tear drops worsen the condition. My eyes now became sensitive to light, and I couldn't watch mobile phone/TV without a burning sensation. I can barely sit in an Air conditioned room comfortably for an hour.
@aravindram1480
@aravindram1480 3 жыл бұрын
Hi prateeksha please can you tell me how did you cured this. I am suffering now.
@Yash_Coool
@Yash_Coool 2 жыл бұрын
Hello prateeksha did you find any cure as of yet ???
@gretaaarons4941
@gretaaarons4941 3 жыл бұрын
She gave a list of factors and treatment alongwith diet and nutrition. Keeping the gut clean is so important to avoid deficiencies of B vitamins that can cause dry eyes and inflammation too especially in people with hypothyroidism.
@janiceewing2298
@janiceewing2298 6 жыл бұрын
I feel fortunate to have her as my doctor. She really is wonderful. I'm actually able to wear my hard contact lenses again!
@sandranone1068
@sandranone1068 5 жыл бұрын
Where is the centre located?
@nirmaladesai636
@nirmaladesai636 2 жыл бұрын
Where is the center located ?
@TrasheyeGym
@TrasheyeGym 4 ай бұрын
Thank u lady from 13 years ago. More information than my doc could ever give
@siervainutildecristo7102
@siervainutildecristo7102 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent professional! my biggest difficulty with my eyesight is that my eyes itch a lot
@Priyan0000
@Priyan0000 11 ай бұрын
how r u now... Please reply 🥺🥺 I m suffering 😭😭
@amritshahzad1227
@amritshahzad1227 9 жыл бұрын
Wonderful presentation, clear style, comprehensive information, passionate about the subject, and lots of useful information for patients. Loved the detail about warm, moist compresses for dry eye. Thanks for posting this video.
@SBYTube
@SBYTube 3 жыл бұрын
Recently diagnosed with Blepharitis and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction at age 29. I've been doing a cleaning, scrub, warm compress, and hypochlorous acid regimen, but I still have itchy eyelids and blocked glands. Hopefully I can get it to a comfortable point and manage it.
@aravindram1480
@aravindram1480 3 жыл бұрын
Hi brother where do you stay. How did you found that you had meibomian gland dysfunction
@Priyan0000
@Priyan0000 11 ай бұрын
Heyy How r u now... Please reply 😭😭 I m suffering... Please brother reply😭
@trishbrown9442
@trishbrown9442 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic presentation! Very informative and I have taken notes to present to my ophthalmologist to, at the least, receive a comprehensive examination to determine the cause of my tear dysfunction syndrome in my right eye. Strange that it isn't in my left eye, too.
@medhikasingh6327
@medhikasingh6327 Жыл бұрын
do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
@2047helen
@2047helen 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for caring for people with dry eyes!!❤ I have huge problem with dry eyes, for many years. I have to take drops all the time (Hylo-Gel, Oftagel) I live in Sweden and the is no help to get here…. they orten just shaking there head ”there is nothing to do…) Many hugs /Helen
@r.mercado9737
@r.mercado9737 2 жыл бұрын
This presentation is most helpful. I warmly thank you.
@r.mercado9737
@r.mercado9737 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@speshedbigils
@speshedbigils 4 жыл бұрын
IMPRESSIVE Presentation...Knowledge & such a Sweet lovely Doctor! Thank you🙏👏👏👏
@mrringway1733
@mrringway1733 4 жыл бұрын
A brilliantly informative lecture. The presentation is excellent and very easy to listen to. May I also say, what a very beautiful woman she is. She is very lucky and should thank her parents for her looks.
@Christine-zu7fi
@Christine-zu7fi 3 жыл бұрын
Seriously thank you. God I wish you were my dr. I’ve had this for 2 weeks and going crazy. Thank you for the discussion on importance of identifying cause, Omega 3 discussion and Doxycycline comments. I have rosacea. Bless you.
@medhikasingh6327
@medhikasingh6327 Жыл бұрын
do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
@mys1gnature
@mys1gnature 2 жыл бұрын
This video contains excellent information and helpful treatments
@bhaktideb6841
@bhaktideb6841 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you...I learned a lot about dry eyes.
@Simon_Hawkshaw
@Simon_Hawkshaw 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful insights into this condition. Many thanks. We need more awareness globally.
@jcvideo1001
@jcvideo1001 8 жыл бұрын
I had dry eyes for years , tried various medicines wasn't much help. However ever since my husband adviced me to put on safety goggles to block wind, plus wearing a face mask, the combined effect was instantly felt. the loss of tear due to evaporation was gretly reduced
@Cchheettaann
@Cchheettaann 3 жыл бұрын
How Face mask will help you
@aravindram1480
@aravindram1480 3 жыл бұрын
@@Cchheettaann bro you still face the dry eyes issue??
@RetriGod
@RetriGod 2 жыл бұрын
Same. Everytime i wear face mask my eyes felt great
@kamilekapel
@kamilekapel Жыл бұрын
There are fashionable sunglasses you can get now with a goggle like attachment.
@medhikasingh6327
@medhikasingh6327 Жыл бұрын
do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
@jennycadoret1768
@jennycadoret1768 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent lecture. I'm applying some of your tips in my daily life and it works to have the humidifier on in the winter months. Wish I knew this earlier 😄
@medhikasingh6327
@medhikasingh6327 Жыл бұрын
do you get any tears while crying or cutting onion?
@johnmitchell2741
@johnmitchell2741 3 жыл бұрын
It's really nice to know you have all these ways of diagnosing why someone's eyes are dry. It's getting the proper medications that aren't available or to expensive for most people that the real issue
@laurabul1974
@laurabul1974 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much for this information. This condition was starting to drive me crazy. It affects my daily life and is very frustrating. Ill be sure to see an opthamologist to get to the bottom of whats causing this.
@athirameretty6611
@athirameretty6611 2 жыл бұрын
Good presentation. Difference between a good Doctor and a lousy one. Thank you.
@311rbb
@311rbb 4 жыл бұрын
Love this!! A very integrative approach. Helping the causes vs just the symptoms!!
@amalelchayeb7229
@amalelchayeb7229 4 жыл бұрын
I have seethrough balloons coming out from lower eye lid that No Doctor could tell me what is it or how to get rid of except suggestions for warm compressions...did no difference !!
@amalelchayeb7229
@amalelchayeb7229 4 жыл бұрын
For about 5 years now, am over 60 yrs now.
@luzangelavalencia8857
@luzangelavalencia8857 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for explaining everything soo well. Finally I understand my condition. Thank you.
@ilovemiley345678
@ilovemiley345678 6 жыл бұрын
I wish you were my doctor
@Yash_Coool
@Yash_Coool 2 жыл бұрын
How and where can I meet this doctor ??? anyone ?? She is Amazing !!!
@karlaagee-seldon5017
@karlaagee-seldon5017 3 жыл бұрын
Why don't doctors just tell us that we have a vitamin A deficiency? I had dry eyes for years until I found out that it was all due to malnourishment. I started eating eggs again after 18 years, but I made sure they were pastured grass-fed organic eggs with organic butter and everything that was organic that was high in Vitamin A and incorporating more organic carrots, dod liver oil liver, and cheese in my diet. The Kale and the collard greens although weren't a true vitamin A, they were at least a pre-vitamin A that converted to an active form in my body. The real culprit was that I was insulin resistant that affected my gallbladder which became sluggish because of all the bad foods I was eating and my gallbladder wasn't producing enough bile to breakdown the fat-soluble nutrients from the food I was eating regardless of the quality of food. Now my dry eyes are gone. I started really reading the back of the stevia to make sure it had no added ingredients with the worst culprit being maltodextrin. I didn't realize that not all stevia is true stevia and the kind I was consuming was worse than sugar. I would've been better off with pure cane sugar than the fake stevia I was buying. I had no idea that maltodextrin was in my large bag of stevia for baking. I really have to read the label because that extremely high level of sugar was pulling out my vitamins and minerals from my body. It's very refreshing to hear information from a doctor that talks about what may be lacking in the diet, you're a breath of fresh air. Thank you.
@kirstymackenzie2437
@kirstymackenzie2437 3 жыл бұрын
Karla Agee-Seldon. Thank you for pointing out the matter of maltodextrin! I’m pre-diabetic and it seems to be in a lot of foodstuffs which is not good for me, like sweeteners. I’m going to stop using them straight away. Again thank you.
@danielcunningham5940
@danielcunningham5940 2 жыл бұрын
The doctor talked about using Tea Tree Oil about 21:37. I want to point out this is very dangerous to use around the eyes and you must take great care. I for one got a very serious abrassion on my eye from it.
@kathym6603
@kathym6603 2 жыл бұрын
Correct you are. I like Dr. Sircus recommendation to use magnesium chloride drops but diluted with clean and sterilized water 15 to 1. The Ancient Minerals brand of Magnesium Oil (aka magnesium chloride as magnesium chloride is a bit slippery) is a good option. I use non-Tea-Tree Oil options. I like to use a boric acid eye wash (instructions can be found on the internet although a pharmacist will probably tell you never to do this).
@ImRightandyouknowit777
@ImRightandyouknowit777 5 ай бұрын
For anybody struggling with dry eyes. Try the eyebrow exercise. Lift each one, one at a time like ”the rock” look up who the rock is and his famous eyebrow lift lol. Do these for about 30 minutes. Be sure to switch eyebrows! Nobody will share this information and many sites have took my comments down. This has stopped my dry eye completely and it is no where to be found. In”and love you all. #defeatdryeye
@squelch9
@squelch9 8 жыл бұрын
This woman KNOWS HER SHIT!
@bruceallen-f8q
@bruceallen-f8q 4 жыл бұрын
try a cold compress on the back of your neck.a pinched nerve.or inflammed muscles.holding back blood flow to your eyes causing your eyes to become dry,...
@mrs.b.s.7212
@mrs.b.s.7212 3 жыл бұрын
So far I have been to 3 seperate O.D.s (in the past month) looking for help. 2 told me "Dry eye- nothing we can do. Use a lot of eye drops & get a humidifier ". 1 told me my corneas were burnt and gave me antibiotic drops (which she called steroids). My question is this : do I need an opthamologist instead? How do I find a Dr like you who will actually try to help me? This video has given me hope, but has also made me angry as heck knowing there was more that could have been done!
@businessoffice4964
@businessoffice4964 2 жыл бұрын
I was told people who have had Lasix in the past may have had nerves in the eyes severed by the laser. Specifically the nerves that send signals to your brain to produce tears when the nerves sense your eye is dry.
@SicosisXL
@SicosisXL 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant , thank you so much for the information as I suffer with anterior blepharitis & it sucks Big Time !
@lucywambui1576
@lucywambui1576 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, the best presentation ever. Very systematic
@denisepearson9552
@denisepearson9552 9 жыл бұрын
this was an excellent lecture!
@marylombardi6224
@marylombardi6224 5 жыл бұрын
This has been so very helpful! Thank you
@benjaminfowler2457
@benjaminfowler2457 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much. You know everything about the eye!!!
@mrs.b.s.7212
@mrs.b.s.7212 3 жыл бұрын
I really thank you for this information!! Im watching and rewatching & taking notes. I AM going to find an eye dr who will help me. And, through education via your video, I'm going to help them help me! Hopefully before I go blind from this.
@garufia
@garufia 3 жыл бұрын
Very competent and informative Doctor.
@Nonotkidding
@Nonotkidding 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent ! I feel well informed now, thank you, Jon
@RamKumar-ju2vs
@RamKumar-ju2vs 6 жыл бұрын
This lecture is full of knowledge.
@GK-qt6vh
@GK-qt6vh 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you very much for such great and educational material.
@eileensteele9003
@eileensteele9003 3 жыл бұрын
What an awesome presentation !!!!
@ruthie2222
@ruthie2222 5 жыл бұрын
Why can my eye department in my local hospital here in the UK have this knowledge 😔
@michellewan2dance
@michellewan2dance 5 жыл бұрын
I went to my hospital today, and I have just been subscribe some eye drops
@paulam3987
@paulam3987 2 ай бұрын
Helpful video. Regarding rosacea, is there any work being done to learn more about why posterior blepharitis develops and how to reduce it at the source/origin point? It strikes me that many of the treatments are reactive (dealing with downstream symptoms) and not addressing the root cause. As a person with ocular rosacea and GERD, I cannot use antibiotic treatments due to negative and serious side effects, and Omega 3 pills cause GERD. I can see at the end of the video that the doctor recognized the need for more research into the pathogenesis. Thanks.
@maycreer2529
@maycreer2529 9 жыл бұрын
Comprehensive and Informative presentation. One of the causes of dry eyes is prolonged screen exposure. Digital devices all require that we look at high-energy visible (HEV) artificial blue light. We need to protect our eyes by using bluelight filter on our devices. I am currently using ocushield screen protector. It acts as a normal screen protector and prevents me from eye damage.
@sonalinangude8175
@sonalinangude8175 4 жыл бұрын
For MGD , Use tea tree oil wipes. U will get relief soon
@MicheleLeeMD
@MicheleLeeMD 3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation of dry eye!!!
@shurakronos3219
@shurakronos3219 5 жыл бұрын
It would amazingly helpful if this doctor or someone could recommend a good brand of fish oil/omega 3 supplement, as well as the towelettes used to clean the eyes after the warm compress. Otherwise this is extremely informative, thank you very much.
@Priyan0000
@Priyan0000 11 ай бұрын
Heyy how r u now... Please reply 🥺🥺 I m suffering 😭😭
@SamY-nm6pn
@SamY-nm6pn 5 жыл бұрын
I just take my coffee ☕️ and enjoying the lecture
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