The Truth About Dry Eye: What Happens When You Don't Treat It

[@Ms.Hockaday]

I've suffered from dry eyes and my ophthalmologist told me to use Systane eyedrops.(Preservative free) I used it about 4x a day. Was helpful but still suffered. Then, I started using the Systane ointment, preservative free. I also take Omega 3-6-9 pills daily which helps to prevent dry eye. It has helped me tremendously. Hope this helps and good luck!

[@ibtisamzubaidi]

Have you found additional things that help?

[@Keep-on-ok]

Omega 3 and cod liver oil here. Warm compresses are really nice too.

[@mediamunchin]

What brand Omega 3-6-9 pills are you using?

[@michaelmiller7160]

Vevye is helpful and may take less than a month to work. It's cost should be under $80 a month. It helped me.

[@MsMermaid3]

I had severe dry eyes when my work entailed looking at a screen all day and I was working in a high rise building with poor air circulation. I saw several doctors and finally got a diagnosis. I had to use drops daily and an ointment at night. No eye makeup for a while. I eventually got better with time and care.

[@firdausyatim2667]

I go to my doctor..he said i have chronic dry eye..he gave me cyclosporin to treat my chronic dry eye..right now its feel great

[@ALCV11]

Thanks, insurance, for not covering Xiidra. And thanks B+L, for keeping the cost over $900/month and not offering the savings card with my insurance.

[@adelacarrazana7770]

That's exactly how it feels when I blink, like sandpaper on the cornea. And by night my vision is blurred and it's hard to focus. Thank you for explaining it all so well.

[@languagewithlindsey]

Same here with me

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you! I hope you can find some relief!

[@ianstuart5660]

How did you manage, Anna?

[@amysealy2760]

Thanks

[@amysealy2760]

Does dry eye cause headaches

[@jessiejohnson1208]

Thank you so much for this video. You are the only one I know who takes this seriously and goes deep into it. I've suffered with dry eyes and blurry vision for a year now due to ocular rosacea. The ordinary eye doctors couldn't help me. Like you said, it has a big impact on my life, but it isn't taken seriously. I went to a specialist, who was much better and gave me steroid drops and a tea tree eye cleaning product. It feels a bit better now. I've had facial rosacea and seborrheic scalp problems for years, but suddenly, it just disappeared, so I hope this "chronic" disease will do the same.

[@RespectTheGanja]

I had debilitating dry eyes every single day until i started taking an omega 3 supplement and eating more omega 3 foods i still look at screens all day long without problems

[@wanderingdoc5075]

What brand / type of Omega 3 do you take? Thanks

[@frann115]

Great to hear you improve your eyes. How many milligrams of omega 3 did you take?

[@sabinatagayeva1744]

Yessssssss my life has been ruined, my career has been ruined. Every day I fight depression caused by this syndrome 😢

[@ZA-wm6mm]

Shut up

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

😢 So sorry to hear you are struggling... I hope you can find some support in your local area.

[@TF-mf4uc]

See an Opthalmologist about putting tear plugs in your tear ducts. I also suffered from dry eyes after lasik and ruined my life for a few months until I started seeing different Opthalmologists and finally got my tear ducts plugged. It was quick and not painful. I still use tear drops but nothing like before where I couldn’t keep my eyes open.

[@WVgrl59]

I couldn't stand the eye plugs. I took them out myself. 😊 But I have Sjogren's syndrome and found primarily drinking water and very little else, helps immensely. Plus use very viscous eye drops, then at night time, tell me when you are ready for sleep, drink water, use your eye drops, and then apply a layer of ointment. It really helps. PS Has anyone tried Low Naltrexone (LDN) for their autoimmune diseases? It helps the body to regain homeostasis.

[@dmydesigns72]

I was prescribed systane eye drops but then I tried ultimate eye supplements from procap labs. I didn't need to use drops anymore. Then I was off the supplement and the pain of dry eye returned. Now starting back on supplement and taking drops to help. But my vision has been awful for the last 8 Months. It's like looking through a window the sheer curtains all the time.

[@languagewithlindsey]

I just got diagnosed with MGD this past Wednesday. I have been using Systane Complete Drops and will have to get more once my sample runs out. It was super refreshing to find out because it explains why I have had blurry vision spells.

[@suzanneemerson2625]

I got an infection from using the Systane Complete eye drop bottle. It is incredibly difficult to use without accidentally touching the eye surface. That can spread bacteria. I prefer the small sterile vials, which my eye doctor gave me to try, but I couldn’t find them to buy.

[@JulieWheaton]

So glad I came across your video. I have fairly severe dry eye and am under treatment but have not had the causes and possible progression explained clearly. Your information so valuable and well presented. Thank you!

[@ElizabethNartker]

I suffer from severe dry eye and corneal neuropathy. Thank you for addressing corneal neuropathy in this video bc it’s not talked about a lot as it’s not that common.

[@yas_alhayali]

Me too 💔 it’s stolen away so much.. no longer the happy healthy female I once was

[@coryandlindsaysommise7008]

What does it do?

[@Donmafiaboss]

@@yas_alhayaliit’s life mate it could be worse u could have cancer or something be grateful

[@yas_alhayali]

@@Donmafiaboss please don’t be ignorant, google corneal neuropathic pain before you speak. Imagine feeling like someone is pouring acid into your eyes!!!

[@disgrapefruit2bitter]

I had worsening dry eye to the point where I could no longer wear contact lenses for more than a couple hours. I switched to glasses but decided to get Lasik before the dry eye got any worse so there wouldnt be complications healing from the surgery. I have spent thousands of dollars on both prescription and nonprescription eye drops but I attribute the gradual improvement to change in diet. I also suffered from stomach problems and then Reynaud's. Cutting out all simple carbs and processed food combined with adding in cod liver oil, fresh and frozen berries, cooked cruciferous vegetables and salad with olive oil has improved all of my symptoms. A radical change in diet can take months for the gut to adapt to (mine did) but my dry eye is 50% better than a year ago and I think it's still improving because my GI issues are still improving. If you are suffering from dry, scratchy eyes, assess your diet and start replacing as many processed foods as possible with fresh fruits and/or veggies and commit to it for 3 months. No packaged snacks. Eat salmon at least once per week for dinner. See if your dry eye doesn't show some improvement.

[@ianstuart5660]

Agreed and good for you! Many folks I've heard from have had the best results from doing a keto or carnivore diet!

[@thelostresponsibility]

I'm amazed at how your dry eye managed to improve even though you had Lasik. I had PRK a year ago which is supposed to be better in this regard and didn't have dry eye prior to surgery. I now have severe dry eye and nothing has helped so far. My TBUT is 2s and my schirmer is 2mm. My last hope are the autologous serum tears. I'd suggest anyone who already has dry eye to just switch to glasses and avoid refractive surgery at all costs.

[@ianstuart5660]

@thelostresponsibility Sorry to hear of your difficulty. I must have been lucky. Had fantastic vision and eye health for 30 years after surgery!

[@thelostresponsibility]

@@ianstuart5660 I'm glad you're doing well. I hope I'll manage to find a solution.

[@suzanneemerson2625]

@@ianstuart5660Have been doing keto and intermittent fasting (6 hour eating window) for 5 years. This is good for my health, but has had no impact on my severe dry eye.

[@lindaberg1695]

I've had dry eyes for years and years. I saw my optometrist 2 weeks ago and found out that now have cornea abrasions to the point where there's a small hole in my left cornea. She told me to use preservative eye drops every hour for a week (She provided I-Drop Pur drops) and told me to use Systane gel drops at night before bed. I also have a cataract in that eye. I'll be seeing an eye specialist but not sure when I'll get in. All of that being said, I take 50mg of Amitriptyline every night and have for 20 year, which gives me dry mouth. Looks like that's one of the culprits here. I take that for Fibromyalgia and am not willing to stop taking it because it's given me a decent quality of life. Thanks for this video, very informative. I can't wait to see the Ophthalmologist and see what, if anything else can be done for me. At the moment my eye can detect nothing but a blur......Yes, my symptoms fluctuate and sometimes it seems the eye drops don't work until I've put them in 3-4 times over a few hours.

[@AD-of7ci]

For those struggling with dry eyes, application of castor oil ( organic cold pressed) is a good remedy

[@rdwok14]

I keep hearing about this, but nobody will say exactly how to do it because most doctors will tell you it’s not safe. I drop a drop onto a freshly washed hand, squint my eye very narrow, and wipe the drop across the narrow opening in my eyelid and then blink a lot. I end up getting a very heavy and sticky sensation on my eye that blurs my vision, so after blinking for a minute I’ll put a drop of Systane Ultra which helps clear the sensation and prevent watery/burning that a lot of people say happens when you put pure castor oil on the eye. I also only do it at night before sleeping because it’s hard to focus my eyes with the oil. I find that this will relieve my dry eyes for the next day, and the day after that but if I don’t put castor oil again the night of the 2nd day then my eyes will get unbearably watery and dry the 3rd day.

[@ronwilli684]

Do you use black castor oil or clear

[@GraceDollesin]

@@microbehunter7584because it clogged all the hair follicles. Take Lutein and krill oil in gel forms . It fixed my dry eyes . I have a regular optometrist. I see him every two years and all the drops he gave me was not as good as vitamins I take.

[@suziealmonte1852]

I've just tried putting cool compress on for 10mins.helps better then drops

[@fairchild1737]

​@@rdwok14 I also use coconut oil rubbed on the lids.

[@cindychurch335]

I’m 67, have rheumatoid arthritis and severe dry eyes-no tears. I haven’t been able to produce any measurable tears in over 10 years! However it doesn’t really affect my life too much. I can’t sit under a ceiling fan and the a/c in the car needs to be directed away from my eyes. They dry me out. Warm compresses help and preservative free drops. I would like to have a good cry with tears again! That bothers me most. 😢

[@sandycoueffin401]

Research castor oil on YT for dry eye

[@KimGambrell]

😊 0:04 ​@@sandycoueffin401

[@magrietguthrie8661]

Me too, what is the solution

[@helenkellawan216]

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[@KimGrant-f9k]

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[@CJ-dj3cx]

I definitely feel like salt scraping my eye. It does hurt and some tears that isn’t an ordinary tear pours down my face. It blurs my vision off and on. Dry eye and these tears pouring down my face? Yet it leaves a residue of salt on my face. I’m relegated to library audiobooks which are free and available online. My husband will also read to me god Love him. I got this in my 70s, don’t wear makeup, contacts or do much as I was disabled at age 46. I inherited light sensitivity from my dad. I did find your suggestion of heat really helps and washing my eyelids with baby shampoo. It does come and go, and intensifies or backs down during its ON switch.

[@spec1923]

I have the problem overnight when waking. Somedays my vision is so blurry it is hard to read. Sometimes when first opening my eyes, I feel a taring as someone drags sand across my eyes. Systane eye ointment helps but is expensive.

[@larryjones9773]

I have severe dry eye. I was on Tyrvaya for a couple years and really liked it. I started on Miebo four months ago, and it has been a HUGE help. My dry eyes is due to having used Accutane about 35 years ago. Miebo works by reducing the evaporation of tears, and it is the first eye drop to work in this way. Miebo costs $834/month, by prescription in the U.S., but Europe has a product called EvoTears ($17/month) that is over the counter and is the same as Miebo. I met with my eye doctor today and she said EvoTears would be fine to use in place of Miebo, as it doesn't have any preservatives. p.s. I started having sinus headaches with Tyrvaya a couple months before I started on EvoTears. I've been off Tyrvaya for a month, since EvoTears is working so well for me and I will probably stay off it.

[@katesmiles4208]

Sinus headaches are the worst. Ive had bad ones that last 4 days. You have my sympathies.

[@zhugeliang3905]

Miebo costs $834/month! Are you kidding? 😮

[@danmcclaren5436]

how can you get it in the US?

[@seestormy]

@larryjones9773 What company do you go through to buy them?

[@larryjones9773]

@@zhugeliang3905 My eye doctor had the same response. The $834 is my local Walmart retail price. My insurance would pay 58%, but I'd be left with 42% (after my $535 deductible). If they stop selling it online, I may be making annual trips to Europe to buy EvoTears.

[@alexandria8255]

I have chronic dry eye. Some days my eye is good, like maybe 2 days good then 1 or 2 days it's like Niagra Falls. I use Systane for dry eye as per my eye surgeon as I had cataract surgery Sept 2023. I wish he would have told me that the surgery can sometimes make the dry eye issue worse. I might have opted to not have the surgery yet. I am up here in the Northwoods of WI. Currently, I'm just not a very happy camper with this issue. I may experiment with another of the drops you mentioned in the other video. Because as you said, is what I always tell people too...What works well for me might not work well for you. I talk daily to my guy on phone we're long distance. And the 1st thing he always asks me is, "How's the eye today?" He is very concerned. Thank you so much for teaching about the other diff drops we can use. It really is like trial and error to get the right drops to feel some relief from all the tearing. I appreciate you!

[@vickiewade8445]

Thank you for the great information on dry eye. I have had severe dry eyes for 30 years. (Sjogrens Syndrome.) My left eye has had a loss of vision and they don't know why. Thank you for helping patients deal with dry eyes!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thank you! Sorry you have had some vision loss. Hope you can get that figured out.

[@BionicAnimations]

@@DoctorEyeHealth Can that come from dry eyes?

[@georgegonzalez9252]

I got dry eye from Lasik surgery. I regret having it done. Not worth it. Its depressing.

[@WaniBilal-ul6db]

I also got terrible dry eyes after lasek.i regret that why I have damaged my eyes by lasek.my quality of life has been ruined become suicidal at times.

[@TF-mf4uc]

@@WaniBilal-ul6dbI also suffered from dry eyes after lasik. To the point I couldn’t keep my eyes open. Saw different Opthalmologists and finally one put tear plugs in my tear ducts and that finally gave me my life back. I still use eye drops but nothing unbearable like before. I was very depressed too. Don’t give up. Keep trying. I’ll keep you in my prayers 🙏🏻

[@georgegonzalez9252]

@@WaniBilal-ul6db me too. It’s been a struggle. Emotionally.

[@georgegonzalez9252]

@@TF-mf4uc I’ll have to look into that. I’m getting to that point where it’s unbearable. How long do those last?

[@JosieStev]

@@WaniBilal-ul6db Get plugs in you tear ducts or cauterize them. Huge difference. My day was over at 7pm before

[@Jolei33]

My extreme dry eyes came from mold exposure. When I moved, it went away completely,

[@JxpyYT]

Wait really??

[@Jolei33]

Yes, it’s true. I had other mold illness symptoms involving fluid regulation too. I would drink almost a whole gallon of water and it went right through me.

[@etsukosmith4219]

Thank you for your teaching. You talk short, concise , easy explanation and I really like your program .

[@Luna-luna909]

Oh God that is so so true! In my case, my livelihood depends on mostly my eyes. I have to stay on a computer for hours to no end and read, re-read, and translate thousands of words every day! According to my doctor, that’s primarily the cause of my dry eye BUT I see so many of the people around me who are on their screens for so so much longer than I, yet they have absolutely no problems! Makes me jealous :( It is quite painful and irritating!

[@NitinAgrawalPG]

Same with me. I'm a software Engineer and I could do twice the work I normally do, If not for dry eyes. It's literally costing me my career.!! 😢

[@BionicAnimations]

Same. I am a fiction writer, illustrator and animator, so I am on my Macbook 95% of my day and night.

[@cahyaparamita5711]

Thank you dr. Allen for making these videos. I only discovered your channel a few weeks ago because I wanted to try using contacts. Tried several of them including Total 30, Biofinity (burned like hell!), and Acuvue moist and everything didn't work; went to an optometrist to get my eyes checked and I apparently have severe dry eyes (we can get contact lens fitting by an optician here in Germany without going to an optometrist first). Throughout the day I don't really notice it, but at night my eyes often get very red and burn when I use eyedrops. Your videos help so much to understand what may be causing this very annoying syndrom and what to do to treat it!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Oh wow thank you for sharing this! This makes my day! I hope things start to get better for you and perhaps finding a comfortable contact lens may be a great goal to get to. Cheers!

[@trustinwwjd1997]

Appreciated your detailed info regarding dry-eyes, Dr. I learned great deal more abt it now. Humm, but do not understand why nobody mention nor question about applying Coconut-Oil (Unrefind) to dry-eyes using Q-tips. It's been helping my Dry-eye symptoms of scratching etching sometimes painful for almost 10 yrs or more now since I sufferred Stoke then subsquent Dementia symptoms. Im now just turned 70 yrs old, n have been eating (with spoon but "very small portion to fully mix with saliva before swallowing" until get used to eating spoonful portion. Otherwise, the thick Coconut-Oil can chock-up your throat causing severe coughing n chocking .... ) For DRY-EYE symptoms, I apply Coconut-Oil wz Q-tip right after washing before dry-eye symptoms arise day n night. Yes, after sleeping n then before sleeping after washing. Any exessive Coconut-Oil around eyes can be simply wiped-off wz paper-napkin. After all day, or after sleeping, sometimes there is dry-residue in the eyes which washs off easy when washing face, or with water-moistured napkin. It works all-day n all-night for me. I want to give credit to the KZbinr which was found when I was deperately searching YT for Dry-Eye matter after having to waste a lot of many on Eye-drops which seemed to be helping just few mins only. I do not remember the name of KZbinr now especially it's been almost 10 yrs now. When applied Coconut-Oil (Unrefined) to Dry-eyes, the symptoms disappear immediately for my case anyway. And, it does not block views like Casto-Oil does which I tried before finding abt using Coconut-Oil instead. Coconut-Oil has been like GOD sent for my case anyway. It has helped great deal not only with Dry-eyes symptiom but also Dimentia symptoms as well for my case anyway. Hoping my experience can be some help to somebody else as well.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thanks for asking and mentioning this. There is a lot on the internet about castor oil for dry eyes and I have a video coming out soon all about it! Stay tuned!

[@warthog733]

I use liquid coconut oil (has the higher molecular weight components removed). Apply to eyelids with fingertip. Definitely helps.

[@noranneduffy]

Thank you.!

[@Mantras-and-Mystics]

​@@warthog733Will give it a go. Thanks! 💚

[@BotchedSurgery37]

I have it and I was thinking about this topic literally an hour before this posted

[@MessiBak]

Same here

[@shawnflynn7235]

You solved my dry eye, when you mentioned daily use of allergy medication can cause dry eye. It worked. Thank you.

[@axiomaticidioms3857]

I'm trying to quit mine... But I get IBS like problems... Really bad... And so I'm taking kids Zyrtec (toddler level, 2.5 mg of 5 mg) I don't think quitting it did much for my eyes anyways.

[@Dogandcatmom51]

How long did it take for your eyes to feel better after you stopped the allergy meds? I’m trying to stop allergy meds now.

[@shawnflynn7235]

@@Dogandcatmom51 several days. I did not stop allergy meds. I stopped taking the over the counter Kirkland brand at costco. I had a reaction almost immediately with puffy itchy eyes. I switched to another type. Ask your dr. about Blexten, also called bilastine. I was told it is less likely to cause dry eye, and it has been working well since March. Good luck!

[@shawnflynn7235]

@@Dogandcatmom51 pain stopped in the first few days. It got progressively better for months.

[@Dogandcatmom51]

@@shawnflynn7235 , that’s great! Thanks!

[@shanthaadevappa8059]

Excellent information about Dry Eyes thank you so much ❤

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you! I had a fun time presenting it.

[@LauraMancini-qd8ts]

What is the best way to clean your eyes? You said baby shampoo is not good so what would you recommend? Thank you

[@janereinhardt4715]

I made an appointment today to see a new ophthalmologist. I have to wait until the end of August! Luckily, i am retired, so i will stay at home until then. Optometrists have not helped me much. I have had DED for several years & it is getting worse. Only 3 more months until i can hopefully get some help!

[@coffeecat086]

I have this issue in the only eye that has vision. I have retinopathy of prematurity, congenital, glaucoma, nystagmus, photophobia, and no lens in my eye. When I went to the eye doctor, the last time, they can see where I have numerous corneal abrasions. I suppose this is because I have to make myself blink. It’s not a reflex, even when someone put something near my eye. Unless they’re shining light and then it’s like oh heck, get me out of here.I do try to remember to use artificial tears though I really don’t as much as I probably should. This has been really interesting, thank you for posting about it.

[@smart-jn1gg]

A viewer asked about dry eyes during exercise. I find that concentration while exercising makes me forget to blink. I use drops frequently while working out, and take blink breaks. It helps a little.

[@stormwalker321]

This show exactly describes how it is with my eyes...thank you

[@babybear4524]

Since many symptoms of dry eyes are similiar to those of cateracts, how can one determine the degree to which their symptoms are caused by one or the other. Specifically symptoms of blurred vision,sensitivity to light,and eye pain, (possibly related eye strain or related to dryness). I have cateracts and dry eyes and would love to know which one is causing my symptoms most. Thank you.Debbie

[@ladytosha15]

32 feeling depressed n I'm going thru same

[@mediamunchin]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm fairly certain that my dry eye is the result of nerve damage from using both Moxifloxacin and Prednisolone drops as prescribed by a doctor a few months ago. Do people recover from that nerve damage? Are there treatments that are effective? Please advise.

[@c9rod916]

Doc, thank you for the information you provide. A questio, can gallbladder removal affect the eyes? If so how?

[@TheSimArchitect]

Your content is always very comprehensive. Thank you so much! It's surely helpful as many don't have access to top tier medicine like the kind you practice (sorry for being honest). With the information we get here we can arm ourselves better when asking for help or even self medicate or plan some medical tourism if necessary. Dry eyes are seen as a not serious problem here in The Netherlands. Many other health issues as well. Socialized medicine isn't awful but it isn't good either (specially when there's no real private / free market sector for people who want to prioritize their health or that are too sick and want access to high quality). When you don't pay for it, you're not the customer. Doctors here can't even set their own prices, so there's not motivation for them to compete against each other. Sorry. Unrelated, maybe. I just felt like giving you context.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thanks so much! Appreciate you sharing and giving your perspective. Yeah I wonder what it would be like to practice in a place like the Netherlands.

[@ianstuart5660]

It's all about diet that's causing most if the illness. Medicine offers only band aid solutions!

[@lyfandeth]

ADD: BOTCHED LASIK SURGERY. Apparently if the surgeon cuts too deeply, the nerves never heal properly and you will have dry eye forever after.

[@kathysmith9983]

Joseph, you are so full of information. How blessed are we to have you as an eye doctor and that you share all these videos. You care so much for people. God Bless you.

[@KotoriOnWheels]

And RK surgery

[@David-xh6cm]

Hi and thanks for the useful information. Blepharitis certainly plays a noticeable role in my personal dry eye condition. Despite daily cleaning, brushing eye lids etc, the condition does not really improve. Often I am unable to wear contact lenses because of the blepharitis. I guess it is just not likely to go away but it is extremely uncomfortable. I did have several mybomian cycts excised so perhaps that has exacerbated the problem. Thanks for your interesting and educational input. Mike.

[@eileendunkley4373]

Excellent information and timely teaching. Easy to understand the reasons for dry eyes and its treatment. Thank you!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

thank you!!🙏

[@Dogandcatmom51]

@@DoctorEyeHealth, I’ve taken one Benadryl at night for eleven years to help me stay asleep. My doctors have said this is fine. However, when I wake up in the morning, it hurts to open my eyes. I’ve now been off of Benadryl for five days , and my eyes aren’t better yet. Do you know how long it takes for eyes to return to normal after antihistamine use? Thanks!

[@Dogandcatmom51]

@@DoctorEyeHealth, what about sunscreen use? I find that when I use sunscreen, my eyes feel a lot worse. It might be because the sunscreen doesn’t all come off when I wash my face, and then when I sleep, the sunscreen gets into my eyes.

[@cherylwhetung3170]

I have Sjogrens. Had cataract surgeries 4 months ago and having severe dry eye. On a cortisone eye drop now for a month. Hope it helps. Also using lubricant at night and non preservative eye drops

[@sbrink1]

I have dry eye and recently watched a video by Dr. UDO Erasmus who is the founder of UDO's Oil. He mentioned that taking his oil (3-6-9- no chemicals, glass bottle no plastic, etc) would help with dry eye. I am using it now and found that within a week my eyes were less irritated, and after 3/4 weeks my eyes are so much better-I actually hardly think about them anymore. Absolutely amazing.

[@bethtaylor9773]

Mine was so bad that I developed exzema. After I started boiling water on dry days and using a cream my doctor gave me, my dry eye improved amazingly and remains improved. I don't have to use the cream anymore (after two weeks use) unless it stars again. I think the original cause was a combination of preservatives in my glaucoma drops, allergy to a cat's fur, low humidity, and high pollen count.

[@deborahrodney6562]

I’ve been using Restasis for the past 9 months for my dry eye. It caused so much burning and discomfort that I’ve just had to quit. So I’m back to the drawing board looking for other solutions.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Yeah several of the medicated eye drops can cause burning/ stinging

[@louiseabbate2298]

Try Xidra

[@michellel9739]

Find another brand. Restasis gave me styes because of the castor oil.

[@floridagal150]

I get plenty of sleep, wash my face and warm compresses on eyes and I'm having the hardest time living with my right eye being red and irritated all day, everyday. I have to tell people, it's not contagious, it's not pink eye, it's never clear. I'm depressed about it but I can't just stay away from people, I have to work. I need a miracle. 😢

[@danmcclaren5436]

same here! have you tried punctual plugs?

[@foxyone3]

? Is there a limit on using eye drops like Celia?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Have you seen a dry eye specialist at all? Any treatments they have recommended?

[@ianstuart5660]

You need to change to a keto or carnivore diet. Forget all the meds. Diet will provide the miracle you need!

[@joan.nao1246]

I don't recommend plugs, they caused me more problems ​@@danmcclaren5436

[@lisayerace6117]

Castor oil and/or collagen supplement in your coffee EVERY morning. It works for dry eye! BONUS!

[@heidigone]

Castor oil gives me horrible cramps and makes me poop!

[@jeanadams6070]

At times I can’t even open my eyes when I wake during the night, very painful!

[@monicahurley2224]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and experience ❤🎉

[@Keep-on-ok]

I spray my eyes with colloidal silver too.

[@R.YChuri]

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[@PSH558]

​@@Keep-on-ok, use scleral lens or Ayurvedic treatment from Parkash netraayla Jaipur, Rajasthan,India

[@wanderingsand2117]

Rosacea is a problem I have and when it flares up it does cause my dry eyes to get worse. Cashmere Bouquet soap fights the rosacea more then all the prescriptions I've used.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Oh cool! Thanks for sharing! I will have to look into that.

[@GirinMettugi]

How do you use the soap?

[@blaiseeltine9516]

great video,, been struggling w glaucoma and dry eye. how do you find glauc drops without preservatives?

[@angiec.703]

I’m getting a crash course in this as we speak. For two months, my right eye has been tearing excessively. I was convinced it was a blocked tear duct, but my optho diagnosed dry eye with mild SPK just last week. I wish I knew why this came about. He has some ideas, but to me it’s very mysterious. Drops are helping somewhat. Thanks for this informative video.

[@katesmiles4208]

Imagine a windscreen whiper trying to work on a dry surface. Thats my experience with blinking

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

I totally get that

[@lyndaczika6327]

It’s the worst..😔

[@SA-rh4yx]

@@DoctorEyeHealthDoct u didn’t talk about about Steven Johnson syndrome caused dry eyes . My whole life ruined .

[@dianesheriff]

Exactly. I say my eyeball sticks to my eye lid and is so painful! Especially as the day goes into the evening.

[@cherlgolja5402]

Your are an amazing young man keep up the good work, you are such a blessing ! Just had my cataract sugery done on both eyes and sooo happy , your information on cataract sugery and IOL choice really helped me , much appreciated 👀

[@BunnaySango]

I almost went blind in one eye from dry eye. I kept getting corneal scars, Ihad chronic styes and chalazia,, thwn I got a corneal ulcer. It needs to be taken seriously. As I worked to relieve my rosacea my symptoms improved, I also went to carnivore diet to reduce my inflammation. I use my eye drops every time I need it (hyco san dual) and take cod liver oil

[@ianstuart5660]

I've been telling so many that duet change us most important. Most ignore it and are convinced meds are the answer! 😢😢

[@raquelacuna281]

How did you relieve rosacea symptoms? Also, I thought meat created more inflammation?

[@axiomaticidioms3857]

What meat/poultry/fish does the carnivore diet stress to eat? And what veggies and fruits are ok?

[@ianstuart5660]

@raquelacuna281 Meat only cause inflammation when it's combined with other carbs and sugars. Meat on it's own is the least inflammatory of foods and most nutrients packed!

[@ianstuart5660]

@axiomaticidioms3857 All meats are fine, plus eggs, fish and seafood, and dairy. Fish and seafood is best for Omega 3 fats and mostly superior to supplements!

[@cap-dange]

Please explain blurring with dry eye disease. Was Dx yrs ago either dry eye. Not too much bother. Now the constant blurry vision drives me nuts. Can’t even Read anymore. Bane of my life. Definitely the scratching feeling! Even had to go to AnE for screaming pain in my eye Misdiagnosed for at least 20 yrs

[@whittimom5280]

I also had to give up reading. Audiobooks are great.

[@michellel9739]

You should go to another doctor to change the medication. You can also try the medications suggested here in the video.

[@civi68]

It would be great if you cover in your next eye drop video how well Optase MGD and Refresh Mega3 help with inflammation. I notice a difference using these drops.

[@tammygravis1462]

I'd say old age I'm 59. I use celluvsic at night 3x a week. All I can afford hat I missed the live. OMG, you're over one million. Man, hats off bud.

[@BionicAnimations]

59 is not old at all. 😂

[@rosinahntuluki6720]

Hello Doctor i got an injure late in the 2010 on September 10th the whole eye cornia was damaged now i lost sight on my left eye how can you

[@alicerose9169]

I have dry eye disease. Quite severe. I naibly have overally blurred vision as my symptoms its so hard anc affects my life so much. My opthalmologist said im very young for it, and i have no clue why its got so bad. My gland dysfunction isnt good at all and my tears evaporate very quickly. Im so stuck now. Im in the uk and just always palmed off with new drops 😢

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Ever use acne medications?

[@alicerose9169]

@@DoctorEyeHealth no I don't at all. I'm epileptic so on full time medicine but other than that nothing x

[@billligon4005]

When I get a cruise ship - ALL of my eye problems go away? is it the salt-sea air or no pollen? I wake up at night rubbing my eyes - and it feels SO VERY GOOD. I catch myself and stop. And Aquaphor Lotion really helps as well as Liquid Tears.

[@DELLRS2012]

The humidity might be helpful but I think you are onto something with the pollen. I was diagnosed with skin allergies and removing the allergens nearly resolved all my dry eye symptoms.

[@angelaugustocastrobarbaran7883]

Thank you doctor for all your concern about this condition of dry eye. I have a question, do you think that creatine monohydrate could get dry eye sindrome worse?

[@michellel9739]

Cyclosporine saved me from DED. But it depends on the brand (because of the other components). I can not tolerate Restasis because it has castor oil and it gave me two styes in just a week.

[@lilinurio8348]

I will watch this video later. But wanted to post a comment now. I noticed a big difference when I cleaned inside the faucet. I cleaned the faucet in white vinegar for two hours. Also, eating avocado helps as well. I invested in the most common eyedrops recommended but at times will get worse.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks for the comment! I will admit, I have never cleaned my faucets lol

[@pinkflamingo5320]

I have dry eyes when I sleep. I can barely open my eyes in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. Feels like my eyelids are glued to my eyeballs. I can’t say I have any problems during the day or evening. I don’t think I sleep with my eyes open. I am going to try eye mask for sleeping. I think maybe sleeping with the fan on might be a problem, but I have slept occasionally with no fan on and still had the problem. If I drink alcohol, it’s worse. I have slight rosacea on my cheeks, no where near the eyes.

[@pinkflamingo5320]

Ps, I’ve tried night OTC drops, castor oil, and drank extra water with no betterment. This has been going on for over 10 years. I did have lasik eye correction 20 years ago.

[@dianebondhus9355]

Excellent teaching Doc, thank you for all that you do! ❤

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you kindly! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@deviodayar3954]

I have glaucoma and had cataract done in 21 but my eyes are dry or tearfully and my eyes get red and itching after the cataract I have a eye problem every day and when I get up in morning my eye will be so sticky and closes I have to use castroil to wipe the crust of my eyes

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

have you spoken to your eye doctor about your symptoms? What did they recommend for the dryness?

[@civi68]

Always great info in your videos.

[@vickigeisler3871]

Have you heard of people whose dry eye has gotten worse when they started using a C-PAP machine? My eyes water a lot and I was told it was dry eye. I put a P.M. gel in my eyes and wear a sleep mask, but it hasn't helped my dry eye. I have been using eye drops four times a day as instructed by my primary care phsyican, but it hasn't seemed to help reduce my dry eye symptoms. Now, in one eye, I can see what looks like tiny veins and I have a white spot when I blink (I'm not diabetic, but am significantly overweight). I have an eye appointment in one week, but I am getting very nervous about my eyesight.

[@themintleaf1778]

You have not mentioned anything about Antibacterial Eye Compress Treatment . Can you please answer why? I was recommended by my optician to buy that treatment pack to help cure dry eyes.

[@Mystonmous]

does existing myopia affect dry eyes in any way or vice versa?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Not that I am aware of it.

[@phunghuyhoaofficial]

Wow... Great info! The explanation is very easy to understand! Thank you for sharing the information!

[@mnayak9348]

Could you please tell me how much long term is regarded bad about steroid eye drop , what period regarded long term . Thanks

[@mhchia7349]

Hi Dr Allen. I am from Singapore. I have recently found your channel and enjoy your contents. I have been recently diagnosed with dry eyes and oily lids. As I have been using Tretinioin cream for several years and heard that this can cause melbomian gland dysfunction. Kindly advise if this is true. Thanks and app

[@brendawilson8565]

I have dry eye, and my optometrist discovered Fuchs Syndrome, bless him!! It is a condition where the little fluid pumps in the cornea stop working. You get fluid accumulation in the cornea, blurred vision, and dry eye with watering. He told me to use a particular ointment (OTC) and Systane Complete PE no preservatives. I’ve been using for a couple of weeks, and it is working for me! Vision is better and tearing has greatly diminished. Dry eye discomfort is also better. Get your eyes checked for Fuchs!!!

[@Donmafiaboss]

I had dry eyes for 6 months , only and never had it since I wonder why that was

[@G.Photogirl]

I've read that there is an association/ occurence of dry eyes after having Covid, have you heard of this? I never had an issue of dry eye, but ever since I got Covid in January I've been experiencing dry, itchy, red eyes. It's awful. 😢

[@marmar4706]

same here :(

[@Juice_VI]

He made a video about this recently.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Yeah I just posted a video recently on this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4KmeJSagJeJg8Usi=uZxHs1MNXaLiSC3Y

[@G.Photogirl]

@DoctorEyeHealth thank you, I just watched the video. I'm being followed periodically by an opthamoligist (for a laser retinopexy procedure that I had a few years back), so I should probably set an appointment for follow up to check if everything is OK.

[@shirleyde62]

What is the best dry eye over the counter med?

[@karinamendoza262]

I've noticed that a couple of days before my period, my eyes get significantly more red

[@Tammy-cj5qu]

Fuchs' dystrophy - can it be reversed or cured by diet? I have it and my mother did also. She had a successful cornea transplant but I do not want to follow in her footsteps. Thank you for any info

[@ianstuart5660]

Look into a keto or carnivore diet. The list of health issues they can help is endless!

[@Tammy-cj5qu]

Thank you!!! @@ianstuart5660

[@Tammy-cj5qu]

@@ianstuart5660 Thank you!!

[@KarsonsChannel]

What do you think about N-Acetyl-Carnosine drops for eye health?

[@birbluv9595]

I have been going through agony for years. The only thing that works is Xiidra drops, which are ridiculously expensive and not really covered by insurance. Nothing can bring tears to my eyes unless i am emotionally overwrought.

[@sandycoueffin401]

Castor oil on lids every night, My vision improved, as well as dry eyes

[@fabian_2323]

I have a 6 month supply of Xiidra if you’d like it. I no longer use it as my dry eye doctor changed my prescription recently to a newer drop.

[@birbluv9595]

@@fabian_2323 wow! Where do you live?

[@fabian_2323]

@@birbluv9595 San Diego. I didn’t see that you replied to my message.

[@dakotajarvis5356]

Is Makuna honey safe for your eyes to treat dry eye.

[@billballinger5622]

No way lol, you ever use it on a cut or wound? I cant imagine how bad it would sting on the eyes

[@dakotajarvis5356]

@@billballinger5622 My eyes burn constantly now, I figure couldn’t be any more painful if it safe. I belong to many dry eye groups on fb and many use it with success. They say the sting goes away quickly. Couldn’t be any worse to me than Cequa or. xiidra. My eyes have not been the same since either script. I wish I had never tried Cequa.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

I did a video on it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZPbpn-PgaplbrMsi=IQT9tZTVGmBLNFNE

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

I’ve had dry sore eyes for over 20 years, it started with sore eyes a bit sticky, eye make up really up- set my eyes, mascara eye shadow made my eyes swell and very sore. I was diagnosed with blepharitis I started on eye drops, sustain balance, they now don’t work all that well . Can any one recommend a better eye drop than sustain ? I had cataract surgery, my eyes improved somewhat, I’ve gone from using drop 10 times a day to 3-4 times a day. It’s a very painful condition. I’m glad to hear there’s more study taking place for dry eyes. Thank you , to the Dr here for talking about dry eyes. ✅

[@drwhooves6581]

I noticed that after I shifted to carnivore diet that all my eye gunk stopped. When I go off diet ie drink beer, eat carbs , over three days that my morning eye gunk reappears, never as bad as before but it is the indicator for me to eat clean for the next week at least.

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

Thank you, I’ve been thinking about going carnivore after watching Dr Ken Berry. I can see how a clean diet could work, and I’m glad it’s worked for you.

[@monzurmourshed4762]

Thank you Dr , for your instruction , very good , peace be upon on you ,

[@niyahlalli3633]

Hi! I’m 16 and I’ve been struggling with dry eyes since 8th grade. It’s really made my life more annoying and I don’t have a large amount of screen time. I’ve also tried the systane dry eyes gel and oil drop and the a Vogel drops. I additionally use a humidifier and take omega 3s. I still constantly deal with the issue of dry eyes and I wake up and one of the eyes will be red. What are some good ointments and what would you recommend?

[@safeworld-168yjk]

Pls see a dry eye specialist for proper assessment & treatment. Pls don’t use any eye drops or products that contain preservatives because some preservatives eg BAK is toxic to the cornea, making your eyes more dry, irritated and inflammed. Read the labels, and check with the pharmacist.😊

[@michellel9739]

Cyclosporine helped me since Systane did nothing to my eyes. Also avoiding strong winds and stopping allergy medication (antihistamines). Allergies do worsen the dry eyes so maybe check if you are getting a random allergy to a product or pet.

[@contentedspirit9022]

I've been diagnosed with a type of autoimmune condition that makes the oil glands (or ducts?) in my lower lids. I was told to warm a Bruder mask in the microwave, place it on my lids and after 15 minutes, massage the lower lid and gently express the edge of the lid so the thick gunk is cleaned out. Im supposed to do that 3x daily. Im 64, disabled with severe rheumatoid arthritis, Felty's Syndrome, osteoporosis and diabetes. I have a 26 year old daughter on the autism spectrum, with adhd, and severe OCD. I am unable to do this and frequently even forget about it. I have cataracts that need to be fixed, but am on disability and am unable to afford it. My opthalmologist said i could have a procedure that an instrument would be used to clean out the oil ducts/glands. That would cost $1-2,000 per eye, which i cannot do. What else can i do? My eyes sometimes hurt in the morning d/t dryness.

[@triciadaily4512]

I don't know where you live but cataract surgery is coverd by medicare/medicaid and you might qualify for financial aid. But for your eyes see if theres a college for optometrists you can go to since they're cheaper. Mine does Lipiflow for $ 150. Good luck

[@wrknout]

Try keto or carnivore for a month, I bet your pain gets better and your diabetes improves 😊

[@gottahavethatfunk]

My eye Dr said this procedure is $2600. He said it requires a special machine. So, I ordered the tool from Amazon. I will update after use.

[@margaretvanderee6947]

Thank you for all the information you have given us to help with this condition. Would it help to use an eye mask at night to decrease evaporation?

[@cathytaylor2978]

Thank you for this video, this was good information for me. Glad I found you.

[@Fred-lj4xu]

Thank you for providing such detailed information. One question: How effective are autologous serum eye drops? Is it proved to be effective?

[@triciadaily4512]

I have heard other people have been helped but I'm not sure. The drops feel great going in and for a minute or so after but its still a drop and hasn't helped me in the long run. It doesnt cure anything but feels good.

[@2BailaConmigo]

Dr. Could you explain what TED (Thyroid Eye Deseas) Thank you.

[@shannonray2740]

I don't know how to treat mine because warm compresses, drops, and cleaning made it much worse. My eyes feel best when I do nothing to them, but I'm worried they're going to get worse because I'm not treating them (other than taking supplements) because they can't tolerate warmth or products. Please help!

[@SHANECatLovinActivistHistorian]

for a couple years, few times a day my eyes would water and start to hurt and i could only stop it by wiping with a wet rag. It has not happened for a year after i stopped using skin cream and use vaseline on my face area

[@socorrodeloach8116]

Thank you for very good information! I have dry eyes, allergies and old age! 😢

[@mspader8]

Would HRT be helpful to aid against severe dry eye, adding on to the heat masks, serum tears, drops, gels and evening ointment?

[@babybear4524]

What's causes twitching and whats the association between eye drops and twitching?

[@ianstuart5660]

Twitching is mostly because of electrolytes imbalance!

[@babybear4524]

@ianstuart5660 what causes that and how is it treated.

[@Donmafiaboss]

@@babybear4524I have the same thing eyelid twitching on one eye and it’s annoying

[@Pugs365]

My symptoms were severe 8 yrs ago and I was miserable. My Optometrist insisted I use Restasis and kept telling me to hold on, that it would work. I got tired of her not listening, found a D.E. Specialist, who prescribed Xiidra and I instantly found relief. I'm also on Hydro Eye supplement and I've had LipiFlow done several times, at $850-$1100 each time, not covered by insurance.

[@babybear4524]

What is xiidra and did that also cost money. I can't afford 1100 a mth. I was on restasis too and it didn't help.

[@JosieStev]

Restasis did not help me. One friend said it made her dizzy 😵

[@newhorizons898]

I do eye exercises.

[@MH-bw9zt]

I have corneal neuralgia. I feel so hopeless. I'm only 28 and I've had a history of depression as it is, but there's no way I can live like this forever. I'm in the process of trying for ssi because I can't work because days when the pain is bad I can't function.

[@aimanatyou]

How did you get corneal neuralgia if you dont mind me asking 😔

[@MH-bw9zt]

@@aimanatyou just from dry eyes

[@aimanatyou]

@@MH-bw9zt did you get lasik?

[@Donmafiaboss]

@@MH-bw9ztI had dry eye for 6 months and it was hell , lucky I’ve never had it since , now my eyelid keeps twitching and it’s annoying

[@MH-bw9zt]

@@Donmafiaboss How did you treat your dry eye? I have a twitchy lid also

[@Zaynabhassans]

Have had a dry right eye for years now. I have developed rosacea and that has made it a great deal worse. So try getting that treated. Another reason why I have dry eyes is because I seem to have MGD and warm compress is helping with that. The quickest solution to get rid of the irritation and burning in my eye is by applying mustard seed oil around the eyes, on lower and upper eyelid. I am still figuring this out but I al sharing some of my experience.

[@deesticco1719]

Great video! You are a great caring eye Doc ! It is a serious issue and impedes your working with computer screens ! Thought got better when moved to tropics but it has flared up! Health insurances should take this condition seriously as a chronic disability for easy functionality!! Heh Allen with Refresh lately when used during the day finds a film and little net over or little black specks! Does it interfere with on coming cataract!? A concern !! How is doing cataract surgery with dry eyes as it results in dry eyes!!?

[@karinbarbee364]

I have every symptom discussed today. I had cataract surgery last October hoping the double vision and dryness would improve but no, it’s the same if not worse. By evening I can’t do anything but go to sleep to get rid of the pain and tiredness. My vision is also blurry I rarely drive any more. I’m 77 yrs old. Any hope for me and what do I do?

[@JL00212]

If someone has nocturnal lagophthalmos how long should they typically use eye ointment for before they stop? I've read that prolonged used could impact tear film stability and eyelid muscle function.