Question 1

i have dry eye, is there a medication i can ask for to help my eyes produce their own tears? i'd prefer not to use eye drops constantly.

Accepted Answer

What is the cause?: Dry eyes are a symptom. There are different reasons for this. Depending on the cause of the dry eyes there may or may not be a different medication.
Follow up with the prescriber. Eyes can be difficult to assess over the internet as we cannot do acuity testing.
Due to this limitation, I do not prescribe for the eyes online for best practices.

Question 2

what otc eye drops or medications can help me with my dry eye that is resulting from taking a diuretic?

Accepted Answer

Virtual consult : A virtual consultation may be helpful to you and your physician. Dry eyes may be treated with over the counter lubricant drops as directed. If there is a vision change, please see your physician right away.

Question 3

do over-the-counter eye drops treat dry eye syndrome or just relief symptoms ?, which eye drops do both ?

Accepted Answer

Provide relief: OTC eyedrops supplement what is missing from your natural tears (volume, composition).  They are not curative or a treatment of the underlying pathology.  There is no actual permanent treatment.  Restasis, a prescription drops for dry eyes, eliminates inflammatory causes for low tear flow but it also is not a cure.  Dry eyes are chronic with ups and downs depending upon many factors.

Question 4

i have hypoactive thyroid dry eyes. if thyroid level gets corrected with medication, will dry eye go away?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If dry eye is caused by low thryroid levels, then it may resolve with treatment.

Question 5

what eye drop ingredient gives me inflamed eye lids? 
i tried fresh kote, dry eye rejuvenation by b&l and visine tired eye relief. in succession

Accepted Answer

BAK Preservative: Benzalkonium Chloride is a common preservative in eye drops, including artificial tears. It can cause an allergic reaction in some people if the tears are used frequently. Try preservative-free single use vials of ocular lubricants and you should be okay for frequent dosing. Another alternative are these new electronic misting devices to spray a little cloud of clean water in your eyes. See EyeMD.

Question 6

can you use lubricant eye drop like visine tears, dry eye relief as long as you want? or they are same as decongestant drops? does lubricant eye drops help clearing allergens?

Accepted Answer

Tears: Make sure additive free and more like a natural tear saline solution.

Question 7

what are the affects of long term dry eye on eyesight?

Accepted Answer

Corneal damage: It can cause corneal erosions and damage. It can also be a sign of Sjogren`s syndrome, an  immunologic disorder. Your Ophalmologist will have good treatment.

Question 8

i have dry eye and on restasis for a while & good results  i do 2-3 drops per eye 2x a day. just realized its 1drop. did i do damage? am scared.

Accepted Answer

Not really: Just use it one drop twice a day.  In order to avoid eye drop medicine into your system just pinch the inner corners of your eyes after application for a few mins.  This will enable you to block tear drainage system from your eye to your nose then to the system.

Question 9

why does it look like there is a contact lens on my eye like another layer when there isn't? is that the lattice i have? maybe dry eye is gone? glossy

Accepted Answer

Tear film: You are probably noticing your tear film, not lattice degeneration.

Question 10

how do you fix dry eye?

Accepted Answer

Artificial tears: This is a very broad question. 
Start with articial tears, you may need plugs. See your eyecare physician. You need to be placed on prescription drops such as Restasis or even topical corticosteroids. 
Check your medication lists for dry eye and mouth side effects. This can become a chronic problem and require long term care. May need to change your dietary habits and improve your hydration

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A member asked:

I have dry eye, is there a medication i can ask for to help my eyes produce their own tears? i'd prefer not to use eye drops constantly.

A member asked:

What otc eye drops or medications can help me with my dry eye that is resulting from taking a diuretic?

A member asked:

Do over-the-counter eye drops treat dry eye syndrome or just relief symptoms ?, which eye drops do both ?

A member asked:

I have hypoactive thyroid dry eyes. if thyroid level gets corrected with medication, will dry eye go away?

A member asked:

What eye drop ingredient gives me inflamed eye lids? i tried fresh kote, dry eye rejuvenation by b&l and visine tired eye relief. in succession

A member asked:

Can you use lubricant eye drop like visine tears, dry eye relief as long as you want? or they are same as decongestant drops? does lubricant eye drops help clearing allergens?

A member asked:

What are the affects of long term dry eye on eyesight?

A member asked:

I have dry eye and on restasis for a while & good results i do 2-3 drops per eye 2x a day. just realized its 1drop. did i do damage? am scared.

A member asked:

Why does it look like there is a contact lens on my eye like another layer when there isn't? is that the lattice i have? maybe dry eye is gone? glossy

A member asked:

How do you fix dry eye?

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