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I am 27 years old and i have dry eyes. would the foodsrich in lutein help me? if not, what's the permanent solution to get more lubricity in the eyes?

9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Probably not much: The best solution for dry eyes is artificial tears, bland ointment at bedtime, plugs in the tear ducts, Restasis eye drops, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and increased water intake.

Answered 3/8/2015

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Get evalution: Have test performed to document the dry eyes, then non-preservative eye drops every hour while awake. Ophthalmologist or rheumatologist should be able to help.

Answered 2/28/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

No.: Lutein is important for retinal function, but has no proven benefit in dry eyes, a bad name for sjogren's syndrome!

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Dry eye: Dry eye is very common. I would try artificial tears frequently during the day, ointment at night, warm compresses 1-2 times a day, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements. If no improvement, see an eye doctor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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