I developed severe dry eye suddenly a couple of years ago. The doctor sent me home with a variety of drops that did not help. I also tried the warm compress which provided no relief whatsoever. I then came across an article during my research about vitamin D deficiency and dry eye. I found that interesting as I spend a great deal of time inside and do not get much vitamin D from my diet. I started a vitamin D supplement and my symptoms improved significantly within a week. I added fish oil as well and symptoms have not returned.
@@stringsofbean1073 No. I haven't used any drops since my eyes healed but my particular situation may be different from yours and I am not an eye doctor.
have had dry eye issues, specifically recurrent cornea abrasions, for the last 4 years. I have tried EVERYTHING.: bandage contac lenses (3x), all brands of eye drops, humidifier, Bruder mask 3x a day followed by massage, =ointment nightly, autologous serum, fish oil supplements, three one-touch treatments to express the glands, three IPL treatments, and four keretectomies! Finally, I found something that helps: nightly goggles. So simple, and after all I've had to endure for the last 4 years!
I love the cat! So cute that’s she’s sleeping!!!! Thank you for all of this free advice. This information is priceless! It’s wonderful that you are making your professional opinion available to the public in a way that is not only very descriptive and explanatory but also empowers us as listeners to better converse with doctors in order to get the best personal care possible. This kind of individualized attention is not usually possible from a doctors visit. Thank God for you tubers like you! Grateful for all the links and Information included. Many thanks 🤩
I recently went into a visit for dry eyes. The doctor looked into my eyes with the light. After he was done I asked him how my eyes looked and if they looked healthy. The optometrist said he didn't look and that I was only there for dry eyes and that I would need to make another appointment! WTF...He spent a several minutes explaining why he didn't check the health of my eyes and how I would need to make another appointment. As his lips were moving I kept thinking to myself the he spent more time explaining why he didn't check the health of my eyes than the time it would have taken him to "look"...What's wrong with people...!!
I've been with your channel 2 years, you have helped me SO MUCH, I have 4 autoimmune diseases, and extreme dry eyes, I'm 70 years old, thank you very much for your excellent advice!😊😊😊😊
When I take a break from watching TV or a computer screen, it helps to close my eyes and take a long yawn. This immediately releases soothing tears and relaxes my eyes. Hope it works for you too.
Love Zelda!! One of the reasons you are so good with this subject is because of your personal experience with dry eye, then on top of it all the knowledge that you explain in a clear and concise way. Thank you!
Not going like Doc u saved me tonight eye been in pain I've watched a couple of your videos I swear everything u said in the home tips is working so far thank God I seen your videos DOC keep up the good work
@@DoctorEyeHealth Your video about best daily contacts changed my life, the dailies total one fit me great! I am glad I found your channel, keep up the great work!
Thanks for the tips on relieving dry eye, Doctor. My husband recently got cataract surgery, his second eye is at least a month out of surgery. His eyes bother him so much, both of them--feeling like there's something in them. He saw our eye doctor last week who said everything looks good. He recommended the preservative free drops and warm compresses. I didn't know about the other options for relief that he can try. Thanks again.
I have dry eyes, and it didn't start until I was prescribed glasses 5 years ago. It really affects me while I'm driving though! My eyes will start to water and burn.
Regarding tip #3 for Blepharitis; my Opthamologist recommended shampooing my eyes along the upper and lower eyelashes with baby shampoo 1x A.M. & 1x before bed, I found it works great! Using 1 drop of shampoo on a moistened pad & then “rinse” by using a 2nd pad with only water. Pat dry then put drops in. I use no more tears by Johnson &Johnson for it no irritating, gentleness.👍
Hey Doc, just wanted to say thank you. I have been having dry eyes for the last 6 months, and last month got the 1st stye of my life (which seemed to resolve but then became a hard lump in my eye lid). I followed your instructions on the warm eye compress, omega 3, and disposable eye drops and a week later it's almost totally healed! (The bump). You really helped me while I've been sheltering at home. Thanks again!
I learned a lot from you in this video Dr Allen. I have had dry eyes since my early twenties, so this information is so helpful. Zelda is an adorable co-host by the way!
Where have you been my whole life? Love your videos and the great information you share. I have never had any eye doctor (and I have had many, since I have moved quite a bit in my life) share this kind of information. Your shared knowledge has been a blessing to me. Thank you! Also love Zelda...your voice soothes her.
Thank you for a great, highly educational video about a problem that must be very common, and one that certainly bothers me. I have been using the Systane eye drops, on your recommendation. I also got a wet wipe warmer. The kind that parents have in their nursery for baby wipes. When I wake up in the morning I grab several warm wipes and I press them over my eyes until all the heat is out of the wipes. It's so soothing. And that is how I clean my eyes in the morning with those wipes after the heat has transferred through my lids. I do feel that it is helping my Meibomian glands to release their oils. And when I want to use an Ocusoft Lid Scrub wet wipe, I put it in my wipe warmer for a half an hour first. That way it's warm. But the ocusoft lid scrub wipes are slightly harsh. Prefer the baby wipes. Those are my tips! Thanks for all you do! Zelda loves you! And so do we! 💕
I blinked my eyes like 100 times during the video, but I'm sure I'll forget again once I focus about something. Keep up the good work. You're really such an amazing doctor!
Thank you for your videos! I am 59 and started with dry eyes a year ago. I was a contact wearer. I can’t wear contacts anymore. I really appreciate your explanations! I am with an eye doctor now and am using systane and restasis. I’m not finding relief after I also have punctual plugs. But was never told about Omegas! Will try that!
You know what helped me? I'd use a combo of two drops. First I'd use a drop off refresh plus, then I'd use a drop off refresh mgd right after. Seemed to help my dry eye more so than any drops alone.
OMG!!! Your video has been so helpful to me. So many products I would love to try. Thank you, for posting and sharing your knowledge with us. Much appreciated. 😊👍
I have been so confused for 7 months and I did not know what this was. I have suffered. Thank you so much for the insight into dry eye disease and some treatments. I thought I was cursed.
Loved seeing Zelda in the video! My eyes became so blurry for eye drop over use. I literally could not see. It was as if I was looking from under water. The first Doc I saw was actually an optician and told me it was allergies that suddenly came up and I would have to get rid of my cat and carpet. I saw a second Doc who was an ophthalmologist and he immediately recognized that my sclera was super irritated and was causing tears to pool in my eyes. So I really was looking through water. He recommended I discontinue use of any drop with preservatives, which I did and my eyes cleared up.
I'd certainly upvote Zelda, the cat. And her human is also worthy of her: Clear talking, no irritating err...emm... etc, and systematic presentation - as you would expect from a cat lover. :)
This is manna from Heaven. I’ve had dry eyes and blufferutis for decades and am now being treated by cornea specialists. I have been doing warm compresses and lid scrubs which gives relief. Did not know about the store bought eye masks, I’m ordering one today. I will be going on your You Tube frequently. When my eye lids are inflamed, I’m very tired and discouraged
You have helped me more than my eye surgeon has!!!! I've had dry eyes since my two cataract surgeries. The first one was on June 9, 2021 and July 21, 2021. I've been miserable ever since. He has done some YAG laser on both eyes but they are still dry. I wear either sunglasses or blue blockers at all times, inside and outside. (I sent you this message on another video of yours but not as thorough.) I had punctal plugs put in. I think they worked a little but I still wear the glasses. I put PF Systane in about 3 times a day. They're more annoying than anything. He never mentioned Omega 3's, Moisture Chambers, or the specific eye compresses you have mentioned. His assistant told me to wet a rag and put it in the microwave and place on my eyes twice a day. He also told me to gently massage my eyelides afterwards. Those instructions don't seem to be working much either. 😞 I appreciate all your information and I feel like I have some hope. Oh, and he suggested I see another doctor in his office regarding LipiFlow. You didn't mention that at all. What are your thoughts?
I wish my eye doctor was even half as knowledgable as you. After my Lasik 4 months ago, I'm suffering from chronic dry eyes and severe 'evening migranes' due to that. Thank you so much for sharing these valuable tips. Glad that I came across this video!
When my eyes start to tear, I use warm compresses and lid wipes and that fixes it within a few days. Also, I use Systane for Dry Eyes several times a day; it's one of the best on the market. It's not that expensive and does not burn my eyes.
👍Good info. 💞 😔I definitely have dry eyes after having Lasik eye surgery many years ago. I definitely need / can benefit from using a gel or ointment at night but they’re expensive so I started putting a dab of coconut oil over my eye / eye lashes before bed and that helps. I make sure I keep my eyes clean. 💝
Thank you so much! I applied your tips and had immediate relief. I think the warm compress was the best advice of all. I made myself one by filling a clean sock with uncooked rice and microwaved it for 1.5 minutes. The rice grains actually have a little moisture in them so the heat was moist. So soothing. Thank you!!
Ty for sharing cuz I just made a sock with rice to warm up for my bottom. My new bike needs a new seat and it hurts so bad. I heat it for about 35-40 sec in microwave. Will use it on my eyes every night too, hope it helps ❤🙏🏾
THANK YOU!!! Every year I ask my Eye Dr what I can do about my dry eyes & he just hands me the same list of eye drops. I try to explain that these drops aren't working & I feel like he's blowing me off. Unfortunately he's the only Dr in my town that takes my insurance. I'm going to try several of these tips. Specifically the gel drops, moist heat compress & the Omega 3's. 🙏🙏🙏
This is such great info. I had completely given up, thinking that I was just going to have to deal with excessive blinking for the rest of my life. But even just a little following along with you and suddenly they feel moist and ready to go.
I use Bausch and Lomb eye wash with an eye cup first thing every morning and just before bedtime. It is inexpensive and effective. I also take about a teaspoon of pure olive oil. It has helped my eyes and I no longer have dry skin.
Thank you for such useful information. I do have dry eyes issue but that usually happens if I am working on laptop or using my cellphone for a long time. I shall focus on the blinking of my eyes regularly and try doing the blinking exercise at the signal👍🏼
Thanks Dr.Allenfor this particular video as I am experiencing dry eyes lately. Your tips/recommendations will come in handy for sure. Thanks once again.
Thank you so much for this informative video. I have MGD and recently purchased the Bryder Eye Compress, which makes my eyes feel wonderful after each use. I love your kitty in the video too! Thank you for the recommendations for the Omega 3s!
The Zienna Moisture Chambers: My favorite tip! What a great idea! I'm getting me summa those. (Makes sense to me, as I have found that, in much the same way, mask-wearing for public safety has had the side benefit of moisturizing my nostrils, too.)
Thanks. Very helpful information doctor, lately I was having blurry vision and floaters (first time ever in my life) and panicking, but now I know there is nothing to worry about! Great videos! 👊👊👊
Hello there ! I'm having the exact same symptoms as you have at the moment (for the first time also so I'm kinda panicking) and I would really like to know if you managed to get rid of it ? Thank you in advance for your response 😊
I just wanted to thank you so much for this video. This allergy season has been rough, and after rubbing my itchy eyes like crazy about a week and a half ago, one eye stayed bloodshot red. I went to my doctor right after and was prescribed prescription eye drops but, after a week went by nothing had changed. Your suggestion to put a hot pad on my eye and blink a bunch of times got rid on my red eye the next day😭🙌🏻 thank you so much!
Thank you for these tips. I keep on getting keratitis (non-contagious) and corneal abrasions due to my dry eyes. I have keratitis again now (doc gave me steroidal eyedrops) and I'm preventing to have this painful experience again by going to the main source (dry eyes).
Hi! Thank you for all of the dry eye videos and recommendations. I clicked on the amazon links for the Omegas that you recommended but the seem to be unavailable. I have a question though for you, I prefer a plant omega 3 vs the fish omega 3. Is there a difference in efficacy for treating dry eyes?? And if not, can you recommend some good options for a plant based omega. Thank you so much.
Great video, love the cat too! It's true the Dr. didn't have time to tell me about the humidifier or blinking or the idea of moisture chambers. I needed this video, so thank you very much. The OTC drops are not helping my condition. I will try the new things you mentioned. Thx again!
It’s great to see so many products that are warm compresses. I wish it was available in my region. Zelda is gorgeous and should be present in all videos
I went to my eye doctor & she has suggested targeted light treatments, done in her office, to unblock the oil glands. My husband has very dry eyes, too. It would be costly for the light treatments we both need. Have you heard of this, and is it a worthwhile treatment? Preservative free eye drops that she recommends Theazol 3%. Really helps!
Definitely I will try them , probably all of them I suffer from dry eyes , I was diagnosed Sjögren’s syndrome many years ago , my eye doctor only recommended eye drops
I use the simplest method... When the coffee is hot, I cool it down by blowing air into my thermos mug. The steam smokes directly into the eyes. Lovely.
I just found this video and it's awesome! Thank you for sharing practical ways we can treat dry eye. My doc only suggested drops and/or restatsis (sp?) after hearing you I wish you were my Eye Dr. I have had this isssue for over 15yers and appreciate you sharing other options, which I will try. I plan to share this with my cousin and have subscribed to your channel. thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and giving us options to try. I feel you are trustworthy and honest (and very cute ;)
Thanks so much Linda!!! Glad you have found the video and the channel so helpful! I hope the videos continue to help! Any other questions or things I can help with?
Insanely dry eyes. Migraines are the worst. Begged my optomologist for the numbing drops, even. 😂 The chronic use of eye drops have taught me to stay away from anything that says "redness relief". I live with forever using artificial tears, more than I apply lip gloss. The moist heat compresses work best for me and I notice a significant difference when I do this at the beginning and end of every day. It may seem a hassle but it's better than increasing migraine meds and trying to juggle more eye drops than absolutely necessary.
Thanks for sharing! I know a lot of people who are in that same boat. Have you tried any prescription medications for dryness? Such as Restasis or Xiidra?
@@DoctorEyeHealth Actually, I have asked about them, but I won't switch doctors and he's reluctant. We switched up contacts a couple of times and I found whereas I can tolerate the UV transition contacts, they are not a good choice because of my problematic dryness. I stress to him that my eyes are even more dry with my glasses than they are with the Oasis. The daily disposables were also more difficult for some reason, regardless of my allergies. I had looked this up thinking the daily were made of a lesser material but one consumer report suggested they were the same as the extended wear. Wearing my glasses is not easier on my migraines on dryness inspire of using drops. My eyes are exactly as you mentioned, the drops, even the salves dry up quickly. The salves don't seem to penetrate. I'm still of the mind that the numbing drops would maybe help with the eye pain that becomes a migraine all too often. I understand that any kind of allergy medication, especially the nasal sprays complicates any existing issues with dry eyes. A few years ago, my eyes were so inflamed that I bought everything otc I could and became paranoid I had mites. When I went to see him, I had even cut my hair. He said my cornea looked like chaffed, cracked winter hands. I started using (this will likely make everyone cringe) castor oil and moist heat compresses. I have to do this regularly, but it's messy.
Cannot wait to try these products and tips. I’ve started to increase and purposely blinking and it it’s making a big difference. I find alcohol can affect my sleep and I can get puffy eyes that often becomes an eye infection. I never knew that a person can sleep without their eyes being fully closed. Thank you so much
My eyes have been dry for a couple years. Thank you as I’ve gotten a lot of good advice from you. My MGD has gotten worse despite hot masks, I recently learned about the preservative free drops. I just can’t afford to spend thousands on Lipiflow. Been wanting to know if there’s an oil or gel I can use at night to soothe them. The lack of moisture seems to put pressure on my eyeball and even make me woozy. I’ll try the ones you recommend. The drops just don’t last long enough for me. You are extremely helpful!!
I put that on my lashes after putting ointment in my eye at night. Petroleum-based products in my eye just doesn't seem right but I'm afraid of contamination.
Great video and very helpful. Thank you! Have been using generic natural tears between the times I use Systane and Refresh Liquigel. Was wondering why my eyes are burning ! No more junk artificial tears! Thanks again. 💕your Kitty!
Thank you so much doctor for such informative contents. I just recently got diagnosed with sjogren's and been looking for home remedies that I can try to help with my symptoms. The best part of this video is about the eye chambers. And yes your cat is too cute haha 😍
Just a plain warm compress for at least 10 minutes two times a day for 30 days at least. It kept my dry eye completely away for years at a time. Last time I did it it stayed away for at least six years and if my eyes get irritated, I use Systane hydration PF. Right now I’m trying to figure out why my eyelashes are growing in the direction of the inner corners of my eye instead of the outer corner of my eyes. I think I need to take my own advice and do warm compresses again and keep my eyes cleaner.
Thank you so much 🎉really appreciate your seven tips .Had my cataract done this year April 2023 both the eyes. All is well. Only burning eyes and will follow your suggestions. like you said doctors have no time to listen when I went the three months review. Anyway God bless you my son ❤
Love this channel! Very comprehensive & doesn’t repeat the same recommendations that the Optometrists I’ve seen recommend, which are meant for people who are either uneducated, or are children. NONE of the things I’ve done, including trying MANY contacts on the market (even those giant ones that I can’t recall the name of at the moment), have stopped my dry eye, thereby enabling me to wear contacts again. I have to wear glasses, which I hate! This started when I was in my early 30s and it didn’t matter what State I lived in-dry or humid. So I got RK done, which was great for a couple years, then as you know, it wound up not being long-term and has caused me additional problems.
I have dry eyes. Your videos are amazing. I love it. Its informative and has helped me a lot to understand my own eye problems. Thank you so much for your help.
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I chemically burned my eye lids with essential oils (mostly peppermint and winter green blend). I fell asleep with them on my face. My symptoms are swollen lids, light sensitive, dry eyes. Dr said no permanent damage but it would take months to fully heal. I am on a tapered treatment of steriods for 3 weeks( week 1 3drops daily, week 2 two drops daily, week 3 1 drop daily). I am also taking omega supplements. What do you think of the steriod treatment? What do you think of green tea as a treatment (either topically or orally)? Anything else you would recommend for this injury? Help :)
Thanks for the dry eye info, but now that allergy season is upon us, I have the exact opposite problem: I always look like I’m crying. Do you have any tips for dealing with allergy symptoms that affect the eyes?
Yes! Here is a video I did last year. (I hope to have a new one out soon because of some new drops available over the counter) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nH3dJBRIUq0.html
The Bruder mask is great. I've never heard you mention the Blephex treatment. That has worked well for me, as well as the laser treatment to eliminate the dermodex mites on the lower lids. Or maybe you have a video on these. Thanks for the help.
Hey thanks for noticing. Yeah I have used the blephex once on a patient and had some good success. I am hoping to have more dry eye content coming out over the next month or two.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Have you used the laser treatments? I told my dermatologist and the technician has added that to my skin treatment. It works great but only on the lower glands. I guess it kills the mites. When I have a blephex treatment, the lower lids are almost clear of debris. Your videos are really helpful. I've shared them with friends who have the same problems. I'm going to try the ilux next.
I want to thank for the info on massaging the eye lids I have chronic dry eyes and since massaging morning and night they r so much better. I don't have to use eyes drops nearly as much..so grateful.
I read a comment someone saying they had a vitamin A deficiency and after taking vitamin A, their dry eye condition got a lot better. So it could be true. She said not all vitamin A works as she takes one that's easily absorbable.
