Written by Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP | Reviewed by Christina Aungst, PharmD Key takeaways: Over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops, like artificial tears, and prescription eye drops, like Restasis (cyclosporine) and Xiidra (lifitegrast), are effective treatments for dry eye.Home remedies for dry eyes include avoiding wind and smoke, using a humidifier, and doing eyelid scrubs or warm...
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Can autologous serum tears effectively treat dry eye?
Early studies suggest autologous serum tears are more effective at treating dry eye than other standard treatments. However, their effectiveness depends on the individual and the severity of their condition. Manufacturers make autologous serum tears, or autologous serum eye drops (ASEDs), from a person’s blood serum. They contain various vitamins, nutrients, and other growth factors...
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Dry-eye-preventing contact lens is powered by its wearer’s blinks
By Ben Coxworth January 30, 2023 Use of the contact lens could eliminate the need for moisturizing eyedrops Depositphotos Many contact lens users end up suffering from an uncomfortable and sometimes even debilitating condition known as contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE). An experimental new contact lens, however, could keep that from happening … using a...
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Dry Eye: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
BY AMY CAMPBELL, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES | DECEMBER 29, 2022 Diabetes is a condition that can affect the eyes. Some eye problems, such as diabetic retinopathy and macular edema, are well-known complications of diabetes. Dry eye is another eye condition that is common in people who have diabetes, although it’s not always discussed. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) shares...
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How to relieve dry, irritated eyes
by Len Canter, Healthday Reporter (HealthDay)—Do all the ads for dry eye relief have you thinking you could have this condition? If you’ve ever felt like you had a grain of sand in your eye when nowhere close to the beach, you could be experiencing dry eye. Exactly what is dry eye? Simply put, it’s...
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LASIK and Dry Eyes: What’s the Connection?
Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, known as LASIK, is the most common type of laser eye surgery. It is used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, the procedure entails a number of unavoidable risks and complications in some patients. The most common complication is dry eyes. Contents of this article:...