Dry Eye Treatments

Eye Drops

Lubricating eye drops work by adding some of the same elements that your tears naturally have. This helps your tear film work more effectively to protect the surface of your eyes.

You can get lubricating eye drops without a prescription. There are many brands to choose from, but keep in mind that no single brand works best for all types of dry eye. You might need to try a few different brands to find the one that works best for your eyes.

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Heating Mask

People with dry eyes may benefit from using an eye mask. Certain masks may help ease dry eye symptoms by improving hydration, increasing oil production, or reducing inflammation.

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common condition that can cause dry eyes. It occurs when the meibomian glands in the eyelids do not produce enough oil, or the oil does not release into tears. Oil is an important layer in tears, as it helps prevent the water layer in tears from evaporating. Applying a heated eye mask to the eyes helps increase oil production, which can reduce tear evaporation.

Punctal Plugs

Punctal plugs are tiny devices that are placed in the eye’s tear ducts (called puncta). Puncta are the tiny openings in your eyelids that drain tears from your eyes. The plug is about the size of a grain of rice, and it blocks tears from draining from the eye. This helps keep the eye’s surface moist and comfortable, relieving itchy, burning and red eyes.

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