About Dry Eye
Also known as Dry Eye Syndrome or Dry Eye Disease, this is a common condition affecting people of all ages. It occurs when there is an insufficient volume and/or quality of tears to keep the surface of the eye sufficiently lubricated which often results in eye discomfort.
What is Dry Eye Disease
Dry Eye can have a significant impact on your quality of life, affecting daily activities such as driving, reading or watching tv. While there are many contributing factors to Dry Eye Disease, it all revolves around the tear film, a thin layer of tears that sit on the surface of the eye. Your tear film has several important functions; it washes, protects, nourishes, and lubricates the eye.
If the quality or volume of tears in the tear film reduces this can lead to a faster evaporation of tears which can result in Dry Eye Symptoms. Reduce blinking, aging, hormonal changes and dry environments such as an air conditioned office or airplane can also have an impact on our tear film and result in eye discomfort.
How to manage Dry Eye
Dry Eye is chronic and progressive, meaning your symptoms will reoccur and worsen if not managed correctly. For this reason, it is important to get an professional diagnosis and a plan that allows you to manage the symptoms of Dry Eye.
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Heat
Applying a heated eye mask to closed eyelids for 10 minutes can help soften the clogged oils in the eyelid glands. This allows the oils to flow more freely and helps prevent the tears from evaporating from the surface of the eye.
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Cleanse
Cleansing your eyelids daily will help remove debris, bacteria and oil from the skin around the eye and eyelashes. This is an important step to ensure there is nothing that can block oils needed to create a healthy tear film.
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Hydrate
Eye experts recommend the use of preservative free eye drops, sprays and ointments which have shown to be more effective than preserved versions in reducing inflammation on the eyes.
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Diet
The food and nutrients we put into our body can also play a role in improving Dry Eye Disease symptoms. Eye Doctors recommend a diet rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids to help manage Dry Eye.
Products To Relieve Symptoms
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Hydrate
Allegro Eye Drops
OPTASE® Allegro Eye Drops is a preservative free lubricant that acts as a first line of defense to stop Environmental Irritants in their tracks.
$19.95
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Hydrate
HYLO Relief Dry Eye Drops
A new innovation for relief of mild to moderate dry eye symptoms
$24.95
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Hydrate
Comfort Dry Eye Spray
An innovative and simple to use bottle to relieve dryness and irritation of eyes and eyelids
$22.99
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Hydrate
MGD Advanced Dry Eye Drops
A Preservative Free Lipid-based drop to ease the symptoms of Evaporative Dry Eye
$24.95
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Hydrate
Dry Eye Intense Drops
Eye Lubricant provides relief and protection from moderate to severe Dry Eye symptoms.
$24.95 — or subscribe and save 10%
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Eye Lubricant provides relief and protection from moderate to severe Dry Eye symptoms.
$24.95
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HYLO Night Eye Ointment
A smooth and easy to apply eye ointment to ease the symptoms of night-time dry eye.
$16.95
Relied upon by patients
I’ve been diagnosed with blepharitis which contributes to my dry eyes. The doctor recommended to cleanse my eyelids with Optase Tea Tree Oil lid wipes along with another product. My three month reevaluation showed great improvement. The wipes are very easy to use, and are non irritating.
Tom Rodgers, 62, California