90% of patients will achieve resolution of their Dry Eye symptoms by implementing the relevant lifestyle changes and following these daily treatment recommendations for at least one month.
LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Sleep 8 hrs per day
Drink 2 liters of water per day
Blink more often and completely
Use a humidifier
Stop smoking
Remove makeup at night
Try wrap-around glasses
Decrease use of allergy and redness relieving eye drops
DAILY TREATMENTS
Use warm compresses twice daily
Perform lid scrubs when you wash your face
EyeEco makes a good quality eye mask for moist heat.
Use preservative-free artificial tears 4 to 6 times per day and a few extra drops before reading, watching TV, or using the computer
Take Flaxseed Oil capsules 3-6 grams orally
Thera Tears Nutrition (Fish oil & flaxseed oil)
IF DOING THE ABOVE IS NOT ENOUGH AFTER ONE MONTH, ASK US ABOUT:
Punctal Plugs
Restasis
Steroid and Antibiotic Eye Drops
Meibomian gland expression
LipiFlow