07/13/2026
Dry eye can be caused by age, screen time, contacts, allergies, and even certain medications. If youâre noticing redness, burning, or sensitivity to light, it may be time to try something new. There are many ways to treat dryness through medical means, but here are a few good first step recommendations to try at home!
đŚLUBRICATING DROPS : We recommend using Systane or Refresh, especially the preservative free variety which can be used as many times a day as you feel is needed. Most patients use these drops 4-6 times daily. A lubricating gel drop is a slightly thicker drop that is good for keeping the eye lubricated for longer, but can cause vision to blur briefly. We have many drops in office. Stop in and we can direct you to the best fit for you!
* We DO NOT recommend using any with the term "Red eye relief" as they are known to dry the eye out more and cause more redness in the long run.
â¨ď¸HEATED COMPRESS / DRY EYE MASK: We have a dry eye mask in the office made by OcuSoft which can be purchased for $25.00. It can be heated in the microwave for 20 seconds and worn for 10-15 minutes until it cools down. This mask is used to open up the Meibomian glands, helping your eyes naturally lubricate. (See how it can be used to help allergies below).
đFISH OILS/OMEGA 3's : Many cheap fish oils don't have enough or any EPA or DHA which are the main ingredients that promote healthy eyes. The human body needs 2,000mg of omega-3 and most people have under 1,000mg.
We have a one month supply of soft gels in the office that we offer for $37.50. Ours are made to match the natural make up of those found in nature without the extra fishy taste of a lot of the brands out there. More importantly they come with a higher concentration of over 2,000 of combined EPA and DHA than the leading brands.
If none of these recommendations help and your eyes are still uncomfortable please feel free to give the office a call so we can schedule a time to go over other options!
