Several external factors may cause a mild case of dry eye syndrome to get worse. Controlling them may help your eyes feel better.
- Contact Lens wear
- Smoking
- Incomplete closure of the eyelids
- Environmental factors such as living in a climate with low humidity, high altitude, or high winds
- Occupational factors like insufficient blinking(such as when you’re staring at a computer screen all day)
The conventional treatment options for dry eye syndrome include several of the following:
- Artificial tears
- Fish oil supplements
- Punctal plugs
- Steroid drops
- Warm compresses
- Restasis, Xiidra, and Cequa prescription drugs
- LipiFlow for MGD
- ProKera amniotic tissue
- Optilight with Lumenis patented Optimal Pulse Technology