How to Treat Dry Eyes. Top 7 BEST Dry Eye Treatments Explained by an MD

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In this video, Dr. Michael Chua discusses the best treatments options for dry eye.
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:27 Eye Anatomy
1:40 Disclosures
2:03 #1 Lubricating Eye Drops
3:53 #2 Lubricating Eye Ointments
4:24 #3 Warm Compress
5:38 #4 Fish Oil
6:15 #5 and 6 Prescription Medications
6:55 #7 Punctal Plugs
7:22 Eye Drops to Avoid
8:56 Summary
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  • @MichaelRChuaMD
    @MichaelRChuaMD9 ай бұрын

    If you want to receive science-based tactics to improve your vision and health directly to your inbox, sign up for my Optim-Eyes newsletter at michaelchuamd.com/ 👍

  • @Leto2ndAtreides

    @Leto2ndAtreides

    4 ай бұрын

    I was trying to find a video on how to put them in without them someone’s falling here out there… More relevant for the preservative free ones. … Just an FYI, as a video idea.

  • @user-ijh7tl5ie3
    @user-ijh7tl5ie3 Жыл бұрын

    I'd like to thank this kind Opthalmologist Dr Chua for sharing effective treatmts which many doctors aren't sharing openly. God bless this good doctor.🙏

  • @rembrito
    @rembrito Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Dr. MICHAEL CHUA. VERY well explained, very organized. More power and more patients for you.

  • @margaretelmajed2335
    @margaretelmajed2335 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dr. Thank you for your advice. My eyes are very dry but have improved over time. I use Omega 3, Systane Ultra drops PF, Celluvisc drops if they are very dry due to weather conditions. Green tea steam eye bath, helps the inflammation. I use a small humidifier at night beside my bed. I hope everyone gets some relief.

  • @zamzamadam967

    @zamzamadam967

    Жыл бұрын

    If I use these thinks u sayed maybe can I be good

  • @leadelicano4811

    @leadelicano4811

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank u mam

  • @alemasfaw8000
    @alemasfaw80002 жыл бұрын

    This is my first time seeing your video. Thank you so much for sharing this with us; it is very helpful. Thank you once more.

  • @neryskkiran1820
    @neryskkiran1820 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! What an excellent, thorough presentation! Thank you VERY much!

  • @CharleneAdkins
    @CharleneAdkins Жыл бұрын

    Would you please do a presentation on blepharitis due to rosacea ? Thank you for your complete and accessible teaching style.

  • @woodbark1008
    @woodbark1008 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Doctor Michael Chua for this very informative video - It answers all the questions I have about dry eyes

  • @Chrissanthumum
    @Chrissanthumum2 жыл бұрын

    Another eye doctor telling the truth about eye drops for clearing redness.Thank you for speaking the truth!

  • @sunilkhadka7521

    @sunilkhadka7521

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank u for your comment.

  • @insmileyfacemur4242

    @insmileyfacemur4242

    Жыл бұрын

    The doctor won't say nothing cuz they want your money insurance

  • @lazinaali1646

    @lazinaali1646

    Жыл бұрын

    What eyes drop musr I use I have glaucoma

  • @lisadiconti
    @lisadiconti Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Dr. Chua. Good summary of treatment.

  • @bethtrautmann6901
    @bethtrautmann6901 Жыл бұрын

    I especially liked when you noted that people who have more omega 3 fish oil in their diet have a reduction in dry eye. This is helpful and such an easy and natural change to make. Thank you and I look forward to more of your videos.

  • @jv-ep2tc

    @jv-ep2tc

    Жыл бұрын

    I used sea buckthorn oil gel caps and it really helped. I think if I continue on them I'll see more improvement. Before taking them, there were mornings when it felt like my eyes were glued shut. One eye seems drier than the other too.....not sure why.

  • @deborahhebblethwaite1865

    @deborahhebblethwaite1865

    Жыл бұрын

    Add black cumin seed oil and you will be happy. I take omega 3s, cod liver oil, and black cumin seed oil🇨🇦

  • @VISHNUKJ210

    @VISHNUKJ210

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi

  • @bethtrautmann6901

    @bethtrautmann6901

    7 ай бұрын

    Some eye drops have been found to be harmful and have been recalled.@@VISHNUKJ210

  • @carrerahorse

    @carrerahorse

    Ай бұрын

    Try bHRT

  • @elizabethr4107
    @elizabethr4107 Жыл бұрын

    This is so comprehensive. Tysm

  • @vinaouchi6139
    @vinaouchi61392 жыл бұрын

    So informative ❤️

  • @nelsoncollante8946
    @nelsoncollante8946 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation/ information.!! thank you Dr Chua

  • @petrahinkley5489
    @petrahinkley5489 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the info in this video. I have been struggling with dry eyes ever since I moved to Utah from Germany. The air is usually very dry here and my eyes are burning all the time. I used to take a supplement by theratears which contains some fish oil and other beneficial nutrients. After about 3 weeks I noticed that my eyes were more lubricated. That and some moisturizing drops used to help. I can't quite afford everything so I haven't used these capsules in a few years, but I might try them again. I'm going to keep following you since you definitely seem to care about other people and give valid and informative information. Thank you so much!

  • @cpvillacis
    @cpvillacis9 ай бұрын

    Wow doc!!!! My current eye doctor recommended these. You just confirmed. Thanks😊

  • @bisiolamuye9266
    @bisiolamuye9266 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Dr Michael Chua, really got enough information. Started having dry eye symptoms, with this info I will be able to myself, tho I have an appointment soon with the eye doc!

  • @wandabrady2178
    @wandabrady2178 Жыл бұрын

    Great video thank you this was so helpful!

  • @CLark-yk7oz
    @CLark-yk7ozАй бұрын

    Thank you Doc! I have been flipping out until seeing my Optho, but these are sensible and actionable measures 👏✌️

  • @prodiusm8060
    @prodiusm8060 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Doc! I just became a fan! Your recommend helped me with waking up with dry eyes. Wish you practice in Florida.

  • @leoncioco3305
    @leoncioco3305 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dr. Chia. Very educational.

  • @LIGHTWORKER-po9di
    @LIGHTWORKER-po9di Жыл бұрын

    Thank you I needed this information! Very helpful !💝💯

  • @LompocWildFlower
    @LompocWildFlower Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr Chua, I have suffered from dry eye for a long time now. I thought I would just have to suffer through it but after listening to your video I see that there is help available. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with all of us and I’m so glad that our paths crossed if only virtually🌺

  • @carrerahorse

    @carrerahorse

    Ай бұрын

    Try bHRT

  • @valeriejaeger4918
    @valeriejaeger49184 ай бұрын

    I see a difference already and it's only day 2! I've used visine for red eye daily for over a decade! And they were just getting worse recently. I started using two of your products recommended just yesterday and my eyes are less red! Thank you so much!

  • @titarafalimanana871
    @titarafalimanana8712 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Doctor. God bless you

  • @franceschapahernandez5578
    @franceschapahernandez55782 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information

  • @jenniferpolk962
    @jenniferpolk962 Жыл бұрын

    Maqui berry cleared up my dry eye, which was severe. 1/2 tsp of the powder each morning, dissolved in a half glass of water. I don't know how or why it works, but it does. Worth a try if you have this condition; it costs me about $10 for a 3-4 month supply.

  • @user-em3gp2yb1g

    @user-em3gp2yb1g

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you please give me the instruction how to prepare, what to do. Thanks in advance!

  • @rebeccacorbin1590
    @rebeccacorbin1590 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. I have an auto immune disease and have dry eyes. Restasis doesn’t work anymore. Years ago my ophthalmologist had me try Muro 128. It worked then but I didn’t like the hazy vision. I decided to try it again and I am so grateful I did. Between that and lubritated eye drops I’m coping well.

  • @DebiM75
    @DebiM75 Жыл бұрын

    I had punctal plugs and while they helped, they always started to reject after around 6 months. I've been on Xiidra for a few years and it's been life changing. I also use warm compresses if I start to have burning.

  • @mariablackburn9509
    @mariablackburn95092 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for all you information

  • @julletcoley756
    @julletcoley756 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you; this video is very helpful and informative.

  • @ianjoseph145
    @ianjoseph1452 жыл бұрын

    Thanks doc very helpful information 👍Thanks again.

  • @gonzalez-valdez8043
    @gonzalez-valdez80432 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I did not know there was eye dr for dry eyes

  • @maricarbedonia
    @maricarbedonia Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr.Chua your so generous to give an idea to the Patients like me older than you know and a health condition of eye even younger sufferingr from that situation you helps a lot you are a human gifted for us need an advice Thanks a lot for your kind hearted knowingly a main problem because of the exposure of so many things around us God bless you more Doc Chua stay safe and healthy🇵🇭

  • @kristinahill2641
    @kristinahill2641 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! I love this video. Thanks so much

  • @nadzmitapsi8131
    @nadzmitapsi81312 жыл бұрын

    Really help me.appreciate it.thanx a lot

  • @romeliaarmstrong6143
    @romeliaarmstrong6143 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you dr Chua I've been trying several eye drops it won't help I'll try this really appreciated have a good day

  • @josephnorcalusa1710
    @josephnorcalusa17102 жыл бұрын

    Helpful information, thank you for sharing !

  • @sarayumeewang4125
    @sarayumeewang4125 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this knowledge.

  • @dogs2malamutes1
    @dogs2malamutes1 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this helpful video.

  • @aussiemom2350
    @aussiemom2350 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. I have Sjogren's and have tried many things. I will give these a try.

  • @yeokatherine943
    @yeokatherine9432 жыл бұрын

    Very good recomdation fr dry eyes Thanking for the advise 👍

  • @lindafontanesi501
    @lindafontanesi501 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Great suggestions!

  • @ronbonora7872
    @ronbonora78722 жыл бұрын

    A very good video. Thanks Doctor Chua!

  • @saniyasoge2001
    @saniyasoge2001 Жыл бұрын

    Dr . Chua your smile is really good ...thank you for the woderful video even my doctors dont me these things to takecare for my eyes

  • @MsPeaceandLove11
    @MsPeaceandLove112 жыл бұрын

    Great sprit, great smile. I was diagnosed with RA and since taking drugs I haven't cried with tears. Thank you for this video!

  • @aad6734

    @aad6734

    Жыл бұрын

    RA drugs or any eye drops?

  • @medhikasingh6327

    @medhikasingh6327

    Жыл бұрын

    Do your tears fall down when you cry?

  • @cresdelapena5292
    @cresdelapena529210 ай бұрын

    Thanks Doc. Chua youre great of them all.

  • @shirleyjackson5550
    @shirleyjackson5550 Жыл бұрын

    I feel great after the doctor put tear duct plugs in. Helped a lot

  • @kimyoung3484
    @kimyoung34842 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Sir ❤️

  • @archangel1527
    @archangel1527 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent info. Thank you.

  • @VishalSharma-sh3kb
    @VishalSharma-sh3kb Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙏 Doctor. Very helpful video.

  • @MyDayJourney
    @MyDayJourney Жыл бұрын

    Thanks doc for the information😊

  • @i3oosted
    @i3oosted Жыл бұрын

    I suffer from severe dry eye, literally can't open my eyes when I wake up, I have to use a drop first thing waking up. He nails everything perfect and what works for me, down to the dang drops which took me years of trial and error to find what worked for me.

  • @DFWME71
    @DFWME71 Жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT VIDEO!

  • @lesliehyde
    @lesliehyde Жыл бұрын

    Dry eyes are not always a "stand alone" problem. Sometimes dry eyes are a symptom of autoimmune issues (which, btw content creator, thank you for mentioning this). When my rheumatologist put me on hydroxychloroquine, the symptoms were slightly reduced. What really gave me great benefit was having tear duct plug placed and I'm now looking into having my tear ducts cauterized so that they are no longer functional. Yes, I'd rather have what little tears I do produce make me look like I'm crying a bit.

  • @alexiatorrez7680
    @alexiatorrez7680 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info doctor

  • @StevieWonders2020
    @StevieWonders2020 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, great info. Especially appreciate good recommendation for PRESERVATIVE FREE emedies.

  • @user-sf9pq5ox7w
    @user-sf9pq5ox7w Жыл бұрын

    great info!! Thanks.

  • @eyecareindia
    @eyecareindia9 ай бұрын

    Wonderful explanation

  • @christinahagerman280
    @christinahagerman280 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @beatthestreetsinc.154
    @beatthestreetsinc.1542 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much.😊

  • @carolpenn8455
    @carolpenn8455 Жыл бұрын

    Great information 👍 Thank you Doc!

  • @MichaelRChuaMD

    @MichaelRChuaMD

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @michellejolly7325
    @michellejolly7325 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much fur sharing!!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @ivonnezaragoza9936
    @ivonnezaragoza9936 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your advice.

  • @hjohnsondavis
    @hjohnsondavisАй бұрын

    Thank you for the information.

  • @bombasticborneo
    @bombasticborneo2 жыл бұрын

    Honesty is the best policy. Keep believing it🤞🏿👍🏿👼🙏🏿💖

  • @slomo1716
    @slomo1716 Жыл бұрын

    You are so correct about those recommended meds for dry eye! I cannot afford them. I have Sjogren's and working at a computer all my life, I have serious dry eye. When I experienced Bells Palsy the eye doctor prescribed an antibiotic gel, which I periodically put in my eyes at night and makes a great difference in my dry eyes. When I do use tears, (CLEAR EYES) my eyes itch so badly for quite some time and I think is part of ALLERGIES. After listening to the entire video I realize I NEED TO TOSS CLEAR EYES in the trash!! THANK YOU for this video!

  • @hiyoriyato6725
    @hiyoriyato6725 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much doc 😇 I really want to help my husband, I suspect he is suffering from dry eyes 🥺

  • @maryjoclark5167
    @maryjoclark5167 Жыл бұрын

    Love your show!

  • @pauletstrachan7875
    @pauletstrachan7875 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the advice very interested

  • @dominques.c.4237
    @dominques.c.42372 жыл бұрын

    I love Systane complete, it so relieving. I will have to get the preservative free Thank you

  • @PrincessFlowerVideos

    @PrincessFlowerVideos

    3 ай бұрын

    How much is this?

  • @patriciafullilove-bridgmon9576
    @patriciafullilove-bridgmon9576 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I use the gel at night before bed and it helps.

  • @annev1
    @annev1 Жыл бұрын

    Informative, thanks

  • @rubihaq9332
    @rubihaq9332 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for free eye medication . Actually i have also that eye dryness problem

  • @seaglassjpl1467
    @seaglassjpl14672 жыл бұрын

    Great information

  • @user-mi3kl2ev8c
    @user-mi3kl2ev8c Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, doctor!

  • @dianecharron7751
    @dianecharron77512 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, much appreciated!

  • @karengorss6814
    @karengorss6814 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you this was very helpful. Especially for the warm compress for the eye and the eyedrops in the first part of the video. This will help. I appreciate you. Have a blessed day.

  • @fayoconner9140

    @fayoconner9140

    Жыл бұрын

    Warm compresses help. I ordered a heated eye mask, you can spritz water on it to make it more like warm compress. It has really helped me and hope it will help someone else. God Bless I ordered mine from Amazon

  • @teresabasson3809

    @teresabasson3809

    Ай бұрын

    @@fayoconner9140 I just ordered one after reading your comment. Thank you!

  • @sj6919
    @sj6919 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, one of the most helpful videos I've seen in a long time. I do use dry eye drops about 3x a day. My husband got a scratched cornea, and the doctor said that can be caused by untreated dry eye, so it's good to use drops not just for comfort but to take care of the eye. Thank you for your nice smile and valuable information.

  • @taniagruning4559

    @taniagruning4559

    Жыл бұрын

    @@maninamerica2046 Nope. If you have dry eyes, your eyelids can stick to the cornea at night and when you open your eye in the morning, the top layer of the cornea goes off. I have tried that 5 times in the past year. It hurts a lot

  • @Gloomistic

    @Gloomistic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@maninamerica2046 NOPE

  • @gloriacatalasan2591
    @gloriacatalasan2591 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you doctor, very helpfull

  • @kiwipommiegirl
    @kiwipommiegirl Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for you helpful video.

  • @GeneMoretti
    @GeneMoretti2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, thank you soo much Dr Chua I can't wait to try these products out for my dry eye condition.

  • @medhikasingh6327

    @medhikasingh6327

    Жыл бұрын

    Do your tears fall down when you cry?

  • @nafiyamirdhe835
    @nafiyamirdhe835 Жыл бұрын

    My eyes feels super dry …will try these eye drops Thank you 😊

  • @cynthialagraff4144
    @cynthialagraff4144 Жыл бұрын

    Great info.

  • @TheUnvarnishedTruth-
    @TheUnvarnishedTruth- Жыл бұрын

    *Thank you very much for such an informative video!*

  • @ghostman76015
    @ghostman760152 жыл бұрын

    i say again this was very helpful.

  • @neliaespesor3032
    @neliaespesor30322 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much .GOD BLESS !!!

  • @adrianbarrios4020

    @adrianbarrios4020

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did it work?

  • @milels6917
    @milels6917 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this info I have just gone through itching eye do through having cloraphenical drops for a infected eye it was so bad and decided just used saline bathing on pads it was so relieved by it and no more infection Systein drops I use but not heard of Systine complete thank you 👍🏻

  • @melinapech8804
    @melinapech8804 Жыл бұрын

    Thank Doctor! You don’t know how long I’ve been suffering these horrid symptoms and my doctor didn’t get it. Suffering this grainy, sand paper and inflamed sensation is extremely painful. Living in pain and having red eyes on a daily basis truly feels like hell.

  • @romeliaarmstrong6143

    @romeliaarmstrong6143

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Melina I have your sintomas ' I hear you. Going to try all dr Chua recommendations

  • @melinapech8804

    @melinapech8804

    Жыл бұрын

    @@romeliaarmstrong6143 Sii ! las gotas ayudan pero supe q tengo Sjogrens disease q causa el dolor and dryness - have your blood checked for it 💕🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @susanc6828

    @susanc6828

    Жыл бұрын

    Try sirum tears, they work the best

  • @melinapech8804

    @melinapech8804

    Жыл бұрын

    @@susanc6828 thank you!

  • @melinapech8804

    @melinapech8804

    Жыл бұрын

    @@susanc6828 thank you! I’ve been trying them and they help and I’ve also stopped dairy consumption and that has also been huge improvement!

  • @RiverDanube
    @RiverDanube2 жыл бұрын

    Good advice. My specialist said even using my warm palms over my eyes every now and then will help.

  • @patriaibay525
    @patriaibay525 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much doctor michael Chua.

  • @Zek372
    @Zek3722 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much , God bless

  • @akbarsani1916
    @akbarsani1916 Жыл бұрын

    Stay blessed Doctor Very informative lecture on dry eyes

  • @bettycrawford6543
    @bettycrawford6543 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dr. Michael thank you so much you are awesome I am listening to KZread and I do have dry eyes I am 70 years old I bought the drops that you had said and that working really good Doctors now just want your money but thank you so much that you help people to protect their eyes your eyes are very important you are doing the right thing by helping people thank you again

  • @carrerahorse

    @carrerahorse

    Ай бұрын

    Try bHRT

  • @mariajensen2539
    @mariajensen2539 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Dr you are exelent the BEST how many times a day Systane

  • @aurorarosacia6534
    @aurorarosacia6534 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Dr. Chua, for sharing this informative video💗

  • @MichaelRChuaMD

    @MichaelRChuaMD

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @marilousambo4333

    @marilousambo4333

    Жыл бұрын

    Michael Chua, MD Thank you soooo much for sharing this to us. This will greatly help us. Me and my family has been suffering from dry eyes. I thank God for you. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @gene978
    @gene978 Жыл бұрын

    I SUBSCRIBED Immediately! I wanna know what you use on your Face? I have never seen such skin. I had a Eye Exam last week and they discovered my lower tear ducts are dry. She asked me if I have seasonal allergies. I said yes, I do. I said I carry Drops. But now I know what are better drops. I heard about the Red Eye Relief Drops back in the 90’s how they were not good for the eyes because of restriction. Thank You for your Video.

  • @shirleybajaj
    @shirleybajaj Жыл бұрын

    Warm compress n eye massage after it has helped me most

  • @fuzzo93
    @fuzzo932 жыл бұрын

    Can I use Systane complete everyday thanks so much God bless you

  • @tutuwilliams
    @tutuwilliams Жыл бұрын

    Thanks and God bless 🙏 you Dr.