18 Treatments for Dry Eye Syndrome

3 Tests 1 Medical Procedures 2 Surgical Procedures 6 Prescribed Medications

3 Over the Counter Medications 2 Self Care 1 Herbs and Supplements

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Tests for Dry Eye Syndrome

1. Dry Eye Test The human eye maintains a stable level of moisture and eliminates foreign particles by producing tears. When your eyes are too dry or too wet, you may be given Schi...  More

2. Slit Lamp Eye Exam Diseases of the eye can be difficult to diagnose during a general physical examination. A doctor who specializes in treating eye problems (ophthalmologist) is bette...  More

3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More

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Medical Procedures for Dry Eye Syndrome

1. Insertion of Punctal Plug

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Surgical Procedures for Dry Eye Syndrome

1. Tarsorrhaphy Tarsorrhaphy is a rare procedure where the eyelids are partially sewn together to narrow the opening.  More

2. Transposition of Salivary Duct

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Prescribed Medications for Dry Eye Syndrome

1. acetylcysteine inhalation(Acys-5 ) ACETYLCYSTEINE (a se teel SIS teen) is a drug that loosens and thins mucus in the lungs. It is used to make breathing easier in patients with bronchitis, cystic fib...  More

2. omega-3 fatty acids(Omacor , others...) Close FISH OIL, OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS (Fish Oil, oh MAY ga 3 fatty AS ids) are essential fats. It is used to treat high triglyceride levels.  More

3. fluorometholone ophthalmic(Flarex , others...) Close FLUOROMETHOLONE (flure oh METH oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions in the eye.  More

4. loteprednol ophthalmic(Lotemax , Alrex) LOTEPREDNOL (loe te PRED nol) is used in the eye to treat swelling and redness caused by certain eye conditions or surgery.  More

5. cycloSPORINE ophthalmic(Restasis ) CYCLOSPORINE (SYE kloe spor een) eye drops are used to increase tear production in patients who have dry eyes due to eye inflammation.  More

6. ocular lubricant(Lacrisert , FreshKote) ARTIFICIAL TEARS (ahr tuh FISH uhl teerz) eye solution soothes irritation and discomfort caused by dry eyes.  More

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Over the Counter Medications for Dry Eye Syndrome

1. acetylcysteine inhalation(NAC ) ACETYLCYSTEINE (a se teel SIS teen) is a drug that loosens and thins mucus in the lungs. It is used to make breathing easier in patients with bronchitis, cystic fib...  More

2. omega-3 fatty acids(Omega-3 , others...) Close FISH OIL, OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS (Fish Oil, oh MAY ga 3 fatty AS ids) are essential fats. It is used to treat high triglyceride levels.  More

3. ocular lubricant(Refresh Liquigel , others...) Close ARTIFICIAL TEARS (ahr tuh FISH uhl teerz) eye solution soothes irritation and discomfort caused by dry eyes.  More

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Self Care for Dry Eye Syndrome

1. Use of Artificial Tears

2. Application of Lubricant to Eye

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Herbs and Supplements for Dry Eye Syndrome What's this?

1. acetylcysteine inhalation

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