I was diagnosed with chronic dry eye a many yrs ago in UK when I went to get lazer surgery but couldn't have that done and opted for lens repalcement The eye surgeon there told me I was coming to the end of my Contact wearing days because of my dry eye.Anyway saw the eye surgeon here in BC,Canada a couple of yrs later when we emigrated as I was having some blurring sensation when I was out walking. The eye specialist said I had form a film behind each silicone lens implant that was easily fixed with a lazer procedure. A few weeks follow up he Px RESTASIS for the dry eye. AMAZING difference and for yrs now it's been great but just recently,I'm 67, I have days where I have to supplement with a gel type drop.I told the Dr I think I might sleep with my eyes slightly open because they are so red in the am so I now have to use a gel at night for that but Restasis saved my life on those 12hr night shifts especially driving 35mins home

hi my name is miho I to suffer from dry eyes. do you know if you have sojgrens syndrome. I got great results with †ear duct plugs ,find a good dry eye dr. they are out there. you can try the plugs for 2 weeks to see if they help before you commit to the 6 month plugs. no pain at all having them put in. I have info of a great dry eye doctor in New Hampshire if you are interested .

Warren, I also treat for dry eye. You must massage under your eyes. The Mibomian oil glands get clogged. They release oil to lubricate your eyes. Also, 2x day use eye heat pads that you warm in the microwave. Also, I use Restasis 2x days. All of this worked for me. Please try them. Mikayla

Screw them, Warren, and hang in there. Keep looking for a possible solution.

Warren, Bless You! I have had dry eyes for over 28 years. They hurt, burn, sting, tear, feel scratchy and like something is in them. Sometimes I get the clear sticky discharge. I have had it so bad that it was hard to get my eyes open in the morning and was put on Retasis (prescription) 9 years ago and that helped greatly. I recently had cataract surgery which was an easy surgery and my vision is great, but, it left me with drier eyes, This spring has been brutal with allergies which effects my eyes too. So what helps? I am presently on Lotamax (prescription) for inflammation, Restasis twice a day for the past 9 years (prescription), Systane complete drops PF 4 times a day rotating Systane Gel drops & Systane Eye Ointment at night. I run a cool mist humidifier beside my bed at night to keep moisture going. I also just purchased on Amazon Brude Moist Eye Heat Compress. You heat these up for 20 seconds in the microwave and make sure they are not too hot and put on your eyes. I believe it is helping. The wind hurts my eyes terribly. Punctual plugs have been recommended by my eye doctor and I am seriously thinking about trying them. Has this been a recommendation for you? If you are at the computer a lot, remember to blink every few seconds. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Try not to rub your eyes. I apologize on behalf of the people who made the hurtful comments. People don't understand and we can't expect them too. Antihistamines for allergies make my eyes drier. I hope some of these suggestions help.

Hi I to have had your problem and my eye doctor put plugs in my tear ducts. First he did something to measure size not quite sure what but when he put the plugs in no more fry eye. I can't believe you are still suffering with this your eye doc should be able to help you.
So sorry for your pain.

There are glasses that are specifically made for dry eye relief. They keep the moisture in. There is a dry eye group on line that sells them. I don't remember the name. Or you can google. Good luck!

I may not experience it to the extent that you do, but I am quite familiar with the sensation of having sand in my eyes, the difficulty blinking, and the overall discomfort. I underwent Lasik surgery about 20 years ago, which is when I first started to notice dry eyes. I always keep a bottle of eye wash handy as it provides quicker relief than lubricating drops, although I use both. A warm compress can also be beneficial. Goggles are an effective solution, albeit not very socially acceptable; however, if they are the only way to find relief, perhaps enduring a bit of embarrassment is worth it. It might be wise to rule out Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disorder, if you haven't done so already. Nevertheless, I believe the treatment options remain similar regardless of the cause. This is minor in my life as I am dealing with Fibromyalgia, Lymphedema, Hip Bursitis, Coccydynia and low back pain. I feel 15 years older than I am. The reality is that when things aren't working right, we suffer through the day to day. I feel for you, and I hope you find some answers.