• How can I avoid dry eye disease?

My mother is struggling with dry eye disease, and I don't really want to be struggling with that in the future. What can I do to avoid it?

3 Answers

  • Ophthalmologist
  • Singapore,

It's a part of aging, eye surface disease, sun damage, reduced eye lid blink rate. Moisturizers and eye drops for lubrication help. Larger sunglasses may be protective.

  • Ophthalmologist
  • Southfield, MI

Eat a healthy diet and stay hydrated. Have regular eye exams after age 50 or sooner if symptoms develop.

  • Ophthalmologist
  • Saint Louis, MO

Sorry, but there are no fixed answers. It is easier to describe things you can do to treat dry eyes. If it is a genetic connection, there are no “fixes.”

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