How to Get Rid of Dry Eye
- 1). Purchase over-the-counter medications for dry eyes that you can find at your local store. Make sure that the eye drops help with lubrication and contain ocular decongestants to reduce any redness. Apply the drops to your eyes as directed on the label.
- 2). Check the side effects of any medications you're taking. Consult your doctor if a particular medication is contributing to your dry eyes to see if there is another alternative.
- 3). See your local eye doctor if you continue to have dry eyes after using the over-the-counter medication for at least two weeks. Your eye doctor will help to determine the cause of your dry eyes.
- 4). Use an eye drop prescription that contains cyclosporine in a castor oil to correct your dry eye problem. This treatment is specific to helping with the production of tears. A doctor may also prescribe a lubrication that contains hyroxypropyl cellulose, an ointment inserted inside the lower lids of your eyes.
- 5). Contact your doctor if the dry eye problem persists after taking the prescribed medication. The final option your doctor may take is to insert permanent silicone plugs into your tear ducts. This is a painless procedure performed by an eye doctor that will help to prevent your tears from draining quickly.
