I have severe dry eye due to an auto immune condition. I have tried it all- OTC drops, gel and ointment. I have tried the tear duct plugs and Restasis as well as high omega-3 capsules. I sleep with a sleep mask.
Unfortunately for me, none seem to really help long term. Sure I do have some short term relief but nothing more than a few hours. My eyes can be very, very painful at times.
I am also slowly losing my eyelashes due to the oil glands on my eyelids being blocked (by “debris” that is normally flushed by tears.)
I am scheduled to see my cornea specialist next month and he is going to discuss some new prescriptions that are new to the market. Fingers crossed.
If anyone has found a solution that has worked for them I am all for trying it out!