Dry eye syndrome occurs when your eye doesn’t make enough tears to keep your eye moist and comfortable. If you have dry eyes, many different treatments are available to maintain moist and healthy eyes, including:

Environmental changes: Mild dry eyes can often be improved by making simple changes in your surroundings. One common cause of dry eye is air blowing in your face, which can evaporate your tears faster than your eye can make them. Don’t sit directly in front of a heating or air-conditioning vent at home or at work. Also, limit your using use of hair dryers and avoid smoking.

Dietary changes: Studies have shown that eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids - such as fish and nuts - can decrease dry eye symptoms. Fish oil capsules are also available at most drug and health food stores.

Tear replacement therapy: If the environmental changes alone don’t restore your eyes’ moisture level, many over-the-counter eye drops - called artificial tears - are available. These drops are highly effective in soothing dry eyes for most people.

Punctal plugs: As new tears reach your eye, old tears either evaporate or drain away into the nose through the tear ducts. The opening to the tear duct is called the punctum, and if you must use artificial tears more than 4-6 times per day to make your eyes feel better, your doctor can put a small plug in the tear duct punctum to prevent your tears from draining away.

Prescription medications: A new prescription medication called cyclosporine is now available. Marketed under the brand name Restasis®, cyclosporin helps your tear glands produce more of your own natural tears.

Your doctor can help you develop a treatment plan that’s right for you.

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