Treating and Managing Dry Eye Disease

Common treatments for dry eye disease

The best treatment for dry eye disease will depend on the underlying cause and how severe the condition is.

Treatments may include topical eye drops, oral medications or in serious cases, a surgical procedure.^1a The goal of any treatment for DED is to restore the protective tear film to a stable condition.^1b

Some available DED treatments:

Products to hydrate the eye (artificial tear solutions, gels and ointments)^1a
People with meibomian gland* dysfunction (MGD) may benefit from eye drops, moisture chamber goggles, or in-office light therapy which helps to release oils from the meibomian glands^1a
Contact-lens wearers may need to switch to a therapeutic contact-lens option, like soft bandage lenses or rigid scleral lenses^1a,2a
Correcting eyelid abnormalities or treating underlying eye conditions can improve DED symptoms^2a
People with Sjögren’s syndrome^† might need surgical intervention^1a

Products for Dry Eye Disease: Visu

Products for Dry Eye Disease: Xailin

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Managing the symptoms of dry eye disease

Taking precautions to manage DED can reduce your symptoms, improve your quality of life and minimise damage to the surface of the eye.^1c,3a

These precautions include:

Practising good eyelid hygiene^1a,3a
Avoiding dry, windy and smoky environments^1a,3a
Taking supplements or eating foods high in vitamin A, vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids^{1a,4a,b,5a,b,6a,b}
Wearing contact lenses for shorter periods of time^3a
Limiting screentime^1a
Taking regular breaks when reading, driving or looking at a screen^1a,3a

Tips and Resources for Dry Eye Disease

*A type of gland in the eyelids that produces a lubricating substance called sebum^7a^†An autoimmune condition that affects the lacrimal glands in the eyes^8a