When used clinically, benefits to our patients are immediate and significant...

What Artificial Tear / Synthetic Tear for dry eye provides the the greatest chance of symptom relief?

From clinical experience, folks never seemed to have much success for dry eye treatment with flax seed based Omega 3 supplements.  Why?

Omega 3's can be expensive!   Compare the most potent vs. cheapest Omega 3 EPA DHA supplement.  This is a handy reference table with costs. 

Between you and I, let's rename 'Dry Eye'.  It is a poor umbrella term that encompasses many different ocular surface and corneal issues.

How much Omega 3 should I take for dry eye?

Simple question but the answer is a bit complex.  Omega 3 supplements vary widely in their potency.

Find out how much DHA + EPA that you need for Dry Eye treatment...

If you use a CPAP machine then you likely have experienced 'CPAP dry eye'.  The common symptomology is patients with scratchy, irritated eyes on waking if mask fit is not perfect or a nighttime shift occurs.

CPAP dry eye is not a real 'diagnosis'... but certainly is a common clinical observation.   Find out more...

As a 30 year primary care optometry veteran, my vote for the Swiss Army knife of eye lid care is the Bruder mask.