How is mild to moderate dry eye treated?
Dr. Myrowitz answers the question: 'How Is Mild To Moderate Dry Eye Treated?'
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December 23, 2008, 5:52 PM
Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: How is mild to moderate dry eye treated?
Answer: Mild to moderate, you're saying now we have our diagnosis. We have an understanding that the condition is affecting the person's daily life and we often start with artificial tears often over the counter that supplement the quantity and quality of the tears. And it can help with the symptoms.
In addition we look at, is the patient needing lid hygiene to help. And then we often use nutritional supplements that can affect the oil production in the lids and help support the ocular surface.
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