How To Choose Eye Drops For DED?

October 19, 2021

If you have dry eye, you can go for artificial tears or eye drops that contain water-holding molecules like sodium hyaluronate. You can be prescribed for you a drug that increases the tear production.^1-3
If you have dry eye plus signs of irritations (itchy, red eyes), you may need an anti-inflammatory/decongestant agent. For such eye drops, please follow usage instructions precisely.^1-3
If you wear contact lenses, check with your doctor before you use any other kind of eye drops.^1-3
In any case, seek medical advice if your problem persists or worsens with your eye drops.^1-3

Detect dry eye

Let’s quickly assess your symptoms using the
Five‐item Dry Eye Questionnaire (DEQ-5).

This quick test is not a medical evaluation and does not replace a visit to an eye care professional who can take decisions on medical treatment, diagnosis, or prescription.