Treating Dry Eye Disease with Diet: Just Add Water?

Causes of dry eye disease include LASIK laser eye surgery, but there are dietary approaches to prevention and treatment.



This is part of an extended series on the importance of proper hydration. Past videos include:

For eye health in general, here are a few others:

Image Credit: Scott Robinson via Flickr.

[MsBROWNIEBABE]

Increasing my water intake has def helped. My eye doctor even commented on my eyes...I’m a believer.

[yawnaisian]

Will you please do some videos on MGD (meibomian gland dysfunction) and RCE (recurrent corneal erosion)!

[bliss]

Yup, this is a no-brainer for me. Whenever my eyes start to get dry, it's nearly always because I haven't been drinking much water. I mentioned this to an optometrist and she had no response. I wonder why it's never listed as a factor. It's in fact been my main incentive for drinking water. I used to hate it.

[jeenjeanjeen]

I've been following a plant-based diet and drinking at least 8 cups of water and my dry eyes are still dry :( oh woe

[Lulu-ynmv]

PLEEEASE MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS!?

[sherylpowell]

Thank you so much for this. I have just been diagnosed with sjogrens, suffering with chronic dry eyes, which has been distressing for me.

[RawMadeSimple]

Great video with good information. Thank you for sharing. Prevention is the key.

[mvricks]

thanks for sharing, it might seem obvious but in hectic weeks ure not always mindful about the food/water intake throughout the day. Cheers

[ronr]

Excellent video, I have DE also I believe and I'm experimenting with castor oil on the eye lids and below the eye lids.Apply in the evening and wash my eyes in the morning with baby shampoo with a wet clean baby cloth-apply new amount if needed durng the day.(you only need a few drops per eye area.) I tried coconut oil but eyes did not agree with it.

[etmax]

I have great difficulty drinking more than about 1-1.5 litres a day (4-6 cups). I feel terribly bloated. I'm guessing this is total water content including from food.

[tinalemna]

I drink a gallon of water a day and still need my Restasis eye drops. I’m vegetarian trying to transition to a WFPB diet.

[vanebrin]

Dr. Greger when are you making a video about Helicobacter Pyloris or GERD? thanks!! Im a post VSG and new vegan low fat patient and im suffering with this two issues. Will love to get your findings on these.

[heavyvamping]

I wonder if dehydration could also be a cause for floaters.

[BettinaAscaino]

A Chinese doctor prescribed 5 almonds a day to my brother, and it worked! His doctor had said it was incurable.

[Testacojones]

I'm 9 I have dry eye it hepped today the time is 5:28

[Manfred]

Is the hype about the Maqui berry really helpful for treating the dry eye syndrome?

[RyanReviewsOptometry]

Dry eye is EXTREMELY common. Drinking enough water, decreasing your exposure to
artificial air and talking with your eye doctor about medications that could be drying your eyes are good places to start. Also, over the counter artificial tears can help keep your eyes lubricated!

[HealthPro]

thank you for video I get some benefits here .

[jgarb]

I will always confess that the simple fact of drinking water is often more of a challenge than it need be and I seem to always be lacking. I have been using a product with Ginkgo biloba extract 120 mg, Eyebright extract (Herb - Euphrasia officinalis) 100 mg, Bilberry extract 40 mg, Lutein extract 10 mg, and Zeaxanthin 500 mcg. It is Vitacost Eyebright Vision Complex and it does help.

[dilipwaghela]

I have dry eye problem since 12 year I put drop every day but get relief but if stopped drop again problem start what should I do?