5 Medications That Can Cause Dry Eyes

Here are 5️⃣ medications that you DIDN'T know could be making your dry eyes WORSE! 😱

1️⃣ Antihistamines / nasal sprays - While helping to reduce symptoms of allergies, they can also affect your eyes's ability to produce moisture for the aqueous and mucin layers of your protective tear film.

2️⃣ Acne Medications - The point of these medications is to reduce oil production in the skin, but they can also hinder your eyes' meibomian glands from producing the important oil layer of your tears, which means they evaporate faster.

3️⃣ Antidepressants / Sleeping Pills - They can reduce lacrimal gland function, drying out your eyes.

4️⃣ Birth Control / Hormone Replacement - Artificial forms of estrogen and progesterone, especially when taken together, can interfere with adequate aqueous layer production.

5️⃣ Beta Blockers - These can also decrease aqueous production leading to more dry eye irritation.

If you suspect your medication may be contributing to dry eye symptoms, it’s essential to work with both your eye doctor and general practitioner. Together, they can help identify which medications might be responsible and explore potential solutions for relief. Remember, take care of your eyes and yourself!

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