3 Eye Drops NOT to Use for Dry Eyes | Eye Surgeon Explains #draudreytai

In today's video I show you 3 different over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops that I would NOT recommend for treating dry eye disease. I also review the reasons that I do not recommend those drops.

If you want to know which over-the-counter eye drops I do recommend, I've listed the links to some of the eye drops that I DO recommend below.

This is NOT a sponsored video, the eye drops that I review in this video are based on my own clinical experience treating dry eye disease, as well as in-depth research about the science behind the ingredients in artificial tears.

✅💧 I•••••••• Recommended OTC Dry Eye Drops ••••••••
For Mild to Moderate Dry Eye Disease

For Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Disease

✅💧 I•••••••• Recommended at home Dry Eye Treatments ••••••••
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Let me know in the comments below which of the eye drops I mentioned in this video surprised you the most and, if you have been using any of those eye drops, are you considering switching after watching this video? 👇.

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Time Codes
0:00 Intro
0:54 No 1 eye drop NOT recommended
2:59 No 2 eye drop NOT recommended
4:15 No 3 eye drop NOT recommended
5:48 Bonus eye drop reviewed

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All of the OTC eye drops mentioned in this video are only to be used as directed by your eye doctor and the manufacturer’s directions.

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[eyechannelbyeyesurgeon]

Let me know in the comments below which of the eye drops I mentioned in this video surprised you the most and, if you have been using any of those eye drops, are you considering switching after watching this video? 👇.

[EVRYMANaKING]

0:54 No 1 eye drop NOT recommended Bausch and Lomb Soothe
2:59 No 2 eye drop NOT recommended Clear Eyes Natural Tears
4:15 No 3 eye drop NOT recommended Visine Dry Eye Relief
THANK YOU DR TAI !!! 🙌

[islandbirdw]

It was subtle but my eye doctor also discouraged me from using dry eye drops with preservatives. I’ve found some of them actually make my eyes more irritated.

[Chrissanthumum]

Yass!Another eye doctor speaking the truth.Thank you.This is the third eye doctor I have seen on YouTube that suggested that people should be wary of using Clear Eyes and the second that suggested being wary of Visine. It's a good thing I never bought or considered these brands.

[jk]

Thank you for this video. I am blown away that these companies can get away with selling the stuff.. I’m an every day Visine user, but not anymore! This makes me so angry and disgusted how our world has turned into Wealth, and not health! 🔥

[sandyalbanese]

Thank you for the heads up on what is good—and not good— for dry eyes. Much appreciated.

[mls]

Organic(cold process/hexane FREE) Castor oil (1 drop every night before bed) has done wonders for my eyes! I could tell a difference the very next morning from the first use, my eyes felt less dry/irritated than usual all day! Castor oil is anti-inflammatory, deeply moisturizing, it is full of antioxidants & has antibacterial properties. The Refresh (preservative-free) is amazing for the daytime=) My eye doctor wasn't too thrilled with my castor oil experiment, but he agrees- the results are irrefutable & my eyesight has even improved! There is a double-blind study (in India I believe) that yielded some amazing results for the majority of participants. I've been so miserable (MGD & severe dry eyes from LASIK), apparently castor oil balances the lash biome & helps dissolve plugs within the glands. I also use 1 drop & massage the entire eye area (top/bottom) gently, then I use a hot pack eyemask (leave on 15 min or until I roll over in my sleep & it falls off). Not sure if the hotpack may be helping the castor oil work better? It feels amazing & I no longer use eye cream at night since the castor oil has nearly eliminated any fine lines=) Castor oil is thick & will blur the vision for a couple minutes which is why I do it right before bed. If my eyes are super dry I will use saline drops first & castor oil a few seconds later. Hope this info is helpful to someone who is suffering.
NOTE - if you suffer from dry eyes & are constantly using drops you might consider preservative-free. I was actually in pain my eyes were so dry & I ended up using my regular drops WAY too much (probably 1/2 a bottle in one day) I had an allergic reaction to the preservative that made my eyes MORE DRY & that night had corneal erosions (super painful) in both eyes, needless to say, that affected my vision (caused light sensitivity). I am thankful that is all healed now my eyes are 98% normal/healthy (after about a year of getting my glands expressed every 2-3 weeks + daily hot packs). If you have major dry eyes, DO NOT IGNORE it; SEE a DOCTOR ASAP before you cause yourself big problems...

[sondranewall]

Thank you doctor. Most doctors tell patients to us eye drops for dry eye, but do say which to use and which not to use.

[terifoster]

I used Clear Eyes for years then bought Rohto eye drops last year. Never again. I experience it burning in my eyes. I will try one of your recommended dry eye drops in one of your other videos. Protase. Thanks Doctor Tai

[donneone]

Thank you for this "Do Not Use" video! Too often we get "Take these" videos and often find they are sold by the video owner/channel. I appreciate you are not like them and stick to the science.

[soiledhalo]

Why are these companies allowed to use those preservatives if they're so damaging?

[pamc]

I took your advice and put warm compresses on my eyes for a few minutes. That worked

[phunghuyhoaofficial]

This is such a helpful vid regarding Eye Drops NOT to Use for Dry Eyes. Thank you for the explanation.

[jayaudette]

Thank you, Dr. Tai. I just disposed both bottles of Rohto Digi-Eye I recently purchased. Didn't much like it any way. I'll pick up some of your recommended less toxic drops. I'm 70 and my eyesight is still very good and I'd like to keep in that way. Thanks again!!

[Droidzi]

Rock star 🎸🌟! - finally someone breaks the "preservative elephant in the room" down - thanks Dr Tai 🤘

[brunovincent]

You are so professional, I had an accident about 2 months ago, I was on my bicycle and a tree branch hit my eye. No blood, thought nothing of it, felt like something was stuck in my eye. A week later when not getting better I got worried, so went to get it checked. The doctor put something in my eye and did a test with microscope, said there was nothing in there...now a few weeks later, this thing is coming back ;( I think it's a recurring corneal erosion. Will this ever heal, I'm really worried and the doctors over here in Thailand are mostly clueless..

[Anthony-rxpz]

Happy mothers day and keep spreading the good news

[allendean]

Hi just wanted to say I just had my first eye done in the removal of the cataract m still doing the drops it went well i like the outcome keep up the good work

[marilynmccall]

I live in Canada and use HYLO. Expensive but great. The only eye drop that will give you 1 drop at a time instead of drowning your eye and face.

[cchambersglenn]

Thank you! I will definitely steer away from these eye drops.