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Medications

There are several medications available to help treat dry eye syndrome, depending on the severity and underlying causes of the condition.

Medication options include over-the-counter products, prescription steroid drops, prescription antibiotic drops or oral medication, and autologous serum drops.

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  • Over-the-counter lubricating eye drops that help moisten the eyes.

    • Types: Preservative-free formulations are always recommended. You may consider gel drops for nighttime use.

    • Brands: Recommended options include Refresh, Systane, and iVizia, Retaine.

    • Cyclosporine A (Restasis, Cequa, Vevye)

    • Lifitegrast (Xiidra)

    • Perfluorohexyloctane (Miebo)

    • Short-term use of steroid drops can reduce inflammation and provide relief from severe dry eye symptoms.

    • Long-term use is generally avoided due to potential side effects like increased intraocular pressure.

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