Have you ever tried omega 3s? What for and what was your experience? For additional tips to help with dry eye symptoms, check out these videos - th-cam.com/play/PLzi60fSuOmPBXmvecA2APISTsRlv9XM9c.html
My eyes are sensitive to light and when i wake up and open my eyes after opening and seeing light after a while i start sneezing so hard for like 20 to 30 minutes What can i do to improve this?
I have a question: Could a color blindness type other than deuteranomaly/protanomaly/tritanomaly/deuteranopia/protanopia/tritanopia/and acromatopsia excist?. I'm asking because i see blues more like purple and reds more like pink and yellow more like green, And cyans look greenish in some shades.
My optometrist advised me to take Omega 3 because I have very dry eyes due to Sjögren’s Disease. I am honestly not sure if it’s helping or not. I have been taking it for several months now. I just attended a webinar for Sjögren’s patients and one of the rheumatologists presenting stated that there are no studies/evidence indicating that omega 3 helps with dry eyes (due to Sjögren’s). She noted a study that was in fact a negative study. Would you please consider doing a video for Sjögren’s patients ? It is a multi system, progressive illness and the second most common autoimmune disease in North America affecting approximately 1% of the population with at least 3 million Americans currently undiagnosed. Many people with severe dry eyes may have Sjögren’s and not know it. It would be helpful to have your expert knowledge re treatments that may be helpful specifically for the eye manifestations of this disease. Your consideration would be appreciated. Thank you!
After studying and suffering from dry eye, I understood that dry eyes is not an eye disease,its disease related to inflammation which can be due to viral infections, immune related issues, or related to gut, work on underlying causes, any eye drop, warm compress etc are short term relief but nothing changes without dealing with underlying cause
Ive have always been wanting to get my health checked and find out what the underlying issues I have are, but my parents won't get me to the hospital because they said it's not related to them. Since I'm only 15 I can't go by my self.
I had a problem in my digestive system which was the main root for my dry eyes. But, when I took treatment for that my dry eyes got invisible now I am healthy.
I personally suggest everyone to search and learn about long covid too, dry eye is one of the main symptoms of long covid but most ophthalmologist never talk about it, I suffered dry eye for two years and after that i discovered it's all due to long covid
Just wanted me make a comment about dry eyes…..I am a retired hospital nurse and have worn contact lenses for 56 years ( since I was fourteen) . I have found that when I am well hydrated with pure drinking water …..……have purposely hydrated at designated times during the day ( like taking a dose of life -saving medicine!) , I do not have dry eyes and my contact lenses remain comfortable from sunup to ( well past) sundown. In my decades of nursing, I never had to wear my glasses once…….as long as I was well hydrated!!! I discovered the importance of drinking water to make the eyes moist ! Just wanted to share!
Vitamin A 5000 IU per day is what finally healed my dry eyes. I had been doing fish oil and warm compresses which helped a little, but it was the Vitamin A that finally worked.
Taking omega 3, thst has EPA and DHA, Occuvite Complete twice a day, drinking lots of water, and using a tear solution and anti-allergy eye drops thst have no preservatives in them had helped my extremely dry eye problem tremendously.
I had dry eyes for years. I saw top ophthalmologist at the medical school and the doctor asked me if had sinus surgery because he noticed many patients with dry eyes had sinus surgery. I did have sinus surgery! I had tried 25 different eye drops, I did warm compresses, the tea tree eyelid wash and increased my Omega 3 still had dry eyes! We went to this health spa signed up for three day water fast on alkaline water to induce autophagy. I noticed my dry eyes went away! I talked to my ND about it later and he put me on an alkalizing formula that is mixed in water and told me to increase my water intake as well and that worked I was cured.
Hi my 6 year old son suffers from extreme dry eyes which prevents him to open his eyes for hours after his sleep. This is really affecting him a lot. This problem started after a nose injury when he was 8 months old. But according to doctors here, nose and eyes are not related. Can you please share your ophtalmologist information with me please, I would like to visit him/her for my son. Thank you
So helpful. I have under active thyroid and coeliac disease and for years I have had chronic pain in my eyes and they are red and the pain stops me feeling good. So I have only just after 27 years of having this that b12 and B6 helps and now your recommendation of omega3s The uk doctors and NHS are discussing they don’t help or even look at what autoimmune disease causes secondary inflammation. Also if it wasn’t for a family friend I would have died within a year as I was undiagnosed from birth to age13! I lost childhood , education and mental and physical development. So videos and people like yourself are a blessing. Thank you 🙏🏼
Thanks for the comprehensive content, they’re so informative doc! I have just started a job as a triage orthoptist and your videos have made my life so much easier. I am able to actually connect patient symptoms and really communicate with patients more accurately and effectively! Would be really interested to see if you have videos on more “niche” corneal conditions, particularly Fuchs Dystrophy in terms of diagnosis, treatment/management - especially before or until surgical intervention is necessary. Thanks again ❤
Thank you for the video. I'm using Omega 3 for about 3 months now. I had dry eye issues. Using Omega 3 the issues are gone. I don't use any medications with it, so, for me it's working. Hallo from Brazil 🇧🇷
Thank you so much for your videos on dry eye syndrome. In December I woke up one morning with my eyelid stuck to my eyeball which created an abrasion on my cornea. I’m still dealing with vision problems four months later because of scar tissue on my cornea. I’m looking very forward to your recommendation on the best omega-3‘s. Thanks again for what you do!
Check with your internist and if you have cardiologist check with them also. I was told to stop the omegas immediately. I have Sjogrens which lends itself to dry eye and I was told to not make Omegas by my cardiologist. Studies have come out indicating the negative effects on your cardio system. I was disappointed ,but they were very adamant to stop taking Omegas.
@@md21656 what the hell, I just started taking omegas and seen a huge improvement in my brain and skin, even my red eyes issue went away. Can I get a link to those studies?
A quick story of success! My little rescue dog (maybe about 4 yrs old or so) had suffered abuse and was near death from starvation when we got him 2 yrs ago. He gained weight and was very healthy until one month ago when suddenly he got those cataract blue toned eyes and started declining! It came out of nowhere. He was stumbling and very emotionally down due to abruptly not being his formerly active self. I was so upset, so shocked by this change. I suspect it was poor nutrition over the yrs before we got him and poor breeding. I read a book by Dr Pitcairn a holistic vet who said to put cod liver oil in his eyes along with salt water solution and add cod liver oil in his food. Well you wouldnt believe me if I told you how fantastic these methods have worked to bring our little dog into a state of health again! I am still blown away by the healing power of cod liver oil. Another interesting piece is that he always had issues with appetite - it came and went. Now that we put a teaspoon of cod liver oil in his food, he is so excited about eating. I know that with genetic eye issues these remedies dont alway work and maybe not forever, I am not sure. But what a wonderful turn of events using cod liver oil. I am currently adding it to my own routine to improve my health. Cant say enough about cod liver oil.
Many specialists, lots of medical debt, and all I'm told about losing 60% of my vision in one eye is "Well, go home and keep an eye on it". That felt extremely cruel. Eight months later, my eyes hurt constantly, & all I know is I have optic neuritis, but having a name does not help. Thank you for giving me something to try. I'm scared and felt hopeless. I've had high cholesterol for the first time in my life (odd for a vegan!), so I tried tuna, saw no change. Thank you for plant based options.
Thanks so much for another great vid! This dry eye is looking forward to Part 2 😘 Love to see your before/after blood test results! It’s strange, how Omega 3 recommendations are so much lower here in Europe… But I trust your up to date knowledge much more.
thank you so much for your videos!! I love my omega-3 supplement and I noticed that on days when I take it my eyes a less dry. Actually, what you mentioned about eating fish is important to note , because for a time I was eating trout twice a week and did not see that it was really helping my dry eyes. We later started buying salmon and wow!! it improved. So like you said its important to eat the right kind of fish too. Thank you again for all your useful videos. Excellent videos!!
You're so welcome! Thanks for sharing your experience with this. It was interesting reading about what types of fish have more omega 3s in them. Some sources list tuna as having a lot but when I read into it...it really doesn't.
For anybody struggling with dry eyes. Try the eyebrow exercise. Lift each one, one at a time like ”the rock” look up who the rock is and his famous eyebrow lift lol. Do these for about 30 minutes. Be sure to switch eyebrows! Nobody will share this information and many sites have took my comments down. This has stopped my dry eye completely and it is no where to be found. In”and love you all. #defeatdryeye
I have really dry eyes and get painful RCE episodes daily these days. Any suggestion to improve eye lubrication naturally? Just so I can reduce the frequencies of these erosions. Thank you!
I take algae oil supplements. The studies show that our bodies process it identically to the omegas found in fish oil (which came from algae to begin with). My preferred brand is Testa, based on the amounts of DHA and EPA, but there are other good brands out there. And some crappy brands. Just like with fish oil.
I'm looking forward to your video about the blood test! I mean, first we have to know what our omega 3 / omega 6-level is and decide based on these values if we need supplements or if we don't need them. That would be my way to go. Of course the question would also be what good values are...
Yes! I was pretty astounded by my levels (how low they were when i first started) and then how my symptoms changed over time. Looking forward to finishing that video.
Sometimes when I lie down, my eyes, mouth (tongue) and nose dry up horribly. Tongue feels like sand paper. Eyes feel like they are encased in the grain side of leather. Only happens when I lie down. If I sit up, things start to get normal again.
I wish you were my eye doctor. I'm getting older and 12 years ago started wearing reading glasses. I'm now seeing tiny floaters and have trouble at night going from a dark room into a brightly lit room. Takes twice as long for my eyes to adjust. And I have a low degree of dry eye.
Grazie mille, ho assunto 8000 iu Omega-3 durante la pandemia e avevo notato che i miei occhi secchi stavano meglio( sindrome sicca, fibromialgia) così ho iniziato spalmare un po' di olio di oliva sulle palpebre e ho ricevuto sensazione di benessere.. ora ho conferma anche dai tuoi studi , grazie per le tue conoscenze, ho fatto diverse visite ma nessuno mi ha consigliato Omega-3!
I started taking omega-3, lutein and zeaxanthin supplement about 2 weeks ago, I can feel a difference. Now I only need eye drops 2 - 3 times during the day as opposed to ...every hour.
Hi, liquid omega fish oils are great for dry eye and coughs , when I have a nagging cough I bite into omega fish capsule swallow the liquid discard the capsule and it quiets my cough, keeps it at bay :)
This video was very useful Doctor, I suffered Steven Johnson Syndrome in 2003 and as a result I developed dry eyes. Apart from dry eyes, i have two more issues, one is my eyelashes growing inwards and scratching my cornea and the other is thickening of the skin inside my eyes, I think it is called Conjunctiva. Whenever I visit a doc,they use to pluck the hair that grows inward and give drops, recently my vision has decreased, doctor is not telling anything properly, can you guide me in this please.
Hey doc, just a reminder if you forgot You were going to make a video on vision restoration for keratoconus patient using bioengineered cornea made from pig collagen Will this treatment be commercially available in a decade (I am currently 20, and I will be more than happy even if I get this at 30) Your content is great, and I recommend your channel to everyone on Reddit forums.
Wow, I didn't know omega 3 came from algae! I'm curious how much is found in seweed and spirulina... Everyone always talks about Salmon. Fun fact aquarist like to feed sharks in aquariums fatty fish like mackerel and herring b/c the oils help their buoyancy. PS: love the cute animation sounds ❤
Have dry eye which I control with tear drops during day but find eyes dry up at night when sleep , get so dry when I wake up can't open eyes comfortably, need to use tear drops to lubricate eye. Any suggestions on what can be used at night . Will try the Omega's too. Thanks for awesome videos 👍
The following may help: good hydration, vit. D3 to reach level of 100mmol/l, omega3 3-4gms/day. If you have systemic inflammation CRP (c reactive protein) >>1 find its cause and address it. Nevertheless, taking curcumin, good brand, 3x a day will help quenching the destructive fire in your body. I know from my own experience.
I'd suggest a thick eye ointment that provides a barrier over your eyes while you sleep so that they don't stick in the morning. I use drops during the day but they are not enough to help at night so I use an ointment. It's fiddly to put in and makes eye sight blurry for a little bit after application but you'll be sleeping so that's fine. I don't wake up with sticking eye lids anymore. I get mine from Amazon as the one my optician suggested is apparently out of stock everywhere (lacri lube) so I had to find an alternative. I live in England. Good luck.
Doc ... Is the Omega 3 Index relevant here? For example, I take a plant-based Omega blend that has been shown to elevate desired Omega 3 levels in the body ... in half the time and half the dosage ... of fish oils.
Hello , Dr. Allen, I am thankful for your videos but I have a question about Omega-3 diet . I am trying to understand whether canned fish is rich in it . What is your opinion?
Great update. Mentioned this on a previous clip, but 4-5 grams/day of triglyceride Omega 3 over 12 weeks worked pretty well for me. As you suggest. not a silver bullet but very good efficacy. Add to this the general downregulation of inflammation overall and it's a win win.
Is Hemp oil better than fish oil? Hemp oil contain Omega 3, 6 and 9. Also I would be happy if you make a video about freckles in the eyes, I have green/blue eyes but last years freckles started appearing on the iris of my left eye. An ophthalmologist told me I have an optic athrophy on that eye. Could it be related to the freckles?
Would love to see a video on brands you recommend. Ive taken all types of fish oil & it does help w my arthritis and dry eyes. But im now taking xiidra eye drops too.
off topic…. if you haven’t already, will you do a video on acupuncture and the pros and cons, effectiveness, etc of it for eye conditions, illnesses, symptoms related to eye conditions, illnesses, etc please? i know it probably won’t be a miracle cure, but i’m interested to know how well it works/helps by itself or when combined with other treatments for eye health.
@@DoctorEyeHealth there have been some papers on the use of acupuncture for dry eyes, macular degeneration, etc. might be something interesting and helpful to some.
There's a fine line between supplementation and inviting other unintended and unwelcome consequences. In the case of omega-3 fatty acids, new research, several studies in fact, link omega-3 to increased levels of cardiac dysrhythmias in some patients. I'm not suggesting that one should therefore not supplement with fish and other oils, say walnuts, but to do so with a firm clarity and understanding of other factors of oneself that might mean taking it slow and easy. Consulting with one's primary physician, for example, might be a great first step to ensure you're not doing yourself any harm.
Thank you for asking!!! I will be doing more in depth reviews of some of the most notable brands soon. I just wanted this video to be free from brands.
I have been told that Omega 7 in addition to Omega 3 is something very helpful. To get away from fish oil Omega 3, has anyone got comments or used MCT Omega 3 for a pure triglyceride?
Hi doctor, I had lasik done 5 months ago and still suffer from severely dry eye. I take omega 3s, use eye drops every hour-2 hours, do warm compresses, etc and I’m still dealing with this awful dry eye. It seems to be okay in the morning - mid afternoon and then the dryness really kicks in. Is this something I will have to live with forever? :((
Hey thanks for sharing, Alyson. That is really tough. As I have discussed in a previous livestream/video about dry eye after lasik, lasik can sever the corneal nerves and amplify dryness. It can also change the way the eye heals itself. I have helped many people improve their dryness post lasik, but it is something that may never be "cured". But hopefully with treatments, you and your doctors can get the symptoms under control and manage it at a level where you won't suffer. Are your doctors also putting you on any medications or recommending any procedures?
@@DoctorEyeHealth my doctor has given me xiidra but I have not tried it yet. Everyone I talked to be fore I had my lasik said their dryness eventually went away (even after a year and a half) so I didn’t think the dryness would be that big of a deal. I never would’ve had lasik if I knew how awful this dryness is. I also deal with sinus problems and I’ve seen some people say taking Xiidra caused them sinus problems which makes me hesitant to try it.
@@_alysonh I had Lasik in August, dryness and light sensitivity are still almost unbearable at times. I wish I had not had this procedure. It is so depressing. I almost dread my beach trip this year. Hang in there! Hopefully things will get better for us soon.
please Dr, I suffer from yellow eyes . Here tgey said that it is gelbert syndrome and tgey said it is no problem with that. But I feel upset I want clear eyes please
Could you do a videos on allergic conjunctivitis or viral conjunctivitis please? I have white stingy eye discharge that forms in my eye everyday and all day. I had this eye problem for years and the pataway extra strengthening helps but only for a short time. I need drops like that but In bigger bottles?
Can I ask you about MegaRed Superior Omega-3 Krill Oil? I also have MaguHealth Plus. Are these good? I have Sjogrens and horrible dry eyes with burning and redness now that I’ve been told to take eye drops.
Hello Doctor, I am from India. I have had dry eye issues for many years. I tried different things and OMEGA 3 Fish oils for 6 to 8 months. My experience is not up to the mark. I felt no or significantly less change. As a vegetarian person, you know how is my eyes condition and having non-veg capsules. Cna you please suggest something? Thank you :)
Hey thanks for asking! Bummer to hear you haven't found success with the omegas. There may be something to say about testing the omega 3 and 6 levels in peoples blood, also the brand/type and concentration/dosage taken. I will have a video coming next week on specific omega 3 brands, including vegetarian options.
Are you well hydrated? What is vit. D3 in your body? What is your level of inflammation CRP)? All of these are factors in controlling inflammation and dryness
Dear Dr. Allen, I hope this comment finds you well. I've been struggling with severe dry eyes from about 10 years. After doing some research, I came across moisture chamber glasses from Ziena that seem to be highly recommended for managing dry eye symptoms. I'm seriously considering purchasing these glasses, but I'm a bit hesitant about buying glasses online. I was wondering if you could make a video on how to buy glasses online, specifically from Ziena . thanks in advance
Hi.I wish in future videos you can talk about laser eye surgery and if or how it increases the potential of dryer eye and also if dry eye could be caused by an underlying issue , my doctor said that if my current treatment does not go well, that he'd recommend some sort of analysis (blood analysis I assume) I know you've talked about perhaps diabetes but can you tell us what diseases can cause dry eyes.thank you
what exactly causes dry eyes in lasik surgery? like why is it affected? doesnt the laser just modify the cornea, doing nothing to the tear ducts/glands?
Thank you for this video. I look forward to your next video featuring your experience and recommendations for good brands to try. I take Omega Red krill oil so as not to have digestion issues. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you again.
@@disaj7460 the MegaRed krill has different strengths depending on what you want. I chose it because I have delicate digestion and this causes me no fishie burps. I got frustrated actually doing research to start…so many promises and double talk by companies caused me a lot of indecision but I’m very happy with what I’m taking. It makes a difference in my health. I also take Naturewise Flaxseed oil. I hope I helped you.
@@marymiettinen9821 thank you so much...superhelpful! I'm taking something now that's causing digestive upset; I suspect it's not the preferable triglyceride formula that doc suggested. I'll give the MegaRed a go. Cheers!🕊
I have used Areds 2 multivitamin and lubricating eye drops it helps me a little bit but i do have dry eyes maybe i should try omega 3 i didn't have tried omega 3 fish oil
I moved from Florida to New Mexico 5 yrs ago. I had never experienced dry eye until the last 6 months. I take Omega 3 supplements regularly (and have for yrs). I've also tried a humidifier, assorted eye drops and ointments, as well as hot compresses. I am not seeing many results. How long should I wait before seeing an Opthalmologust ?
Hiya! Thanks for the vid. Quick question about the best way to take Omega 3s supplements. What time of the day is better? Is it best practice to do it on an empty stocmach or with food? Cheers.
Hiii... Thank you so much for your recommendation and for your content. Hopefully everyone would like it❤ Plz recommend treatment for dry and sunken eyes.
Excited to see the follow up video of your own experience taking omega-3! I'm not convinced omega-6 is per se inflammatory though. For sure saturated and trans fats are, but it really seems like eating unsaturated fats, including omega-6, in the context of an unprocessed diet is healthy. I think the main issue is not getting enough omega-3, independent of omega-6 intake. But I'd be interested to hear you elaborate on your arguments against omega-6 in another video...
Yes! Omega 6 is pretty interesting. A little more complicated I feel. There is at least one subtype of omega6 which is anti-inflammatory and may be beneficial. Agree on the sat/trans fat as being not the best.
@@DoctorEyeHealth i have dry eyes while wearing contacts to the point where my vission gets affected if i dont blink a lot to humidify the eye. What can i do?
Saturated fat is not inflammatory. It cannot be oxidized, unlike polyunsaturated fats which includes omega 3. My son learned that specifically in his 1st year biochemistry class in medical school. O-6 is not bad per se, the issue is vegetable oil that is refined because it is already oxidized.
@@iss8504 Spot on, this is how one goes about verifying that his/her family physician has been updated or spewing nonsense. Saturated fat is one of the best and healthiest macronutrients from nature.
@@iss8504 exactly! Refined = oxidized and transformed to trans. That why eating sunflower seeds (omega6) is healthy but sunflower oil is pro-inflammatory.
I am suffering from dry eye syndrome and flashes for nearly 2 years. I have consulted ophthalmologist a number of times and was prescribed with lubricant named Systane Complete. Initially I was prescribed Systane ultra , for 1 year and later on he changed it to systane complete. In this modern world where we cannot avoid digital device my life has turned upside down due to this problem as it is difficult for me use laptop or even ipad. I can't even do my online classes without eye discomfort and headache even after using lubricant. Even while typing this comment my eye hurts. Would you please reply what should I do or how do I solve my problem .
You need to change your lifestyle including diets avoid fried foods and always stay hydrated and also wear protective sun glass with blue light filter when going out including when dealing with screen too to avoid rays entering your eyes, and always lower your brightness. I don't need to list more but that's how I use to manage mine Goodluck
Thanks very much for this Doctor. I'm 80 yo now and tried fish oil capsules over a year ago but had many hematomas so my PCP suggested that I stop the fish oil capsules. I am on two blood thinners plus more things for cardiac issues [Plavix, Xarelto and Toprol] and would like to restart Omega-3s. Is there a safe way to do this for my eye issues? I have elevated ocular pressures, glaucoma and the start of macular degeneration so all of that complicates things. Thanks for any help you might offer. BTW, the Opti-Mel Manuka eye drops have eliminated the floaters that I suffered with for many years. Gracias!
Oh wow! Great to hear you have found some relief with the Optimel Manuka honey drops, I have not read much about them helping floaters, but either way I am happy to hear it. Omega 3 supplements have been shown in some studies to contribute to bleeding, however, newer research supports that the increased bleeding risk has to do with the TYPE of omega 3 supplements (because of the processing). A tryglyceride form of omega 3 is not supposed to contribute to bleeding risk. But, due to your other systemic issues and risk, best to ask your PCP if they have heard of the Tryglyceride forms of omega 3 vs ethyl ester forms in regards to bleeding risk and if they can confirm it and what they think will be best/safest for you. But most surgeons do not worry about omega 3s before surgery because the bleeding risk of omega 3s has largely been disproven.
WOW thank you so much for this informed video. I have been taking Omega 3 supplements, but now I know which supplements work the most. You have helped a lot.
Usually, supplements don't include shellfish, but always read the label as they could contain trace amounts or be made in a similar processing plant. You could also consider algae based forms.
Thank you sooo much for this video.. it would be a great help if your provide your experiment and findings about the the types/brands of fish oil that you have tried for dry eyes... pleeeeae.. I have S. Jogrens syndrom and I really do suffer as I work 9-5 office job
My eyes were mostly fine till I visited my optometrist last month, now they're continually dry, itchy, stingy and hurt a bit when I squeeze my eyes shut (and a twitch). Thinking I may have been infected at her office. BTW, she suspects Pseudoexfoliation of the lens, she wrote it down for me to look up, I did and scared the crap out of me, my wife (a GP) also looked it up and told me nothing to worry about. Appears to be more than one thing, wasn't explained well in the office.
What brand name you recommend? Dr. Told me to use Refresh Relieva PF (6 times a day) and Refresh Celluvisc but me eyes still red. When I go out, I use Lumify but last me for 4 or 6 hrs. instead of 8. Can you give me some other ideas? Please....😢😢
I have been on a D3 supplement, on and off because of the price, is there anything out there, that is a bit cheaper than D3 but close to it when it comes to effects?
Hellow.i have sever dryeye and struggle with excessive discharge what shall i have not get a real treatment for my eye discharge and also i dificult to choice face cleanser because every cleansers irritated my eye
If youre older person, like myself the dry mouth and dry eyes MAY BE related to autoimmune processes in the body ( inflammation) and then the vit. D3 and omega3 are very helpful.
I read somethings about Omega 3, and looked into Cod Liver Oil. I tried capsules with lemon, which seemed to help until I ran out. Just getting more today. I also looked into sluggish gall bladder, and am looking at whether bile supplement might help...
As in you have had meibography scans and there are no glands left? That is a very difficult case. Once the glands are fully gone, there may be no way to get natural oils on the tearfilm and eye drop supplements may be required, especially ones that have an oil component to them. Such as Optase MGD, Retaine MGD, Systane Balance/complete. Etc. What has your doctor recommended for treatment?
@@DoctorEyeHealth after your videos I went right away to my doctor, he said that there are glands but weak, i am using mehotrexate, artelace advance, night ointment, restasis. He said that i have conjunctivitis. / can i increas the oil in glands?
Doc did you know that having a fatty liver can also cause dry eyes dry mouth dry nose. I read several area that the signs of a fatty liver also cause dry skin arm back face.
Very helpful. Thanks Doc. I get lax on my fish oil. Ik it helps I can tell when I take it. I take 2 kinds, cod liver oil, Engelvaer is the brand and fish oil, can’t remember name but it’s pretty common blue/white label. I probably take at least 3000. No burps for me. But I now know I need to stick with it for at least 3 months. Was diagnosed with MGD pretty bad in my left eye
hi doc, i know it's technically not an eye problem but more on neurology, do you got anything for visual snow? mine isn't as severe as some of the other cases, i'm able to live a fully normal life. but the photosensitivity and nyctalopia can be frustrating at times. and as an astronomy lover it really sucks. the statics gets worse when it's dark, and sometimes i'd mistake static with stars. it's usually distinguishable but it does happen. i know it's a bit of a far reach since the disorder is still barely researched, and it's still a neurological condition after all, but at this point, i really don't know who else to reach for
Can dry eyes cause twitching? Optician said i have dry eyes but i have had lower eyelid, corner of eye and just under eyebrow twitching, left and right eye but not at same time.
Twitches are usually caused by insufficient magnesium and they say most of us don't get enough even though it's in lots of fruits & veggies. It can cause all kinds of symptoms! I sleep much deeper since I started taking it morning & evening. 😊 (Mag glycinate in the eve. Mag maleate in the a.m. for energy.)
Have you ever tried omega 3s? What for and what was your experience?
For additional tips to help with dry eye symptoms, check out these videos - th-cam.com/play/PLzi60fSuOmPBXmvecA2APISTsRlv9XM9c.html
My eyes are sensitive to light and when i wake up and open my eyes after opening and seeing light after a while i start sneezing so hard for like 20 to 30 minutes
What can i do to improve this?
Cod Liver liquid oil...3/4 of a shot glass...
Don't forget Cod liver oil i think it's the best.
I have a question: Could a color blindness type other than deuteranomaly/protanomaly/tritanomaly/deuteranopia/protanopia/tritanopia/and acromatopsia excist?. I'm asking because i see blues more like purple and reds more like pink and yellow more like green, And cyans look greenish in some shades.
My optometrist advised me to take Omega 3 because I have very dry eyes due to Sjögren’s Disease. I am honestly not sure if it’s helping or not. I have been taking it for several months now. I just attended a webinar for Sjögren’s patients and one of the rheumatologists presenting stated that there are no studies/evidence indicating that omega 3 helps with dry eyes (due to Sjögren’s). She noted a study that was in fact a negative study. Would you please consider doing a video for Sjögren’s patients ? It is a multi system, progressive illness and the second most common autoimmune disease in North America affecting approximately 1% of the population with at least 3 million Americans currently undiagnosed. Many people with severe dry eyes may have Sjögren’s and not know it. It would be helpful to have your expert knowledge re treatments that may be helpful specifically for the eye manifestations of this disease. Your consideration would be appreciated. Thank you!
After studying and suffering from dry eye, I understood that dry eyes is not an eye disease,its disease related to inflammation which can be due to viral infections, immune related issues, or related to gut, work on underlying causes, any eye drop, warm compress etc are short term relief but nothing changes without dealing with underlying cause
I completely agree with you
Ive have always been wanting to get my health checked and find out what the underlying issues I have are, but my parents won't get me to the hospital because they said it's not related to them. Since I'm only 15 I can't go by my self.
I had a problem in my digestive system which was the main root for my dry eyes. But, when I took treatment for that my dry eyes got invisible now I am healthy.
I personally suggest everyone to search and learn about long covid too, dry eye is one of the main symptoms of long covid but most ophthalmologist never talk about it, I suffered dry eye for two years and after that i discovered it's all due to long covid
@@BajwaMohit Hi Jason, what tests did you take or what did you do to determine that your digestive system was the culprit? Txs!
Just wanted me make a comment about dry eyes…..I am a retired hospital nurse and have worn contact lenses for 56 years ( since I was fourteen) . I have found that when I am well hydrated with pure drinking water …..……have purposely hydrated at designated times during the day ( like taking a dose of life -saving medicine!) , I do not have dry eyes and my contact lenses remain comfortable from sunup to ( well past) sundown. In my decades of nursing, I never had to wear my glasses once…….as long as I was well hydrated!!! I discovered the importance of drinking water to make the eyes moist ! Just wanted to share!
I noticed that too. If my contacts become uncomfortable, then I know I need to drink more water and that fixes it.
Then madame, you do not have the dry eyes syndrome.
yeah because water does nothing for dry eyes
Doesn't help me
Thanks for that x
Vitamin A 5000 IU per day is what finally healed my dry eyes. I had been doing fish oil and warm compresses which helped a little, but it was the Vitamin A that finally worked.
Can you plz explain... Because I am hopless from dry eyes🥺🥺🥺🥺 plz help🙏🙏
I'm going to to try Vit A
have you tried lutein too?
@@mahalaxmidayal6882 how please can you share with me
@@mahalaxmidayal6882 how plz tell
Taking omega 3, thst has EPA and DHA, Occuvite Complete twice a day, drinking lots of water, and using a tear solution and anti-allergy eye drops thst have no preservatives in them had helped my extremely dry eye problem tremendously.
can you share the names of the eye drops you use
share the names of eyedrop
Fish oil jacks up my lower intestines
This way 's not work for me.
I had dry eyes for years. I saw top ophthalmologist at the medical school and the doctor asked me if had sinus surgery because he noticed many patients with dry eyes had sinus surgery. I did have sinus surgery! I had tried 25 different eye drops, I did warm compresses, the tea tree eyelid wash and increased my Omega 3 still had dry eyes! We went to this health spa signed up for three day water fast on alkaline water to induce autophagy. I noticed my dry eyes went away! I talked to my ND about it later and he put me on an alkalizing formula that is mixed in water and told me to increase my water intake as well and that worked I was cured.
woah! Amazing to hear that. I know there is a lot of talk about autophagy right now. Hope I can find some publications linking it to dry eye.
It was the consistent hydration that did it.
Even I had sinus surgery and was struggling with dry eyes. Had vitamin A omega3 nothing helped yet
So drinking water cured it?
Hi my 6 year old son suffers from extreme dry eyes which prevents him to open his eyes for hours after his sleep. This is really affecting him a lot. This problem started after a nose injury when he was 8 months old. But according to doctors here, nose and eyes are not related. Can you please share your ophtalmologist information with me please, I would like to visit him/her for my son. Thank you
Highest level professional content I have ever seen on Yt...thank you so much.
So helpful. I have under active thyroid and coeliac disease and for years I have had chronic pain in my eyes and they are red and the pain stops me feeling good.
So I have only just after 27 years of having this that b12 and B6 helps and now your recommendation of omega3s
The uk doctors and NHS are discussing they don’t help or even look at what autoimmune disease causes secondary inflammation.
Also if it wasn’t for a family friend I would have died within a year as I was undiagnosed from birth to age13!
I lost childhood , education and mental and physical development. So videos and people like yourself are a blessing. Thank you 🙏🏼
Thanks for the comprehensive content, they’re so informative doc! I have just started a job as a triage orthoptist and your videos have made my life so much easier. I am able to actually connect patient symptoms and really communicate with patients more accurately and effectively!
Would be really interested to see if you have videos on more “niche” corneal conditions, particularly Fuchs Dystrophy in terms of diagnosis, treatment/management - especially before or until surgical intervention is necessary. Thanks again ❤
Thank you Doctor Allen! I've learned much more from you about my eye problem than the opthalmologist I saw last month.
Sir I had suffering from my eye is not rotating can you give any suggestions 😞
@@AluveluAluvelu81not rotating?
Thank you for the video. I'm using Omega 3 for about 3 months now. I had dry eye issues. Using Omega 3 the issues are gone. I don't use any
medications with it, so, for me it's working.
Hallo from Brazil 🇧🇷
Great to hear! Do you gave a brand that you use?
@@DoctorEyeHealth I'm using Omegafor Plus from Vitafor
@@fazendamaristelado you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onions?
@@medhikasingh6327 yes, I do!
@@fazendamaristelasir please reply your dry eyes is completely cured ? I have same problem 4 years
Thank you so much for your videos on dry eye syndrome. In December I woke up one morning with my eyelid stuck to my eyeball which created an abrasion on my cornea. I’m still dealing with vision problems four months later because of scar tissue on my cornea. I’m looking very forward to your recommendation on the best omega-3‘s. Thanks again for what you do!
Check with your internist and if you have cardiologist check with them also.
I was told to stop the omegas immediately. I have Sjogrens which lends itself to dry eye and I was told to not make Omegas by my cardiologist.
Studies have come out indicating the negative effects on your cardio system.
I was disappointed ,but they were very adamant to stop taking Omegas.
@@md21656 what the hell, I just started taking omegas and seen a huge improvement in my brain and skin, even my red eyes issue went away. Can I get a link to those studies?
@@md21656 what omegas do they recommend or what to replace the omegas? Any answers?
You are old zombie but what about youngsters like us...Why we feeling painful things
You want help, but you insult someone and call them an "old zombie"?? Go to the doctor, enfant.
What a great video! Thank you so much for your videos on dry eye syndrome!
A quick story of success! My little rescue dog (maybe about 4 yrs old or so) had suffered abuse and was near death from starvation when we got him 2 yrs ago. He gained weight and was very healthy until one month ago when suddenly he got those cataract blue toned eyes and started declining! It came out of nowhere. He was stumbling and very emotionally down due to abruptly not being his formerly active self. I was so upset, so shocked by this change. I suspect it was poor nutrition over the yrs before we got him and poor breeding. I read a book by Dr Pitcairn a holistic vet who said to put cod liver oil in his eyes along with salt water solution and add cod liver oil in his food. Well you wouldnt believe me if I told you how fantastic these methods have worked to bring our little dog into a state of health again! I am still blown away by the healing power of cod liver oil. Another interesting piece is that he always had issues with appetite - it came and went. Now that we put a teaspoon of cod liver oil in his food, he is so excited about eating. I know that with genetic eye issues these remedies dont alway work and maybe not forever, I am not sure. But what a wonderful turn of events using cod liver oil. I am currently adding it to my own routine to improve my health. Cant say enough about cod liver oil.
Many specialists, lots of medical debt, and all I'm told about losing 60% of my vision in one eye is "Well, go home and keep an eye on it". That felt extremely cruel. Eight months later, my eyes hurt constantly, & all I know is I have optic neuritis, but having a name does not help.
Thank you for giving me something to try. I'm scared and felt hopeless. I've had high cholesterol for the first time in my life (odd for a vegan!), so I tried tuna, saw no change. Thank you for plant based options.
Salmon or cod livers are better.
Cholesterol is not caused by eating fat - it is caused by inflammation, which can be caused by a high sugar diet, and many other things.
Excellent information! Looking forward to Part II Taking Omega 3 Supplements and Before/After Blood test results.
🙌 yes! Should be a good one
Thanks so much for another great vid!
This dry eye is looking forward to Part 2 😘
Love to see your before/after blood test results!
It’s strange, how Omega 3 recommendations are so much lower here in Europe…
But I trust your up to date knowledge much more.
Merveilleuse vidéo que j'attendais depuis longtemps !
thank you so much for your videos!! I love my omega-3 supplement and I noticed that on days when I take it my eyes a less dry. Actually, what you mentioned about eating fish is important to note , because for a time I was eating trout twice a week and did not see that it was really helping my dry eyes. We later started buying salmon and wow!! it improved. So like you said its important to eat the right kind of fish too. Thank you again for all your useful videos. Excellent videos!!
You're so welcome! Thanks for sharing your experience with this. It was interesting reading about what types of fish have more omega 3s in them. Some sources list tuna as having a lot but when I read into it...it really doesn't.
do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onions?
For anybody struggling with dry eyes. Try the eyebrow exercise. Lift each one, one at a time like ”the rock” look up who the rock is and his famous eyebrow lift lol. Do these for about 30 minutes. Be sure to switch eyebrows! Nobody will share this information and many sites have took my comments down. This has stopped my dry eye completely and it is no where to be found. In”and love you all. #defeatdryeye
I have really dry eyes and get painful RCE episodes daily these days. Any suggestion to improve eye lubrication naturally? Just so I can reduce the frequencies of these erosions. Thank you!
@@ayushipattani6021 try eyebrow exercises it helped me
How does Rock's compare to Spock's? (Hey, that sorta rhymes. But seriously...)
@@ayushipattani6021try evo tears eye drops, flax seed, omega 3 and vitamin A maximum strengths
I take algae oil supplements. The studies show that our bodies process it identically to the omegas found in fish oil (which came from algae to begin with). My preferred brand is Testa, based on the amounts of DHA and EPA, but there are other good brands out there. And some crappy brands. Just like with fish oil.
I'm looking forward to your video about the blood test! I mean, first we have to know what our omega 3 / omega 6-level is and decide based on these values if we need supplements or if we don't need them. That would be my way to go. Of course the question would also be what good values are...
Yes! I was pretty astounded by my levels (how low they were when i first started) and then how my symptoms changed over time. Looking forward to finishing that video.
Magnesium and Potassium citrate powder supplements was what fixed it for me.
What brands do you recommend?
Sometimes when I lie down, my eyes, mouth (tongue) and nose dry up horribly. Tongue feels like sand paper. Eyes feel like they are encased in the grain side of leather. Only happens when I lie down. If I sit up, things start to get normal again.
Thanks doc for this video although I don't personally suffer from dry eyes, I do enjoy learning about these things 😸
I wish you were my eye doctor. I'm getting older and 12 years ago started wearing reading glasses. I'm now seeing tiny floaters and have trouble at night going from a dark room into a brightly lit room. Takes twice as long for my eyes to adjust. And I have a low degree of dry eye.
Grazie mille, ho assunto 8000 iu Omega-3 durante la pandemia e avevo notato che i miei occhi secchi stavano meglio( sindrome sicca, fibromialgia) così ho iniziato spalmare un po' di olio di oliva sulle palpebre e ho ricevuto sensazione di benessere.. ora ho conferma anche dai tuoi studi , grazie per le tue conoscenze, ho fatto diverse visite ma nessuno mi ha consigliato Omega-3!
This is quite informative and simply stated. No convoluted or technichal expressions😊
I started taking omega-3, lutein and zeaxanthin supplement about 2 weeks ago, I can feel a difference. Now I only need eye drops 2 - 3 times during the day as opposed to ...every hour.
do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onions?
Hi any thoughts on taking maqui berry or bilberry supplements for dry eye?
Hi, liquid omega fish oils are great for dry eye and coughs , when I have a nagging cough I bite into omega fish capsule swallow the liquid discard the capsule and it quiets my cough, keeps it at bay :)
Thanks for the tips!
This video was very useful Doctor, I suffered Steven Johnson Syndrome in 2003 and as a result I developed dry eyes. Apart from dry eyes, i have two more issues, one is my eyelashes growing inwards and scratching my cornea and the other is thickening of the skin inside my eyes, I think it is called Conjunctiva. Whenever I visit a doc,they use to pluck the hair that grows inward and give drops, recently my vision has decreased, doctor is not telling anything properly, can you guide me in this please.
Hey doc, just a reminder if you forgot
You were going to make a video on vision restoration for keratoconus patient using bioengineered cornea made from pig collagen
Will this treatment be commercially available in a decade (I am currently 20, and I will be more than happy even if I get this at 30)
Your content is great, and I recommend your channel to everyone on Reddit forums.
Wow, I didn't know omega 3 came from algae! I'm curious how much is found in seweed and spirulina... Everyone always talks about Salmon. Fun fact aquarist like to feed sharks in aquariums fatty fish like mackerel and herring b/c the oils help their buoyancy. PS: love the cute animation sounds ❤
haha thanks so much, Vanesa! Thanks for sharing the tidbit about the aquarist!
Wow. This was more detailed than my brain can take in one watch 😂but thank you so much for this Omega info. Fantastic info as usual 🎉
Really appreciate the kind feedback, Genevieve! Thanks
Have dry eye which I control with tear drops during day but find eyes dry up at night when sleep , get so dry when I wake up can't open eyes comfortably, need to use tear drops to lubricate eye. Any suggestions on what can be used at night . Will try the Omega's too. Thanks for awesome videos 👍
Use tear gels at night
The following may help: good hydration, vit. D3 to reach level of 100mmol/l, omega3 3-4gms/day. If you have systemic inflammation CRP (c reactive protein) >>1 find its cause and address it. Nevertheless, taking curcumin, good brand, 3x a day will help quenching the destructive fire in your body. I know from my own experience.
I'd suggest a thick eye ointment that provides a barrier over your eyes while you sleep so that they don't stick in the morning. I use drops during the day but they are not enough to help at night so I use an ointment. It's fiddly to put in and makes eye sight blurry for a little bit after application but you'll be sleeping so that's fine. I don't wake up with sticking eye lids anymore. I get mine from Amazon as the one my optician suggested is apparently out of stock everywhere (lacri lube) so I had to find an alternative. I live in England. Good luck.
If your eyes are really dry the ointments don’t last the night, this happens to me too. Nothings works 😭
Same. Did anything work for you@@Dotty1110?
Doc ... Is the Omega 3 Index relevant here? For example, I take a plant-based Omega blend that has been shown to elevate desired Omega 3 levels in the body ... in half the time and half the dosage ... of fish oils.
Hello , Dr. Allen, I am thankful for your videos but I have a question about Omega-3 diet . I am trying to understand whether canned fish is rich in it . What is your opinion?
Great vid doc! Looking forward to your results in the next one!
Yes! Thank you
Great update. Mentioned this on a previous clip, but 4-5 grams/day of triglyceride Omega 3 over 12 weeks worked pretty well for me. As you suggest. not a silver bullet but very good efficacy. Add to this the general downregulation of inflammation overall and it's a win win.
That’s a verrry high amount, what side effects did you have from that dose
@@Cooliewhistleshabab
Hello, what brand did you take please?
Is Hemp oil better than fish oil? Hemp oil contain Omega 3, 6 and 9. Also I would be happy if you make a video about freckles in the eyes, I have green/blue eyes but last years freckles started appearing on the iris of my left eye. An ophthalmologist told me I have an optic athrophy on that eye. Could it be related to the freckles?
Would love to see a video on brands you recommend. Ive taken all types of fish oil & it does help w my arthritis and dry eyes. But im now taking xiidra eye drops too.
do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onions?
off topic…. if you haven’t already, will you do a video on acupuncture and the pros and cons, effectiveness, etc of it for eye conditions, illnesses, symptoms related to eye conditions, illnesses, etc please? i know it probably won’t be a miracle cure, but i’m interested to know how well it works/helps by itself or when combined with other treatments for eye health.
That would be an interesting thing to research. Perhaps I can find an acupuncturist who knows more about it and do an interview/video on it.
@@DoctorEyeHealth there have been some papers on the use of acupuncture for dry eyes, macular degeneration, etc. might be something interesting and helpful to some.
do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onions?
There's a fine line between supplementation and inviting other unintended and unwelcome consequences. In the case of omega-3 fatty acids, new research, several studies in fact, link omega-3 to increased levels of cardiac dysrhythmias in some patients. I'm not suggesting that one should therefore not supplement with fish and other oils, say walnuts, but to do so with a firm clarity and understanding of other factors of oneself that might mean taking it slow and easy. Consulting with one's primary physician, for example, might be a great first step to ensure you're not doing yourself any harm.
When will you tell of the best omega 3 pills that can take? I take them but wondering if there is a better quality kind
Thank you for asking!!! I will be doing more in depth reviews of some of the most notable brands soon. I just wanted this video to be free from brands.
I have been told that Omega 7 in addition to Omega 3 is something very helpful. To get away from fish oil Omega 3, has anyone got comments or used MCT Omega 3 for a pure triglyceride?
Coconut oil should be helpful.
What about Hemp seed oil supplements. I have just bought the organic sandersons brand. Thank you for this information, ❤
Hi doctor,
I had lasik done 5 months ago and still suffer from severely dry eye. I take omega 3s, use eye drops every hour-2 hours, do warm compresses, etc and I’m still dealing with this awful dry eye. It seems to be okay in the morning - mid afternoon and then the dryness really kicks in. Is this something I will have to live with forever? :((
Hey thanks for sharing, Alyson. That is really tough. As I have discussed in a previous livestream/video about dry eye after lasik, lasik can sever the corneal nerves and amplify dryness. It can also change the way the eye heals itself. I have helped many people improve their dryness post lasik, but it is something that may never be "cured". But hopefully with treatments, you and your doctors can get the symptoms under control and manage it at a level where you won't suffer. Are your doctors also putting you on any medications or recommending any procedures?
@@DoctorEyeHealth my doctor has given me xiidra but I have not tried it yet. Everyone I talked to be fore I had my lasik said their dryness eventually went away (even after a year and a half) so I didn’t think the dryness would be that big of a deal. I never would’ve had lasik if I knew how awful this dryness is. I also deal with sinus problems and I’ve seen some people say taking Xiidra caused them sinus problems which makes me hesitant to try it.
I also have these moments of sharp pain in the corners of my eyes. Is that from dryness or should I be more concerned?
@@_alysonh I had Lasik in August, dryness and light sensitivity are still almost unbearable at times. I wish I had not had this procedure. It is so depressing. I almost dread my beach trip this year. Hang in there! Hopefully things will get better for us soon.
@@melissaspeering721 have you been back to an eye doctor? What have they said about the dryness? Also are you on any medications for the dry eye?
please Dr, I suffer from yellow eyes . Here tgey said that it is gelbert syndrome and tgey said it is no problem with that. But I feel upset I want clear eyes please
Thank you for the great video doctor! I noticed you take 6 fish oil soft gels wanted to know safe to take 6?
Are Thera Tears preservative free a good eyedrops for dry eyes ?
Dr. Allen, you are the BEST! Thank you!
Thanks, Sallie!!!
how can someone be so smart and so handsome :(
Education
Could you do a videos on allergic conjunctivitis or viral conjunctivitis please? I have white stingy eye discharge that forms in my eye everyday and all day. I had this eye problem for years and the pataway extra strengthening helps but only for a short time. I need drops like that but In bigger bottles?
I use flax seed oil.. allergy to fish oil...
Can I ask you about MegaRed Superior Omega-3 Krill Oil? I also have MaguHealth Plus. Are these good? I have Sjogrens and horrible dry eyes with burning and redness now that I’ve been told to take eye drops.
I have heard that caster oil is good for dry eyes and dissolves cataracts…. Do you agree?
I wouldlke t o know whats good for cataracts😢
Great work! Thanks for the helpful info❤
for sure! Happy to help
Hello Doctor, I am from India. I have had dry eye issues for many years. I tried different things and OMEGA 3 Fish oils for 6 to 8 months. My experience is not up to the mark. I felt no or significantly less change. As a vegetarian person, you know how is my eyes condition and having non-veg capsules. Cna you please suggest something? Thank you :)
Hey thanks for asking! Bummer to hear you haven't found success with the omegas. There may be something to say about testing the omega 3 and 6 levels in peoples blood, also the brand/type and concentration/dosage taken. I will have a video coming next week on specific omega 3 brands, including vegetarian options.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you so much sir for helping. I am having a serious issue. Appreciate your kind help :) God Bless you, sir.
Are you well hydrated? What is vit. D3 in your body? What is your level of inflammation CRP)? All of these are factors in controlling inflammation and dryness
do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onions?
Dear Dr. Allen,
I hope this comment finds you well. I've been struggling with severe dry eyes from about 10 years. After doing some research, I came across moisture chamber glasses from Ziena that seem to be highly recommended for managing dry eye symptoms.
I'm seriously considering purchasing these glasses, but I'm a bit hesitant about buying glasses online. I was wondering if you could make a video on how to buy glasses online, specifically from Ziena . thanks in advance
try castor oil, put it on the eyelids at night, every night :)
Is castor oil better than any ointment prescribed by doctor for dry eyes at night
Hi.I wish in future videos you can talk about laser eye surgery and if or how it increases the potential of dryer eye and also if dry eye could be caused by an underlying issue , my doctor said that if my current treatment does not go well, that he'd recommend some sort of analysis (blood analysis I assume) I know you've talked about perhaps diabetes but can you tell us what diseases can cause dry eyes.thank you
I will add if we (dry eyes users) can use contact lenses again.
If u have dry eyes, don't ever go for laser eye surgery from my personal experience
@@muthu8304can u explain
@@muthu8304i have dry eyes and want laser eye treatment
what exactly causes dry eyes in lasik surgery? like why is it affected? doesnt the laser just modify the cornea, doing nothing to the tear ducts/glands?
Agreed I don’t understand that either!
Thank you for this video. I look forward to your next video featuring your experience and recommendations for good brands to try. I take Omega Red krill oil so as not to have digestion issues. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you again.
Is krill oil higher in omega-3 than regular fish oil? Or higher in EPA or DHA?🤔
@@disaj7460 the MegaRed krill has different strengths depending on what you want.
I chose it because I have delicate digestion and this causes me no fishie burps.
I got frustrated actually doing research to start…so many promises and double talk by companies caused me a lot of indecision but I’m very happy with what I’m taking. It makes a difference in my health. I also take Naturewise Flaxseed oil. I hope I helped you.
@@marymiettinen9821 thank you so much...superhelpful! I'm taking something now that's causing digestive upset; I suspect it's not the preferable triglyceride formula that doc suggested. I'll give the MegaRed a go. Cheers!🕊
Thanks for the good content Dr, what is tour opinion on using Castor Oil for your eyes, I see alot of video's on a lot of benifits using Castor oil?
do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onions?
@@medhikasingh6327 just a tad bit.
I have used Areds 2 multivitamin and lubricating eye drops it helps me a little bit but i do have dry eyes maybe i should try omega 3 i didn't have tried omega 3 fish oil
I recently read that Hyaluronic acid supplements can also help with dry eyes.. 💁🏼♀️
Thanks Dr. Allen. Lots of love from Bangladesh ❤
Most welcome!
Thanks Dr Allan ❤️ for all the info ❤
I moved from Florida to New Mexico 5 yrs ago. I had never experienced dry eye until the last 6 months. I take Omega 3 supplements regularly (and have for yrs). I've also tried a humidifier, assorted eye drops and ointments, as well as hot compresses. I am not seeing many results. How long should I wait before seeing an Opthalmologust ?
We are on the same boat. I'm feeling hopeless.
@@persephonev3074 Hey did you find any relief or solutions?
Hiya! Thanks for the vid. Quick question about the best way to take Omega 3s supplements. What time of the day is better? Is it best practice to do it on an empty stocmach or with food? Cheers.
Hiii...
Thank you so much for your recommendation and for your content.
Hopefully everyone would like it❤
Plz recommend treatment for dry and sunken eyes.
Thank you for this video. I have learned so much
Excited to see the follow up video of your own experience taking omega-3!
I'm not convinced omega-6 is per se inflammatory though. For sure saturated and trans fats are, but it really seems like eating unsaturated fats, including omega-6, in the context of an unprocessed diet is healthy. I think the main issue is not getting enough omega-3, independent of omega-6 intake. But I'd be interested to hear you elaborate on your arguments against omega-6 in another video...
Yes! Omega 6 is pretty interesting. A little more complicated I feel. There is at least one subtype of omega6 which is anti-inflammatory and may be beneficial. Agree on the sat/trans fat as being not the best.
@@DoctorEyeHealth i have dry eyes while wearing contacts to the point where my vission gets affected if i dont blink a lot to humidify the eye. What can i do?
Saturated fat is not inflammatory. It cannot be oxidized, unlike polyunsaturated fats which includes omega 3. My son learned that specifically in his 1st year biochemistry class in medical school. O-6 is not bad per se, the issue is vegetable oil that is refined because it is already oxidized.
@@iss8504 Spot on, this is how one goes about verifying that his/her family physician has been updated or spewing nonsense. Saturated fat is one of the best and healthiest macronutrients from nature.
@@iss8504 exactly! Refined = oxidized and transformed to trans. That why eating sunflower seeds (omega6) is healthy but sunflower oil is pro-inflammatory.
I am suffering from dry eye syndrome and flashes for nearly 2 years. I have consulted ophthalmologist a number of times and was prescribed with lubricant named Systane Complete. Initially I was prescribed Systane ultra , for 1 year and later on he changed it to systane complete. In this modern world where we cannot avoid digital device my life has turned upside down due to this problem as it is difficult for me use laptop or even ipad. I can't even do my online classes without eye discomfort and headache even after using lubricant. Even while typing this comment my eye hurts. Would you please reply what should I do or how do I solve my problem .
I have same issues, all are started after smile surgery, i done worst decision in my life, life was upside down, crying but no tears will come
Now you are ok
@@muthu8304do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onions?
@@medhikasingh6327 now, yes
You need to change your lifestyle including diets avoid fried foods and always stay hydrated and also wear protective sun glass with blue light filter when going out including when dealing with screen too to avoid rays entering your eyes, and always lower your brightness. I don't need to list more but that's how I use to manage mine Goodluck
Thank you for putting this out
For sure! Thank you for watching and for the comment!
Great tips, thanks
thanks for information but i wanna know one more thing...what is the best time of the day of taking omega3 pills? b4 meal or after meal ?
Thanks very much for this Doctor. I'm 80 yo now and tried fish oil capsules over a year ago but had many hematomas so my PCP suggested that I stop the fish oil capsules. I am on two blood thinners plus more things for cardiac issues [Plavix, Xarelto and Toprol] and would like to restart Omega-3s. Is there a safe way to do this for my eye issues? I have elevated ocular pressures, glaucoma and the start of macular degeneration so all of that complicates things. Thanks for any help you might offer. BTW, the Opti-Mel Manuka eye drops have eliminated the floaters that I suffered with for many years. Gracias!
Oh wow! Great to hear you have found some relief with the Optimel Manuka honey drops, I have not read much about them helping floaters, but either way I am happy to hear it. Omega 3 supplements have been shown in some studies to contribute to bleeding, however, newer research supports that the increased bleeding risk has to do with the TYPE of omega 3 supplements (because of the processing). A tryglyceride form of omega 3 is not supposed to contribute to bleeding risk. But, due to your other systemic issues and risk, best to ask your PCP if they have heard of the Tryglyceride forms of omega 3 vs ethyl ester forms in regards to bleeding risk and if they can confirm it and what they think will be best/safest for you. But most surgeons do not worry about omega 3s before surgery because the bleeding risk of omega 3s has largely been disproven.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you very much Dr. Allen.
WOW thank you so much for this informed video. I have been taking Omega 3 supplements, but now I know which supplements work the most. You have helped a lot.
Your videos are the best!! So informative! I have such bad dry eyes. I was wondering if a person that has a shellfish allergy can take Omega 3’s??
Fish oil supplements aren’t made from shellfish- shouldn’t be a problem
@@kayintexas4672 Thank you!! I’m so happy to hear that!
Usually, supplements don't include shellfish, but always read the label as they could contain trace amounts or be made in a similar processing plant. You could also consider algae based forms.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Are algae supplements just as good?
Do you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onion
Thank you sooo much for this video.. it would be a great help if your provide your experiment and findings about the the types/brands of fish oil that you have tried for dry eyes... pleeeeae.. I have S. Jogrens syndrom and I really do suffer as I work 9-5 office job
What do you think of the artificial tears that have omega 3 in them?
My eyes were mostly fine till I visited my optometrist last month, now they're continually dry, itchy, stingy and hurt a bit when I squeeze my eyes shut (and a twitch). Thinking I may have been infected at her office. BTW, she suspects Pseudoexfoliation of the lens, she wrote it down for me to look up, I did and scared the crap out of me, my wife (a GP) also looked it up and told me nothing to worry about. Appears to be more than one thing, wasn't explained well in the office.
o you get any natural tears while crying or cutting onion
Hi I get dry eye during fall allergies I use a wet cloth but I don’t want mold or redness do you have any safe tips ? Thank you
hey doc, what’s your take on icl for dry eye patients? I have 7mm schirmers and 8-10sec TBUT
What brand name you recommend? Dr. Told me to use Refresh Relieva PF (6 times a day) and Refresh Celluvisc but me eyes still red. When I go out, I use Lumify but last me for 4 or 6 hrs. instead of 8.
Can you give me some other ideas? Please....😢😢
I have been on a D3 supplement, on and off because of the price, is there anything out there, that is a bit cheaper than D3 but close to it when it comes to effects?
I would love recommendations on omega 3
do you have a video on recurrent corneal erosion? been suffering with it for awhile :(
Hellow.i have sever dryeye and struggle with excessive discharge what shall i have not get a real treatment for my eye discharge and also i dificult to choice face cleanser because every cleansers irritated my eye
Bonjour, est-ce que les omégas 3 réduisent l'inflammation des glandes salivaires ? Merci !
If youre older person, like myself the dry mouth and dry eyes MAY BE related to autoimmune processes in the body ( inflammation) and then the vit. D3 and omega3 are very helpful.
I read somethings about Omega 3, and looked into Cod Liver Oil. I tried capsules with lemon, which seemed to help until I ran out. Just getting more today. I also looked into sluggish gall bladder, and am looking at whether bile supplement might help...
Hi doctor.. i don't have oil glands.. what can i do in this case.. If you have a video explaining this case😢
As in you have had meibography scans and there are no glands left? That is a very difficult case. Once the glands are fully gone, there may be no way to get natural oils on the tearfilm and eye drop supplements may be required, especially ones that have an oil component to them. Such as Optase MGD, Retaine MGD, Systane Balance/complete. Etc. What has your doctor recommended for treatment?
@@DoctorEyeHealth after your videos I went right away to my doctor, he said that there are glands but weak, i am using mehotrexate, artelace advance, night ointment, restasis. He said that i have conjunctivitis. / can i increas the oil in glands?
Doc did you know that having a fatty liver can also cause dry eyes dry mouth dry nose. I read several area that the signs of a fatty liver also cause dry skin arm back face.
Very helpful. Thanks Doc. I get lax on my fish oil. Ik it helps I can tell when I take it. I take 2 kinds, cod liver oil, Engelvaer is the brand and fish oil, can’t remember name but it’s pretty common blue/white label. I probably take at least 3000. No burps for me. But I now know I need to stick with it for at least 3 months. Was diagnosed with MGD pretty bad in my left eye
This was very helpful...thank you
hi doc, i know it's technically not an eye problem but more on neurology, do you got anything for visual snow? mine isn't as severe as some of the other cases, i'm able to live a fully normal life. but the photosensitivity and nyctalopia can be frustrating at times. and as an astronomy lover it really sucks. the statics gets worse when it's dark, and sometimes i'd mistake static with stars. it's usually distinguishable but it does happen. i know it's a bit of a far reach since the disorder is still barely researched, and it's still a neurological condition after all, but at this point, i really don't know who else to reach for
I did this video talking about some research, probably won’t get rid of it 100% but it may help th-cam.com/video/UNqThQxTHV0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so much for sharing this
Thanks 🙏 for your info .
For sure! Happy to help.
Can dry eyes cause twitching? Optician said i have dry eyes but i have had lower eyelid, corner of eye and just under eyebrow twitching, left and right eye but not at same time.
Twitches are usually caused by insufficient magnesium and they say most of us don't get enough even though it's in lots of fruits & veggies. It can cause all kinds of symptoms! I sleep much deeper since I started taking it morning & evening. 😊
(Mag glycinate in the eve. Mag maleate in the a.m. for energy.)
Can you take omega 3 with vitamin D and K2? I take the later due to deficiencies