At-Home Dry Eye Treatments
Meibomian Gland Care (For Oil Gland Dysfunction & MGD)
→ Helps restore proper oil flow to prevent rapid tear evaporation:
• Warm Compresses (Heated Eye Masks)
• Oral & Topical Antibiotics (Doxycycline, Azithromycin Eye Drops)
• TearCare® Heat Therapy (In-Office Treatment)
Artificial Tears (Preservative-Free Recommended)
→ Available in liquid, gel, and ointment form for moisture and relief.
Anti-Inflammatory Eye Drops
→ Prescription treatments to reduce inflammation and improve tear production: Restasis, Xiidra, Cequa, Klarity-C, Serum Tears, Steroid Eye Drops
Allergy Control
→ Over-the-counter eye drops to relieve allergy-related dryness: Pataday, Alaway, Zaditor
Oral Supplements
→ Omega-3s and antioxidants support eye health:
• PRN (Physician Recommended Nutriceuticals), Blink NutriTears
Eyelid Hygiene
→ Helps remove bacteria and improve oil gland function:
• Ocusoft® Eyelid Cleanser (removes makeup)
• Hypochlor, Avenova, or SteriLid Spray Cleansers
• BlephEx® Professional Eyelid Cleaning (In-Office Treatment)
Advanced In-Office Dry Eye Treatments
Punctal Plugs
Amniotic Membrane Therapy
BlephEx® Eyelid Deep Cleaning
TearCare® Heat Treatment
Liquefies and clears blockages in the meibomian glands, restoring oil balance in tears.
Small, in-office inserts that slow tear drainage to keep eyes more moist.
Applied to the eye for severe cases, removed after 2-3 days.
Removes bacteria and debris to improve eyelid health.
