Dry Eyes-Treat the Cause, Not the Symptoms
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- After fighting dry eyes for years, I finally found the cause, at least for me. I'm sharing this in hopes of helping you if you suffer in the same way I have. Below are links to some supplements like I'm taking. I have no affiliation with any of them.
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I’m very happy for you, you go girl! ♥️
Thank you! I appreciate your comment. Thank YOU for watching :)
Thank you for sharing this video. It really helped. I wish you DID have affiliate links. I wouldn’t mind at all but be happy for helpful souls like ya! Bless you.
Hi Romi Dogra! Thank you for watching and commenting! I also appreciate the comment about affiliate links. I deliberately don't do that so people can truly (hopefully) trust that what I say is the truth as I see it, and not biased in any way. I hope that it gives me a little more credibility. Anyway, thank you again! Blessings to you and yours :)
Woooow!! your info are better than any specialist. straight to the point and efficient. Thanks for sharing your experience.
You're welcome! Thank YOU for watching and commenting :) I'm glad the video was helpful to you!!
Thank you 🙏🏻 Judi!! I’ve watched a lot of videos on this topic, but yours is the first one that gave a solution at the source. Not even the eye doctor mentioned anything about solving the problem at the root cause like you did. All of the eye videos and the doctor gave superficial recommendations without effective solutions. Thanks 🙏🏻 again 😊
You're very welcome, Daisy Mae! I'm glad the video was helpful to you! I can say that I still take the omega-3 DHA-EPA capsules and my eyes are really fine now, no issues. ESPECIALLY when compared with before. I truly hope this helps you. Blessings to you and yours :)
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Thanks 😊
Thank you Judi, I'm going to try this, and the watery eyes trying to compensate dry eyes totally makes sense x
Thanks for watching and commenting, Lorraine! I hope the video helped you in some way. Best wishes :)
Thank you. This was just the information I needed. Didn’t get it from Kaiser. Appreciate you. Thanks, Miki🎶💕
Hi Micki! I'm so glad the video was helpful to you!! Thanks for watching and sharing! I truly hope it helps. Best wishes to you :)
You are the very kind person...May God will bless you... ❤️
Thank you for watching and for your very kind comment! I TRULY appreciate it!! Blessings to you and yours also :)
Thank you for sharing. I will try this🙏🏽
I hope it works for you Selena! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
You nailed it Judy, thank you!
Thanks for watching and commenting, Rudy! I'm glad the video was helpful to you!! Take care :)
Thank you for the info JUDI! . It def sounds worth a try since i recently understood that the issue with my dryness was not just water but oil lubrication in the eye.
Hi Sadaf! Thanks for watching and sharing! It certainly sounds like this may help you. It's worth a try :)
Thank you Judi , It is indeed helpful to those who are struggling with dry eyes and are getting addicted to eye drops ..
Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm glad this is helpful....that's my goal!! Take care :)
Judi in the Kitchen Thank you, Judi. Yes your advice is very helpful 👍🧡
I don’t know about you, but I find that dry eyes can also cause blurrier vision. Especially when in a place without much light. And the symptoms can be very stressful mentally as well.
@@c.c.1900 I know from first-hand experience that dry eyes can be miserable, no matter how it manifests in each person. I'm glad the videos are helpful to you. Thanks for watching and take care! :)
Thank you. I have been suffering from this for years.
I certainly hope this helps you!! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
This was helpful and thank you for reconfirming and sharing
Hi ka di! Thank YOU for watching and commenting. I'm truly glad this video was helpful to you. FYI...I continue to watch my fat intake and adjust as I go. My eyes are thanking me for it too. I hope this works for you also :)
@@JudiintheKitchen
Hi Judi
Can you please elaborate what do you mean by "I continue to watch my fat intake" - i mean are you taking more fat in your diet or lesser fat in your diet? (alongwith the supplement)
Thank you very much for the info, as I also suffer from dry eyes
Hi Sally! Well, I certainly hope this helps you out. I understand how it feels and it's no fun. Thanks for watching and sharing :)
I have had a LASIK eye surgery and since have had dry eyes for a year and half. Hopefully this will help. Thank you for sharing. I'm sure you are aware it's sooooo annoying I feel like I have sand in my eyes. Really hope this situation gets better. I'm happy you found relive.
Thank you, Shoaib Khan, for watching and sharing! I truly hope this helps you like it did me. It's interesting that the Lasik surgery left you with dry eyes. If this doesn't help, it may be wise to present that problem to your eye doctor. Hopefully there's no damage...REALLY! Blessings to you :)
@Shoaib Khan
My case is the same. Did you found any relief or treatment. Please share
Great video!
Thank you for sharing.
It's my pleasure to share the info :) I hope it was helpful to you. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Thanks Judy. I have been struggling with the scratchy, itchy version of dry-eye. I had been looking at algae oil already. So thanks for the nudge. I will give it a try.
You're welcome, Kelley! I truly hope this helps you. Thanks for watching and sharing. I'd like to know if this helps, so please keep us informed if you can! Blessings :)
Thank you so much, Judi, for sharing this valuable information!❤😊
I'm glad this video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and commenting :) Blessings to you and yours :)
@@JudiintheKitchenHi Judi, I appreciate, very much, your response.Blessings to you and your family!🤗 ❤️
@@josueordonez7535 Thank you :)
Going to try this!! Thank you!
I hope it works well for you, Sandy! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Hi Judi, I just want to thank you for find help for dry eyes. My eyes are normal again. NO DRY EYES! Now my daughter will be taken the same brand for her dry eyes. Take care. 🙋
It been well over 2 months and some asked about my eye. I completely forgot about ever having dry eyes.
I really appreciate your searching and find the vitamin. God bless. 🌹
AWESOME! Congrats to you! Thanks for sharing that...it's so helpful for others to verify that this really can help. I hope it helps your daughter as well. You too take care :)
Thanks so much for this!
You're welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful to you. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Hi Judy,
Thank you SO much for sharing! I'm hoping these supplements work for me..
I so appreciate all your great information. My mom and grandma had severe dry eye. I've followed recommendations from my ophthalmologist.. without much relief. I want to close my eyes for relief.
Thank you, thank you! I'll let you know how it improves my vision! I'm optimistic!
Hi Elynn! I certainly hope this works well for you, like it did for me. I too tried the eye doc's recommendations, and all to no relief. I look forward to hearing back from you! Best wishes to you and yours :)
Just ordered what you suggested. Will report back with results 🤞🤞🤞
Hi Justin! I hope it works well for you. Thanks for watching and sharing :)
did it work Justin?
Thank you for making the effort to share this with us.
You're welcome, Lucy! I hope it helped you in some way. Thanks for watching and for your kind comments :)
Thank you so much, Judi. I agree, we should treat the cause, not the symptoms. Your video is a big help. I am just starting to increase the good fats with olive oil, fish and flaxseed in my diet and I am glad you already see results. I hope we will all see results. I think my eyes already feel a bit better, but can not be sure. Thanks :)
Hi Maja! I certainly hope they ARE better! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
@@JudiintheKitchen Thank you, Judi, for your great video and information :)
@@MAJA-LENA You're welcome Maja! My goal is to help if I can. Take care :)
@@JudiintheKitchen Thank you, you too. :)
Thanks will try for sure
I hope it works well for you. :)
Thank you Judi!
You're welcome! I hope this helps you like it did me. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Thank you Madam. I will try this as I have dry eyes.
I hope it works well for you! Best wishes with your eyes...I know it's a miserable experience. Thanks for watching and sharing :)
thank you very much judi
You're welcome, Rick! I hope such supplements help you as much as they helped me. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
God bless you for searching for an answer. It's my 5th day taking the supplements and my eyes are 95% better. I'm more than sure by tomorrow they'll be at 100% and at 70 vintage years it's a blessing. I can not thank you enough for all your research and sharing your findings. You will be in my prayer tonight.
Again thank you so much. Take care and be safe. 🌹👀😍😍😍🙆🙆🙆
OH THANK YOU, Mrs Marie for watching, trying the remedy I found that worked for me, AND for sharing your story with such kind words. I truly am happy that it worked for you and that you're feeling relief SO FAST! Thank you for your prayers...they are very much appreciated! I will return the favor. Blessings to you and yours :)
Mrs. Marie, can you tell me, of the supplements Judi recommended, which did you use?
So grateful for this video Judi. I'm currently battling this issue. Would be interested which one of the products you listed you liked the best.
Hi! I'm sorry to hear you are suffering in the same way. It's no fun! I've tried them all and actually they worked the same for me. With that, I always bought the lowest price. It was usually the ZenWise brand (last one on the list). Also, I take only the amount recommended on the bottle, no more. (Note that they are algae oil, not fish oil. I don't recommend fish oil for a number of reasons.) I usually take two a day, so I take one with breakfast and one with supper. I hope they work as well for you as they did for me! Thanks for commenting and asking :)
I used to wear contact lenses for years. After I turned 40 I started getting dry eyes. I stopped wearing contacts but problem remained. Came across your video and started taking fish oils and vitamin A. Have been taking them for over 6 months now and my dry eyes have improved significantly. Thank you so much..
I'm glad you found relief for your eye condition! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
hi Usman, ur dry eyes are cured now?
Sir are you cured
@@mrinvestor1932 yes do warm compresses for more months
Thanks for this! I'll try the omega 3 you mentioned. I take fish oil pills, but I think the ones you linked would work better. My dry eyes dry out quickly, so I have to put drops several times daily. I'm so exhausted with the itching, blurry vision and stinging. Sometimes they water, but the itching and drying out fast is the biggest issue. I'm afraid even leaving the house without my drops. I've tried heat masks, drops, eye wipes, ointment. I just want relief. Thank you again for sharing what helped you :)
Hi Diane! Thanks for watching and sharing! I truly hope this helps for you. If you are already taking fish oils, you may need something else. Please check your diet to be sure you're getting enough vitamin A/beta-carotene. I do NOT suggest you take beta-carotene or vitamin A supplements, but rather look at your foods. Are you eating enough colorful fruits and vegetables? Not eating enough of those valuable foods may also contribute to your problem. Dark leafy greens, pumpkin, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers, cantaloupe, romaine lettuce, spinach, turnip and mustard greens, mangoes, and other foods like these are all high in beta-carotene. Getting enough vitamin A is CRITICAL for the eyes. I have a hunch that this may be part of your problem. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have questions. Best wishes to you :)
Do you get tears while crying or cutting onion?
howz ur eyes now Diane?
Appreciate you taking the time to break down the root of dry eyes and what can help. I have very dry eyes and looking for solutions.
Hi Carol! Thanks for watching and commenting. I completely understand where you're at with your dry eye situation. I tried a LOT of different things including commercial eye drops, and other not-so-conventional methods. When I finally found the solution for me, I had to share it since it may help a lot of other people too. If you try the DHA/EPA supplements, let me know if they help you too. I no longer am concerned with dry eyes, but I continue to take the supplements. It's a real relief!
Are you okay now
Thank you for taking your time and sharing ❤️
You're welcome, Zanele! I hope it helps you out. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
You're welcome, Zanele!
Hi Judi, thank you again for this. I posted the other day. I have my pharmaceutical strength fish oils but have also been using artificial drops about 5-6 times a day, eye wipes, and reducing screen time. I have also been taking Vit D and evening primrose oil and B12. Increasing eggs, avocado and salmon. Hormones can effect eyes and I am in perimenopause. One thing I want to mention is that if any of your viewers have rosacea they should discuss with their dr the possibility of them having Ocular rosacea. The two can go hand in hand. There are a number of triggers for rosacea and you can have one or the other or both rosacea and ocular rosacea. I have rosacea and I did some research that found doxycycline is effective treatment. My dr started me on this 6 days ago. It should take 4-6 weeks to improve if the problem is ocular rosacea. This however has symptoms like lots of conditions- dry eyes, stinging, fatigue, burning, photophobia redness. Anyway the interesting thing is 1 day ago I started to see a lot of improvement. I’m not there yet though. What I did when I saw massive over night improvement was listening to binaural beats for physical healing. These are sound frequencies that resonate with our cells. I found this on you tube. I recommend Subscribing to Good Vibes.. Binaural’ . I am heaps better with the combo of everything I’m doing. Oh and more water. Lastly I am going to say what I think triggered my eye issue. I had my first Covid vax and had flu symptoms for a week. Then the eyes started . That was 4 weeks back. This is not to discourage people getting vaxed but what I will say make sure you are as healthy as you can be when you are vaxed. I’m sm worried about my 2nd dose in 2 weeks. I had blood tests to check for autoimmune disease markers and thankfully all good. These past 4 weeks have been hell, and I was seriously worried I could not work properly again (on a screen 8 hrs a day) nor enjoy simple things like watch a movie without eye strain and irritation. I’m a single parent, only 47 and I was petrified for my career and lifestyle. Judy thank you for the video again. Blessings!! I was so motivated with your fish oils results xxxx
Hi Christine! First...I did not suggest fish oil. Rather, I use algae (vegan) omega 3 DHA/EPA supplements. There is a difference. I do not suggest fish oils because of their high levels of mercury in them. So, I REALLY needed to clarify this one point.
Secondly, you sound like a carbon copy of me. I suffered from VERY serious rosacea for MANY years. In fact, most of my life. I have been through many years of antibiotic treatment, all to no avail. I too had ocular rosacea, so what you described was right on with my condition (For the record, I cleared up my rosacea long before suffering with dry eyes like I discussed in the video). After many years of suffering and getting worse and worse despite countless doctors' treatments, I found the answer for myself. It's all a matter of what you put in your mouth. Literally. First I tested my body's pH and I was extremely acidic. So, with that information, I actively pursued whatever it took to correct that problem. It took me a year alone just to wean myself off of the antibiotics. (My skin was addicted and would flare up even worse when I omitted the antibiotics. However, over time and with persistence, I managed to wean myself off of them, and it was the best thing I could have done for myself.) I turned my diet around to greatly increase whole plant foods that were alkalizing, and greatly reduce/omit foods that were acidifying. Over time, my skin improved in remarkable ways...all without medications. I wrote a blog post about it so I could document what I did and share my experience with others along with the tips I learned along the way. Maybe this will help you... www.judiklee.com/2014/07/23/rosacea-no-more-meds-and-my-skin-is-clear/ In more recent years I have found yet further ways to help cleanse my body and my skin is clearing up even further in ways I didn't know it could. So literally, the answer lies in what you put in your mouth...REALLY.
I too tried binaural beats. It may have helped me some, but I didn't notice obvious results like you did. I'm glad you found benefit in them :)
I don't blame you for being cautious about vaccines, especially with your reactions to the first one. You're in a real dilemma there, so my heart goes out to you on which way to go regarding the vaccine. It's a serious individual choice.
I hope all this has helped you in some special way. Thanks for watching and sharing your story. Best wishes to you and yours. Stay well :)
@@JudiintheKitchen thank you for your response. Yes you are perfectly right about the algae based suggestion in the video. I think I was ultra stressed when I went to the pharmacy and picked up fish oils but they are very high quality ones (I just checked on the pack- practitioner issued and very very low mercury). I will swap over to your suggestion however because it’s safer. My skin rosacea has never been very bad and I’ve used doxycycline for a brief period for a bit of a flair a few months back. I will take note about what you said about the antibiotic usage.. I agree with this. I am going to clean up my food more to reduce acidity in the body. Thanks Judi. Thank you for caring so much 😚
@@Christine-zu7fi Hi Christine! Yes...you pegged me right. I DO CARE, and possibly more than many people realize. My goal at this stage in life is to help others any way I can, so I truly appreciate your picking up on that. Best wishes to you in your endeavors. I truly hope you find answers to the problems you discussed, and that the omega 3 oils and dietary improvements help you in more ways than one :)
I will try thank you so much god bless you ,
Thanks for watching and commenting! I hope it works for you :)
Thank you so much for this video! I watched this a few months ago and purchased some omega 3 EPA and DHA and I no longer wake up with my eyes stuck together. It’s truly a miracle! Thank you 🙏
Oh Caroline, Thanks SO much for sharing your story! It will help to encourage others out there who are also suffering from dry eyes. I'm so glad this helped you!! YES!! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Blessings to you and yours :)
Hi there Caroline! What kind are you using? I am about to get some!
Judi-I suffer from the same type of dry eye you have. I go to a store and keep a tissue in my pocket to wipe my eyes! It's very embarrassing and frustrating! I am going to order some of the vegan supplements you discussed. I have been taking the Nordic Naturals brand of fish oil as suggested by my eye doctor. I am hoping this algae form will do the trick! Thank you for doing a video about this!
Hi Michele! I truly hope they help you! It's always worth a try. Since you've been taking fish oil, I would really like to know if these make a difference for you. If not, I suggest you take a serious look at your diet to see if you're getting enough beta-carotene or vitamin A. Dry eyes can also be caused by a serious vitamin A deficiency. So, if the algae epa/dha supplements don't do it for you, please check back with me if you're not sure about your diet. I can help with that one, for sure. Best wishes, happy holidays to you and yours, AND I look forward to heaving back from you over time :)
hi Michelle howz ur eyes now ?
@@peterobrien2537 they were not great. I had to get the PRN De supplements. I’ve been on them 2 weeks and they are helping!
@@Smmiller61206 thanks for replying , my dry eyes are over 90% cured with consuming 1 tablespoon Ghee daily and warm compresses daily for 4-5 mins
Some people supplement with fat soluble vitamins such as A, E, D, and K, but going to foods is probably the most bio-available route. Other things to look into are problems with absorption of fatty acids / fat soluble vitamins related to gall bladder. Stay hydrated, and stay mindful of insulin resistance....
Good tips! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
I was recently diagnosed with severe sinusitis and had to take medications. Those medications caused me to have severe dry eyes. I considered buying this and gave it a try. I saw a change a change within a week of using it. No longer have a blurry vision or eye redness. So happy I found this!
Hi Melissa! Thank YOU so much for sharing your experience! It may be helpful to others and is VERY enlightening to know! I'm glad this was helpful to you in resolving eye problems. Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Hello, Melissa. Did you have dry eyes? You tried which medicine?
@@leylarzazade There are lots of machines on Amazon. I’ll find out which one my student uses. It was $200. MY treatments are not cheap.
Thanks so much for this video! I have dry eyes and I'm desperate. I've seen 4 different eyedoctors, got all sorts of drops/methods to use at home but nothing works, not even a bit. I will take the omega3 daily now and see if it works.
Hi Astrid! I certainly hope this works well for you. I also tried doctors' recommendations, all to no avail. The omega 3's were the only thing that helped. I hope it's the answer for you too. Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Rosita cod liver oil will be a big benefit as it’s the best source of vitamin A and dha/epa.
@@cinna4given569 Thanks for watching and sharing :)
howz ur eyes now Astrid?
@@peterobrien2537 I didn't continue taking the omega3 pills but now a year later my eyes are still dry but less severe that it was. I can wear contacts every now and then (evening out) without much issues. I used to only be able to wear contacts for max 1hr. So there's improvement, but don't know why haha. But I wear my glasses 6days a week.
Hi Judi, thank you so much for this, just what I needed to hear!
I wonder, when being menopausal, would the omega’s etc. be just as beneficial? As during that time dry eyes are often related to a drop in hormones. But we can’t all go on hrt, so I’d prefer having what you are recommending..
All my best, many blessings to you🧡
Well, I'm in the menopausal category and they worked for me. I can't say if my situation was due to a drop in hormones...I never associated that with the dry eyes (not doubting what you said, just saying I never heard of the connection). It's worth a try! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Judi in the Kitchen Thank you fior your answer, Judi.
Yes, during menopausal years, many women experience dryness of mucous membranes, including the eyes. So thank you also for recommending those quality products, as eye drops are only of temporary relief. Blessings.
@@c.c.1900 Thanks again for sharing, CC. I agree that eye drops only treat the symptoms, not the cause, so they are only temporary relief (and frustrating to use). I do hope the omega-3s help you out :)
I'm learning TQ 🙏🏿 so much💖
You're welcome! Hopefully this video will help you out! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Thank you so much! It is really hard to understand what you were saying re the alit tip.. Olgo or whole go? Maybe holding the product up or writing it on a board as your talking would help people to know exactly what you are saying. I want get whatever made you feel better right away... thanks you so much again, great information!
Hi Pamela! Thanks for watching and sharing your insight. Sorry you had a hard time understanding me. Check out the links in the description box. I have links to a number of brands of vegan omega 3 capsules. I have taken them all and have had the same results no matter what brand (really!) so I usually let price be my guideline. I often end up getting the ZenWise brand simply because of the price point (6th link down from the top). I hope this helps! Take care :)
Do you get tears while crying or cutting onion?
Thank you for this precious video. I am going to order to try the algea pills you are talking about. It does sound like an excellent remedy.
I certainly hope it helps you! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
@@JudiintheKitchen Actually after I watched your video I did a thorough research. I realized that I do not eat enough Omega 3 foods in my everyday diet.
I immediately started eating Morocan and Portuguese sardines in olive oil every three days. I also have Flax oil and ground flax seeds a little every day.
My eyes are 70% healed and that is within 8 days. I am grateful that you took the time to share your experience.
@@jossiani84 Oh what a testimony! That's fabulous!! I'm truly happy for you that you found the answer to your dilemma. Thank you so much for watching and sharing your story :) Best wishes to you and yours :)
Do you get tears while crying or cutting onion?
@@jossiani84howz ur eyes now Jossiani? any luck beyond that 70% mark?
Interesting! After nearly 30 years of suffering from dry eye myself I have come to the conclusion that the problem is a secondary inflammatory response triggered by H pylori present in the stomach. Eating such things like Mustard, black pepper, coffee, and loads of other various spices will trigger the dry eye ‘flare-up’ for me. This inflammatory response may not manifest right away, but may take about a day to show up… which is why it took soooo long to figure this connection out! This was just a theory I had, so I went to get tested for H. Pylori, and I was positive. (No big surprise, because it is believed that nearly 70% of the world’s population is also infected). So why doesn’t everyone suffer from dry eye? Because there are several different strains of the H Pylori bacteria, and it is just a theory, but that these different strains cause the body to react in different ways. My grandfather, who raised me, also had burning and hurting eyes- I just assumed I inherited this from him… however, my eyes were just fine until about the age of 15! I remembered him putting cayenne pepper in a glass of water a few times a day, and drinking it. That is what I do now- Why? Because it actually helps the stomach, and temporarily inhibits the effects of inflammation in the stomach. I haven’t treated the H Pylori yet, simply because I am dealing with a myriad of other health problems, and just can’t justify taking all those antibiotics atm. I have tried to share my theory with other ‘dry eye’ sufferers, and they just blow it off instantly! Most days I am fine if I stay hydrated, meticulously watch my diet, and put caster oil in my eyes before bed. Some day I will get rid of the H Pylori… but until then, I cope, but with a new arsenal of knowledge about what works. I will try your recommendation as well! In my honest opinion it seems like most of the ‘dry eye’ community is totally unconcerned with finding a cure, and would rather learn about what drops will work best to treat the condition. I’m glad to hear that there is a truth seeker out there besides myself!
Hi John! Thank you so much for sharing your history regarding dry eyes and H. pylori! VERY interesting and something I hadn't come across before. This intrigues me, because I have suspected (years ago) that I was overloaded with H. Pylori, but for other reasons (rosacea). I will look into this. Again, I appreciate your sharing and I'm glad you found a way to cope with your health situation. It seems we ALL have something to cope with in one way or another. I guess it's part of being human. Yes, I agree that many people look for a simple whatever to stop a symptom without trying to address the bottom line. Looking for the cause of a problem has been an interest of mine since I was a child...really! And that's never stopped, but only gotten stronger over the years. Best wishes to you in your quest to find the bottom line to your dry eyes. If you try the omega-3 oils, please try to remember to share your results here. I'd love to know the results and your post will also help others out there! Take care :)
@@JudiintheKitchen Thank you for your response. I will be trying this soon, and I’ll let you know!
@@johnmcote Awesome! I hope it helps you out :)
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@@chandrashetty5867 ??
Thank you
Just came from eye appt yesterday because I can no longer wear contacts bv of dry eyes that started when I hit 40. He mentioned an eye plug procedure but I’m gonna try this instead . So glad I stumbled across your video .
Thanks for watching and sharing your story! I too am glad you found the video! It's certainly worth trying before resorting to tear duct plugs. I've encountered one person (so far) who had the plugs inserted. She was happy with them, but I AM aware that you have to consistently put drops or gels in the eyes to compensate. Why not address it with what the body needs instead? I truly hope this works well for you. Blessings to you and yours, and happy holidays :)
Maybe no one should ever wear contacts. The eye should not have plastic in it.
I just discovered the same thing!! Astounding!! Helps with dry mouth as well. Theratears dry eyes vitamins and within 72 hours, magical.
Thanks for watching and sharing!
Thanks a million for sharing this Judi.
Dry eyes for me were due to regular computer usage for official purposes.
I was also using eye drops which were progressively getting stronger, but i used it for only 4 - 8 times in a month.
The supplement works like a charm.
After taking the supplement, eyes feel so fresh. Earlier i used to have constant pain in the nerves around the eye - due to dry eye.
Note: I bought "wow omega 3 capsules" from amazon.in (in case any of you from india are are looking and are interested)
Thanks so much for watching and sharing! I'm glad you found an answer to your dry eyes! :)
Bro are you sure this will help?
@@samuraibaig yes it helped me
Give it a try
Wow costs 800rs, almost same as Dr consultation plus eye drops
Strange !!!
I swear
I complained about nothing all my life till last month when i take omega 3 + solpadeine for headache i began complaining from my eyes .
Hi sachhidananda, please let us know if this method helped you or not... We have made an WhatsApp group including many people who have dry eye problem, including myself, if you want to join please send a message on 8961437156. So that we all can discuss and win over this disease together.
Thank you...I follow vegetarian diet... Will surely try to include oils as supplements...
Thanks for watching and commenting! Best wishes to you :)
HiJudy, thank you for sharing this helpful information. Are you able to manage your dry eye symptoms by just using an Omega supplement or do you do warm compresses and eyelid scrubs? I would love to not have to do the scrubs and compresses. Will definitely look into the supplements. Thank you!
Hi Julie! Thank you for watching and asking! For me, the vegan omega 3 supplements did the trick. I tried the warm compresses and that did nothing for me. I've even had an eye doctor say he quit suggesting that since they do little for most people. This is why I did the video. It may not be the total answer for everyone, but it worked SO well for me (and still does) that I felt compelled to share the results with others. Another thing that can cause eyes to be dry is not enough carotenoids in the diet (vitamin A). It is NOT advisable to take beta-carotene supplements. it's best to eat lots of fruits and vegetables high in the carotenoids. Simple...look for color in the plant foods. Carrots, peaches, plums, red/black grapes, dark green leafy vegetables, cantaloupe, butternut squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, broccoli...get the picture? Load up on them too and hopefully that will do the trick for you, or at least help. I hope this helps and that you can find an answer that works for you! Best wishes and let me know if I can be of further help :)
I did the plugs a few times, helped for a few months, but the underlying cause is still there and the dry eyes return. I can’t wait till the stores open so I can buy the supplement.
I truly hope they help you. I agree...the plugs only treat the symptoms, not the cause. For that reason, I personally would not opt for the plugs...but for those who do, I hope they help :) Thanks for watching! Blessings to you and yours :)
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING!!! This is the only thing that has helped me. My type of dry eye is the kind where it stings keeping the eyes open, and I got to a point where I just wanted to keep my eyes closed and do warm compresses all day. This was truly the right solution for me as I've been vegetarian since birth so I guess I really did have a deficiency in the vitamins you mentioned. You are really a life saver as I was sure that my eye glands were functioning just fine--the science that you mentioned is the real deal. Sincerely, thank you for making a video to spread the word :)
Oh I'm SO touched by your comments! I'm truly glad this video helped you out and that you're doing better now! REALLY!! I'm grateful you found the video and I appreciate your sharing your story. Truly, it will help others out there too. Many blessings to you and yours :)
I will definitely try this... thank you
I hope it works well for you! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Agree. This started with a low fat diet. Anxiety disorders also cause this.
Interesting about anxiety disorders and dry eyes. Hmmm.... Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Thanku.. and it did work..
No more eye drops now.
Along with fish oil i used eye ointment.
Hi Kishan! That's fabulous!! I'm so glad you found a solution to your dry eyes!! Thanks so much for watching and sharing. I hope it continues to work well for you :)
@@JudiintheKitchen glad i found this video 😊😊😊😊😊
@@Kishankumar-ne5zr Me too! AND I appreciate your sharing, since it may help others out there too. Thank YOU :)
Your eyes arw completely cured
@@lakhbirsingh1063 not 100% ..
But u should give it a try .
Try Life Extension Brite Eyes III, N-acetyl carnosine that clears cataracts and lubricant glycerine that really soothe the dry eyes. A little expensive, but works wonder, better than the Norwegian fishoil i've been taking.
Thanks for watching and sharing!
@@JudiintheKitchen interesting solution though..fishoil or Omega-3. I tried the heavy Norwegian fishoil and my triglycerides shot up to 528, from normal 165, in 6 months...
@@pramuanchutham7355 I'm not suggesting fish oil. I believe your triglycerides did shoot up! I'm suggesting preformed DHA/EPA derived from algae. That's where the fish get their omega-3's from. Hopefully that won't raise triglycerides.
@@JudiintheKitchen thank you for clarification. I tried only DHA from squid...not sure if it affect triglycerides or not. Now i take only Krill oil with Omega-3 in phospholipid form.It's great for anti-inflammation like joint-pain.
@@pramuanchutham7355 Hopefully that will help you out! Best wishes to you :)
Thank you!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting :)
Right now I am listening repeatedly for the sheer hope this goes away. And yes I have bought the supplements. Day 2 today. I have bought a pharmaceutical strength one. Can I have cod liver oil also?
Hi Christine! Well I certainly hope this works for you like it did for me. I continue to take the vegan omega-3 capsules to this day and no longer have any eye issues. Keep me posted! Blessings to you and yours :)
Hello awesome video. Wich one of those products you posted you think is the best.? Im having a hard time with my eyes. Had surgery 3 months ago in my shoulder. Then because of that i developed anxiety and anxiety cause my dry eyes😔😔
Mi Marco! Thanks for watching and sharing! I'm sorry to hear about all your compounded issues. Hopefully the omega-3 DHA/EPA will help. Honestly, I don't recommend any one brand over another. I've used a variety of brands and have had just as good results with any brand, as long as I consistently take the supplement, regardless of brand. Personally, I let price be my guideline, while at the same time checking out dosages, trying to get the most for my money. Here's a brand I have used a number of times (again, there are others out there that are just as fine)... www.amazon.com/Vegan-Omega-Supplement-Support-Softgels/dp/B074N5JZK8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=zenwise+vegan+epa%2Fdha&qid=1624888824&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQ0hGVlNWSlpXQ01PJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDU5MjQ0RkxOTlI0VkpaQ1Q3JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMTgzMDAzRU4wVkdISkY5WVJNJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== I hope this helps! Blessings :)
Hi Judi, thanks again for the interesting video!!
May I ask, did you also get your tear ducts checked by a doctor? If they are clogged, there are ways to open them. And then taking omega 3 on top may help some of us here.
Hi C.C.! Thanks for watching and commenting! Well before I took the omega-3 supplements I had my eyes examined. The doc didn't say absolutely that I had clogged tear ducts, but did suggest I compress with a warm wash cloth. I tried that numerous times and for me, it did nothing. That's when I discovered the omega-3 supplements...after many "moons" of looking like I was crying all the time, they worked. Since then, I've spoken with other eye doctors about the same topic. One commented that he stopped suggesting the warm compresses because they did little good for most people, and that same doctor backed me up on the omega-3 supplements, which he also now recommends. Now, all that is not saying that clogged ducts aren't the problem for some people. I'm sure they are. However, from what I've learned, I believe there are far more people who are short on omega-3 fats than who have clogged ducts. So, it's worth trying both methods and seeing what works for you (or any individual). Thanks for the input on this topic! Best wishes :)
Amazing news!!
It worked well for me (and still does!). I hope it helps you in a big way :) Thanks for watching :)
I think for measures we should treat this problem from the inside and out! Omega 3 internally and warm compresses to open the glands of the eye for the external ♥️♥️
Agreed! Thank you for watching and sharing :)
Hi, Thank you. I have dry eyes. Have used every lubricant. My doctor put temporary plugs in.
After hearing what you said, I went to my supplements and got my Deva Brand no fish EPA and DHA. Took one. Earlier I took vitamin E. Evening Primrose oil and flaxseed oil. Something is going to help I pray.
Hi Anita! Thank you for watching and sharing. I truly hope you find the answer to your situation. I know it's miserable! Suggestion...to really know if anything specifically is helping you, take one supplement at a time to test it out. If you notice a change, you'll know for sure it was that item. If you take a number of new things at once and notice a change, then you won't know for sure which one did the trick. Of course, a combination of supplements may also be the key. It takes experimentation. Hopefully you'll find relief very soon and be able to get those plugs out! Blessings to you and yours :)
Do you get tears while crying or cutting onion?
@@medhikasingh6327 Yes, I do! That's normal. Thanks for watching :)
@@medhikasingh6327 Yes, I do.
@@anitarzepeda2579 how are you now?
It always strikes me in just my right eye and always after a period in which I lapse from my fairly rigid low carb diet, hence I refer to it as "carb eye". So, for my own version of dry eye, it seems a liver / vitamin A / vitamin B12 issue that only improves with getting blood glucose levels down again and removing rancid fried stuff from my diet.
VERY interesting, Jon! A very unusual scenario, for sure. I'm glad you found your own way to deal with it. Thanks for watching and sharing :)
do you think this is the same for blepharitis? very informative video by the way! (:
Hi Nanako! No, I don't think this is the same thing as blepharitis. The cause of blepharitis is different (often bacterial), although dry eyes can be a symptom of blepharitis. The two conditions are treated differently. Thanks for watching! I'm glad the video was informative to you :)
I'm going to get these as soon as I can. I was going to get them anyway but this morning one of my eyes are dry and a little itchy. This just started a few nights ago. I stopped eating fish for years but started back a little this year but maybe that's not enough. I am getting the one without carrageenan in it though.
Good for you! I truly hope it helps you out. Smart move on the carrageenan. Thanks for watching and sharing :)
I've been taking salmon oil for 25 years, but still get dry eyes at night in winter, until a few days ago, when I started to take hyaluronic acid (pill an serum). From the first day of applying the serum to the eye area, and then spraying water on to hydrate it, I've had no need to splash water on my eyes during the night.
Awesome, Wayne! I'm glad you found the answer for your situation! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
I also suffer from dry eyes, can you explain to me your method?
Hi! I take algae-based vegan Omega-3 capsules...the amount recommended on the package. It's usually two a day. I take one at a time with either breakfast or lunch, then the other at supper time. That's it! I have taken a variety of brands and found pretty much the same results no matter what brand I take. I have links to the brands I've taken in the description box below the video. Because I get the same results no matter what brand I take, I usually buy whichever brand has the best price at the moment. It's usually ZenWise brand. It's the 6th link down from the top. Note that I have no affiliation with any of the brands. I don't do that so people will (hopefully) trust my words as being true. (I am not swayed by dollars from potential sales). I take the capsules consistently and have been doing so since I started taking them before I recorded the video. With that, I'm no longer bothered with dry eyes. I certainly hope this helps you with your condition! It has worked wonders for me. Thank you for watching and asking :) Best wishes to you and yours :)
I'm lucky I've found a good doctor, he's also recommended omega supplements in addition to hot compresses. Thanks for the info, it is very helpful and great to see they made such a difference for you.
Thanks for watching and sharing! I truly hope your therapy works well for you! Best wishes :)
Hi judy what supplement are you taking out of the ones you listed below ? I just want to make sure i buy the one that will work . Thank you
Hi Alicia, Thanks for watching and commenting! Actually I think they will all work...it's just a matter of how much dosage is right for you. That takes a little time to try one and experiment. To specifically answer your question, I've taken the first one in the list and also the sixth one. However, I've taken others as well. Getting over the initial hurdle is the biggest thing, then just take some as a maintenance dosage. At least that's what I've done and it has worked for me. Regarding dosage, I normally take what is suggested on the bottle. I've tried taking more and didn't find it to be helpful. I hope this helps you out! Best wishes :)
Hey Judy, I'm back! So I researched a good brand, and have been taking them now for a week! Amazing results! My eye lid inflammation is so much better! My eyes aren't glued together in the morning either now! Thank you! This certainly doesn't eliminate the condition, but it really helps tremendously! So grateful! 🙏😄💎 This is really a game changer!
Fabulous, John! I'm so glad to hear the supplements are helping you out! Give them some time and your condition will hopefully improve even more...mind did :) Thank you so much for the update...it may help others out there who are doubtful. Take care and keep up the good work :)
Can you please share what brand you got? Thank you!
@@mariaparris2935 Hi Maria! Actually I have used a variety of brands and got equally great results, consistently. The first brand I used (and have ordered it a number of times since) was the Zenwise brand, the 6th link down in the Description Box under the video. Thanks for watching!! Best wishes to you :)
@@mariaparris2935 hi there! After doing a bunch of research on product ingredients, I decided to go with vegan Omega-3, by Amandean... It's the bottle with the silver metal top. I still deal with the dry eye and photophobia, but this product has helped enough for be to say that it's worth continuing it's use.
I completely agree with you. Its funny how the eye doctor specialists here in Germany also don't suggest omega3 tablets. We were just recommended eye pads and eyedrops. Guess the doctors have to keep the supply chain going.....Sad, but true.....medical science was discovered to help humanity, not extort them.....
Hi Amee! I couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching and sharing your insight :)
Hi Judy,
I wanted to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for sharing this! IT'S WORKING FOR ME! HALLELUJAH LORD THANK YOU!
After 5 eye doctors, multiple visits to eye specialist (driving hours to see "the best supposed specialist") having an ocular culture test completed to the tune of $10,000 (I paid $1,000) and 1,000's of dollars for eye drops, vitamins, wipes, sprays that did not work only being told the same story "Dry eye" because most eye doctors have no idea (horomones) play such a HUGE role in a our body functions (it's a synergistic effect) needless to say I was very sceptical about trying "another supposed vitamin remedy" but thought why not try it and see....and WOW, WOW, WOW, am I forever THANKFUL I did.
Even though I'm only on my 2nd day (1st day I took 2 as recommended and today 2 in the a.m. and 2 tonight and the difference ALREADY is unbelievable. My extremely red, blurry, watery, burning, itchy, runny, strained ocular surface eyes is almost miraculous... I'm blown away. SO AMAZINGLY THANKFUL to you for sharing this.
As I said above I'm only on my 2nd day (3rd dose) but the difference 95% amazingly better, what a difference, it truly is almost unbelievable.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU is not enough to tell you regarding how appreciative I am for you sharing this. I know it's still early in my taking the vitamins but the difference in only 3 doses is really truly AMAZING.
I purchased the Vegan Omega 3 Supplement (60 Softgels) - Algal Oil with DHA, EPA, Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids from Algae - Plant Based Vegetarian Alternative to Fish OiIl from amazon for those curious.
I believe alot of women and men go through eye issues as we get older and hormones for both men and women play a HUGE role in this. That was the trigger (looking back) to when my eye issues began. (Horomones dropping)
Again, THANK YOU for sharing this miracle remedy and may you be abundantly blessed 100 times over for the eyes/lives that will be significantly changed because of your sharing this life transforming information.
Mega blessings,
Shayne
Oh Shayne...You have me crying with joy over your story! I'm SO grateful that this helped you in such a wonderful way! I feel blessed by having been able to help you in such a profound way. I truly appreciate your sharing your story publicly. This will surely help others, and that is my biggest goal...to help others any way I can at this stage in my life. Thank YOU so much for giving it a try. We've both been blessed by your experience. Thank YOU again for sharing! Best wishes to you and yours. Spread the word!!!!!!!! :)
Which supplement did you take?
@@chasefreeman1136 Hi chase! I have taken many different brands of the vegan omega 3 DHA/EPA supplements and literally have found the same results with all of them. I usually let cost be my guide. The one brand I have taken the most was this one (which is in the list in the description box) .. www.amazon.com/Zenwise-Omega-3-Alternative-Marine-Source/dp/B074N5JZK8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=zenwise+vegan+omega+3&qid=1637780579&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A2SXK043AMYLMQ&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE5T0tXRFUwVUlZSUkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1MTk3MzQyUVRWVUYxMk44RVVDJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMTgzMDAzRU4wVkdISkY5WVJNJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much. I bought omega supplements and cod liver oil and with a few weeks my eyes are cured! Amazing!
Wonderful!! I'm glad that worked for you! It's amazing what can happen when you give the body what it truly needs. Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Cod liver oil is AMAZING!! It also provides natural Vitamin D. And I have noticed it gives me a little lift in my wnergy levels yoo. 👍✌ dont stop taking them
@@alma8655 Thank you Alma for chiming in! Your comments will help others :)
I found that years of built up toxins in the body it’s difficult for any supplement to absorb fully. While this may work for dry eye (and I’m going to try it), get your body cleaned out first with a colon cleanse and a liver flush. I’ve found Penny Kelly has the most practical methods. Then maybe and the stuff you have bought in the past may actually work as claimed.
Hi Pammy! I agree about the toxins in the body. We ALL have them! I have been going through a protocol for the last 11 months and it has helped in other ways. Thanks for watching and sharing your insight :)
Thank you, Judi. I've had dry eye syndrome for 20 years. Am gonna buy some omega oil capsules and try. Iris Russell
Hi Iris! I truly hope they help you as much as they helped me. Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Are you still suffering
@@mrinvestor1932 Thanks for asking but I'll keep that confidential
How do I get it... Please advise me yours is straight to the point! Thank you so much. But how do I get it.
Hi Victor! Please check the description box below the video. I have a number of links there to EPA/DHA supplements that you can buy on Amazon. I have taken a variety of different brands and have found equal benefits no matter what brand I've taken. Also, I follow the recommended dosage on the label. I usually let price be my guide. If it matters to you, the one brand I've taken more than other is the ZenWise brand, which is the 6th link down from the top. Thanks for watching! Best wishes to you :)
I've had dry eyes for years and have taken cod liver oil capsules for years and the capsules haven't done a thing for me. I take what the bottle suggests each day. My eyes have been so dry, with many of the symptoms you've described. I just saw my optometrist 4 days ago and was told my left cornea is scratched to the point where there's a small hole in it...Off to the eye specialist I go. So while this has worked for you, it may not work for everyone. I've literally gone through a dozen bottles of fish oil, all to no avail...In the meantime, I am using 2 kinds of preservative free eye drops, I-Drop every hour and Systane gel drops at night. I'm looking into the benefits of using castor oil (some eye drops have it in the ingredient list). No, not putting the drops IN my eyes, but gently rubbing on my eye lids and lashes...at least until I get to the eye specialist. Thanks for the video, I'm sure it will help a lot of people.
You're right. But unfortunately, cod liver oil is not the same thing as what I was taking...far from it. I was taking non-fish (algae) EPA/DHA supplements, not fish oil of any type. Now, with that being said, there are other causes of dry eye, such as vitamin A deficiency and lack of antioxidants in the diet. So, you are right in that one remedy may not work for everyone...so it's time for you to try something different! Best wishes to you :)
@@JudiintheKitchen Thanks so much for your reply...I thought Omega 3 cod liver oil was the same. I'll give the products you suggested a try. Of course I'll still be seeing the eye specialist. Have a great week and thanks again! 😃
@@lindaberg1695Yes, it would be wise to see an eye specialist! Best wishes to you :)
Eggs and omega 3 helped my eyes a lot, but still if I don't sleep enough my eyes are extra dry.
If I cut an onion I will cry all day long.
I can't apply any makeup.
I sympathize with you on your dry eye issues. I'm glad you found relief. Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Hi, in regards to the supplements you’ve linked in the bio, how many of the tablets do you take daily ?? What is recommended ?
I always take what is recommended on the bottle. It's usually 2 a day. I take them with meals, and separately, one at a time, usually at lunch and supper. Thanks for watching! I hope this helps :)
Judy which are you actually taking or you’re taking all in getting your results please and thank you?
Hi Sophia! Thank you for watching and asking! I have taken many different brands, such as the ones listed in the Description Box. I have gotten very similar results with literally any brand I have taken, and I always follow the recommendations on the specific bottle. I do not take more than is recommended. With that having been said, I usually let price be my guide. I have often opted for the ZenWise brand, really only because of the price point of the brand. Literally, no other reason! It's the 6th link down from the top in the Description Box. [Note that I have NO affiliation with any of the companies. My recommendations are purely unbiased.] I hope this helps! Best wishes to you :)
Just noting that while this may help some, it does not help everyone. I have the same problem Judi has, have had it for roughly five years, and it has gradually become worse. During and before that time, I have been taking prescription fish oil (omega 3 fatty acids) to help with coronary issues and triglyceride levels, 4 grams per day standard dosage. The prescription form is a purer and more controlled version of fish oil, as opposed to the highly variable product in typical OTC supplements. As I said, my condition has only grown worse, not better. Try Judi's approach if you haven't already, and I hope it helps you. Just be aware this is not necessarily the total answer to this problem. It's a complicated condition with multiple possible causes, and I haven't found a medical professional yet that claims to have a cure.
Thank you for watching and sharing your experience! Agreed...dry eyes can be due to different things. What about your Vitamin A/beta-carotene intake? Being severely short in vitamin A or beta-carotene (which is converted to Vitamin A in the body) can result in severe dry eyes. It's worth checking your diet to see if that's an issue. Best wishes :)
Thank you for informating me about that I will try to do your suggestions I hope everything will be fine for my eyes
You're very welcome! I certainly hope you find something that helps! Best wishes to you :)
Do you get tears while crying or cutting onion?
how r ur eyes now extreme gaming?
@@peterobrien2537 still have dry eyes tried omega 3 but didn't worked for me I'm trying to find solution
@@extremeytdev try warm compresses it helped me lots, also healthy fats like flax seed oil and walnuts :)
Hi Judy,
Thanks for sharing this information, I found it very informative and helpful! I used to have dry eyes only when I wore contacts, but now my dry eyes have evolved to dry eyes even when I’m just wearing my glasses. I’m not sure what caused the sudden change since I don’t wear contacts very often, but perhaps it was just a lack of omega-3 in my system and screen time. For the last week I’ve been suffering with dry eyes and it’s caused inflammation in my right eye. This sudden dry eye problem has only affected my right eye mostly, but is starting to affect my left eye as well. My optometrist said I should use lubricating eye drops to fix my problem, however I have heard using eye drops can cause your eyes to become dependent on the lubrication. I’m always looking for natural ways or vitamins to fix any issues I have and have not used eye drops yet. Unfortunately my eyes seem to be getting dryer, so I’ll probably have to refer to using eye drops until my orders of Vitamin A, Omega-3 supplements and other vitamins come. My question for you is, have you used eye drops before and if so I was told I should figure out what caused my eye dryness( like screen time ) to help me decide which eye drops would work best for my condition?
Hi Jaime! Thanks for watching and sharing your story! Yes, I absolutely HAVE tried eye drops...just about any one that you can name (all over the counter items). For me, at most, they only provided temporary relief. Nothing to brag about at all. I had been to a couple different eye doctors and their recommendations (of hot wash cloths to try to open clogged tear ducts) didn't work. Apparently that was not the problem. That's why I dug deeper into the cause rather than just treating the symptoms. For me, the answer was the omega-3 fats. At the time, I was hoping I got enough of the omega-3s from walnuts, flax seeds and chia seeds. I ate my share of them, but apparently it just wasn't enough for me. Hence, I tried the supplements. One eye doctor even commented that she stopped recommending the hot wash cloths because it never seemed to help anyone. She backed me up on the DHA/EPA supplements and said it was a good move. I opted for the vegan ones, derived from sustainable algae for a number of reasons (ie...sustainability, no mercury from fish (and I'm a vegan), and we're needlessly "farming" the oceans dry of fish). It worked for me.
You will need to do a little experimentation to determine what the bottom line is for you. I shared my story in this video because the results were so profound. And after suffering so long and trying so many things, this was the only thing that actually corrected the problem from the source. Eye drops can only be thought of as a temporary relief from the symptoms. But your body is not suffering from a deficiency of the drops. Use whichever ones provide you relief. But I would not stop there until I found the true cause of the problem. THEN you won't need the eye drops after addressing the cause. As long as your doctor said you don't have some type of infection in your right eye, nor a scratch on the cornea or something like that, then hopefully this is something you can resolve yourself. Taking omega-3 oils (DHA/EPA) will do you no harm. It's worth a try.
Also, Vitamin A is a good move too (like you ordered). If you're short on Vitamin A in your diet, it can seriously affect the eyes. If you eat plenty of colorful fruits and vegetables, they you are probably getting enough Vitamin A. Eating lots of fruit and vegetables is important for many reasons. IF YOU ARE A SMOKER, it is not wise to take beta-carotene (Vitamin A precursor) supplements. Years back, a research study testing the effects of beta-carotene supplements on smokers and non-smokers was actually stopped early because it was found to actually promote lung cancer in the smokers. It did not harm the non-smokers, to the best of my recollection. So, beta-carotene supplements are not often recommended for that reason. If you're not a smoker, then you should have no worries. I hope my long answer helps you out and answers your questions sufficiently. Do keep in touch, as I'm truly concerned for people with this problem and am eager to help in any way I possibly can. I would love to know if the supplements help you out. Give it a little time. [Note a disclaimer... I am not a doctor, nor do I pretend to be. I am a nutritionist who cares about people and am ready to help in whatever way I can!] Best wishes to you and yours :)
I just tried this over the last two weeks and it worked. I was putting in eye drops every 10mins. Now once a day. Before the omega 3's kick in, you'll need hylo-forte lubricating eye drops. Those will keep you sane until the omega 3's take effect. I doubled the dose for the first week (one in the morning and one at night). I used the algae based dha/epa omega 3 oil pills.
Hi Dorian! I'm SO glad you found the answer for you!! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience! Your comments will certainly help others :)
@@JudiintheKitchen thanks for the great video!
@@dorianhill2480 You're welcome, Dorian! Best wishes to you :)
Do you get tears while crying or cutting onion?
I will definitely come back to this channel and give you my review . Hope it works for me as well.
Hi! I certainly hope it works for you as well as it did for me! Thanks for watching and sharing. Best wishes to you and yours :)
can you give us an update?
@@Queef_Storm Sure! My eyes are fine with no issues to speak of. I continue to take my vegan omega-3 capsules daily (2 per day, as per the instructions on the bottle). The omega-3's were apparently the bottom line for me. Based on my training and personal research, if they don't address the problem, it's possible there is a vitamin A deficiency. In that case, it's VERY wise to start eating more beta-carotene-rich foods, such as pumpkin, winter squash, carrots, kale and other leafy greens, mangoes...any and all foods that are high in beta-carotene. It is NOT wise to take beta-carotene supplements, because they can be harmful to some people (primarily smokers). Because I eat a LOT of colorful fruits and vegetables, I knew that was not the bottom line for me...hence, the omega-3 (preformed DHA/EPA) supplements. I hope this helps!! Thanks for watching and asking. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to answer them if I can! Best wishes to you and yours :)
@@Queef_Storm yes it definitely helped so much! It's not 100 percent. But maybe over time it will. I have a job giving medications and it's sucks to have people thinking I'm high or stealing meds . But this has definitely changed things for me. It even makes me feel better. My eyes don't hurt anymore. I used to feel pressure. I feel light headed not weighed down and tired.
@@aliciamay1909 That's awesome! Really happy for you. Which brand of omega 3 supplement are you taking, if I may ask?
Thanks for the great video ,my dry eye condition came out of the blue ,two years ago , What brand of omega do you take Judi ? I’ve have seen 3 different eye doctors with out getting ant relief . Blessings 🙏
Hi! Sorry you are suffering from dry eyes! It's no fun. I've used many different brands of algae oil capsules and found pretty much the same relief from them all. I take the number recommended on the bottle. The brand I've purchased most was the one at the bottom of the list I included in the description box under the video. But I have used all of those brands. The only reason I have reordered the one on the bottom of the list so much is because of the price...it's usually the most reasonable. I hope this helps!! Take care :)
@@JudiintheKitchen Thanks so much ,lots of blessings ! 🙏
Please list here the brand name & where you buy the algal source you use. Thanks
Hello Bobbie! I have already done that. Look in the description box below the video. Click the "show more" link and it will open up the box so you can see everything that is there! Thanks for watching and asking :)
Cellphones, laptops and computers give us dry eye. Everyone is on their phones day and night. Reduce your cellphone time until your eyes return to normal. Take a fish oil supplement, flaxseed or an algae form of omega. The cellphones unfortunately created this nasty nightmare. If you take a high dose of omega you could have stomach issues from it. Do high dose for quicker relief and move to lower dose for maintance or start eating tuna a few times a week.
Hi Jason! Thanks for watching and sharing! Electronic devices may be responsible for some cases of dry eye syndrome, but I doubt it's the cause of all cases, mine in particular. Also, I don't advocate taking high dosages of any type of fat, omega 3's included. I always suggest taking what is recommended on the bottle. Thanks for contributing :)
I once read a forum where the remedy for dry eyes was the rub one eyelid against the other. The way you do this is try to pinch down your lids with thumb and forefinger, pull away from eyeball, and slowly move ghe finger against the thumb. Apparently this helps get the grit out of the ducts and cures the dry eye. Be careful not to rub to hard on the eyeball itself
That sounds rather tricky to do! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
If you tear ducts are clogged, this kind of thing might help. For a lot of people the ducts continue clogging. For them, the relief is temporary. A similar idea is to use warm, moist cloth compresses. Both can be done. Sometimes the condition will clear naturally when you do this, but not always.
@@ligafftheindifferent3495 Hi! Thanks for sharing! Yes, many eye doctors recommend warm, moist compresses to the eyes to unclog ducts. The eye doctor in my former town recommended that. Sorry to say it did nothing for me. My new eye doctor (in my new town) said he once recommended that, but stopped because he rarely saw it work for people. I'm not saying that it won't work. It may for some people. Just saying it did nothing for me, unfortunately. But it's always worth a try. Take care :)
@@ligafftheindifferent3495 Do you get tears while crying or cutting onion?
@@medhikasingh6327 Yes. By the way, I have perfected my personal methods. Rather than use a warm cloth, I put my head in the sink by the tap and use a cloth to redirect the water. I put my eye directly in the stream of water and make the water quite warm. I open the eye and blink too. The idea is to get the heat directly on the eyelids and ducts. The blinking may not matter, but the idea is to loosen and melt any blockage. Keep at it for 5-10 minutes Episodes that lasted for days or weeks seem to be over in a day or less. If you are feeling pain, you should turn the heat down, but you should have the heat right at that edge.
Can you share which supplement of omega-3 you use for your dry eyes? Thank you!
Hi Christine! I have used a number of brands, all of which are listed in the description box under the video. I have received the same results no matter which brand I've used. Also, I have taken the recommended amounts per the bottle, nothing more or less. I usually let price dictate which one I buy, and I have found myself buying the Zenwise brand more than others, and only for that reason. That's the 6th link down on the list. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your reply Judi! I read that Anthony William suggested Spirulina daily, however, Spirulina has been known to have neurotoxins in it, so I'm not sure what to look for in the store. I'm reading your reply and researching juicers. Thank you!
Hi Snow Bike! I appreciate your following up on the things I said :) If you're in doubt about spirulina, you could opt to take the brand Anthony William suggests...Vimergy (it's expensive to me). All that is certainly up to you. Best wishes in shopping for a juicer! There are a lot (too many) available to choose from. If nothing else, take a serious look at the slow masticating juicers. They will do the best job for you. Any brand of that type of juicer is a better option than the high speed type, in my opinion. You'll get more juice from your food and it will be a better quality when you use a slow juicer. Take care and let me know if I can be of help in any way :)
All these supplements look great but similar. Which do you recommend the most?
Hi Ellen! Yes...they are all similar. Honestly, I've taken a variety of brands (as you saw in the Description Box) and I got about the same results from all of them. I simply took the recommended amount as per the bottle. I usually let price be my guide. With that in mind, I've taken the ZenWise brand more than the others, simply because of the price (usually being the lowest). I realize this may not be the answer you were looking for, but it's the truth! I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and asking. I hope it works well for you, too :)
Hello from Russia🇷🇺🇷🇺! I’ve bought Cod liver oil supplements today as they contain both vitamins A and D and omega-3. I hope to see any improvements so badly as I’m only 17 and eye dryness ruins my life.. Thank you!
I truly hope it works for you! Thanks for watching and also letting me know where you're at in the world! It's fascinating to hear from others so far away. The internet truly makes the world a smaller place. Blessings to you and yours :)
How are you now? Did it worked for you? I'm having the same problem
@@angelaggarrido7816 Hi Angela! For me, I'm having no issues whatsoever. I continue to take the DHA/EPA (vegan, algae derived omega 3) supplements, 2 per day, as per the bottle recommendations. Even in the wintertime, my eyes are fine. The omega 3's fixed my problem. I hope they do the same for you! Thanks for watching and asking :)
@@angelaggarrido7816 it is working for me partially, but it didn’t solve the problem unfortunately. Sometimes I feel desperate because I’ve just turned 18 and I don’t wanna live my whole life like that. But I still hope to find a solution. If I got 30% better, then it means that this condition can improve, but more work is needed to be done. I hope you’ll be better and you can always write to me and tell how you feel
@@Kukikia17 thank you for answering and offering you support I started taking omega 3 less than a week ago and I am feeling a little better so I do see improvement also my doctor prescribed to my cyclosporine which is supposed to help your eyes to create more years and eyedrops for inflammation I do believe that omega 3 with time and patience will help but I am doing all I can. If you can visit you doctor maybe he can prescribe something to help as well. You can talk to me also, it's nice to know we are not alone fighting this condition and trying new things to improve
Hi Judi...
How many capsules per day should we consume and what should be the omega, dha and epa quantity in mg?
Excellent questions! I simply have taken whichever brand I could get for the best deal at the moment. Then I take the recommended number of capsules per the bottle's instructions. The amount of EPA and DHA varies between brands. I have had fine results with literally any brand I've taken. With that all being said, if your eyes are in bad shape, you may shop for one with higher amounts in them. (Everyone's situation is unique, so I can't say exactly how much would be right for you.) Sometimes they have as much as 1,000mg total omega-3 in their recommended serving (usually 2 capsules). I can only suggest that you take what is recommended on the bottle. You can opt to take more, but I would only do that temporarily as a precaution, so you don't overdo on them. I hope this helps. Try whatever brand you can buy and follow the directions on the bottle. Hopefully that will be enough for you. Take care and thanks for watching :)
thank you for the video. I am less likely to click on a physicians like. So thanks for being here.
Hi Melani! thank YOU for watching and sharing. I'm glad this video helped you out!
I have chronic blepharitis. I’m miserable with watery eyes every summer. I must wash my eyes with baby shampoo twice a day, use heat compresses as often as possible and take fish oil supplements. I recently started radio frequency treatments by my optometrist. I’ve been once and will go 2 more times. This is supposed to increase production of the oil glands. Interesting! Thx!
Oh my...you are suffering! I certainly hope your treatments help you out! Thanks for watching and sharing. Best wishes to you :)
hello, did the treatment work?
@@yasaklikanal Let's hope Vicky L S catches your question :)
Hello! So far, so good! My green eyes are very sensitive. I’m allergic to mold, oak and mountain cedar. In San Antonio, Mold is almost always high. Today we went to a baseball game and had a hard time. My eyes burned, but no watering. I’ve even been trying a little eye makeup now and then. I have my second treatment this Friday. My optometrist has a very good machine and the treatment included heat. As hot as I can handle it. As a bonus, the deep frown wrinkle is 80% gone!!! My neck looks better, too! I might buy a $200 machine that my former student has. She owns a salon and does makeup, and now radio frequency for skin tightening. I’m not sure if her machine uses heat. I’ll find out!
@@vickyls8132 WOW! Now that's a GREAT progress report! I'm glad you found an answer for your issue! Thanks so much for sharing, and many blessings to you and yours :)
I take now fish oil not expensive here in Australia started them again ,mobiles and tablets cause a lot of it
Hi Stephen! Thanks for watching and sharing! I'm glad you found something that works well for you :)
hello is kirkland a good brand? i just bought yesterday from online
Hi Kim! I can't speak specifically for any one brand. I checked out Kirkland and only found fish oils. Personally, I don't recommend fish oil because of the potential mercury content. That's why I advocate the algae based omega-3 preformed EPA/DHA supplements. The algae is where the fish get their omega-3 fatty acids and there's far less issue with any possible mercury in the algae based supplements. If you found algae-based omega-3s in Kirkland brand, then great! Thanks for watching :)