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Hi Dr Chua, have you seen studies on using GLA along Omega 3s for dry eyes? I saw Hydroeyes uses GLA (via black currant oil) and just got some black currant oil for much cheaper so I'm taking that along with Omega 3 and curious if theres good evidence for it
I have a blepharitis problem. My eyes are red, burning and stinging. There is dryness. What do you recommend me to do? Help me. I've been living like this for 2 years. I'm very bad.
1. Decrease screen time (every 20 minute blink break) 2. 3:20 Moisture chamber glasses and goggles (silicone eye cups preventing tears from evaporating, block pollen etc.., needs to be well fitted) like manufacturer sienna 3. Raise humidity in environment. Humidifier. In car air vent not facing face. 4. Warm compress 8:20 mark. Optimized when: atleast 104 deg (warm towel can cool off) dont want to heat too much for burn. Recommened 20-25 minutes 111 to 113 deg (ideal temp for warm compress) 1-2 x/days 16:04 experiment used a pizza thermometer. And checked temp of eyes as well as warm compress.. Reached eyelid temp ideal is 105 deg (i may use my silicone water bottle) he used electrical warm eye compress on high and eye lid stayed at 105 deg after 20 min. 5. 24 min mark. After warm compress do strong blinks. Counter traction massage using clean hands. 6. 27:00 minute mark. Omega 3 fatty acid oils. Flax..etc. research may not support evidence. Some people have said it helped 31:00 mark overall review What about eye drops?
If you get dry eyes at night, use Glad Press 'n Seal. Cut 2 squares off at least 2" larger than your eyes so they fully cover around your eyes. Press them on over your eyes before going to bed. They need to be big enough to cover the whole area around your eyes, not just your eyes. No air can get in making a complete seal around your eyes. Yes, they stay in place all night and are completely sanitary to use because nothing can get in under them. When you wake up, you will have a lot of moisture under them that kept your eyes moist all night long. They will stay moist until you remove them. It's more comfortable and cheaper than goggles and eye masks. I have MGD and RCE, and this works great. Good luck!
sounds like a good idea but I cant imagine putting plastic over your skin is good in the long term. Maybe the skin wont be able to breathe or other unknown side effects
I use Bruder moist heat compress. It's worked great for years. Microwave 20 seconds.Follow directions...I think it has silicone beads in it and is washable.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr Chua! You just saved me from spending $975.00 on a “Blephex” procedure “prescribed” by my Ophthalmologist!! You also confirmed my preferred selection of an electric heat mask rather than a microwave version recommended by the office salesperson. Thirdly, I now know that individual blister “vials” are more prone to contamination than Systane special packaged bottles. Your videos have given me the unbiased information and confidence to treat my dry eyes safely, effectively, and efficiently at home. I’m a very disciplined and frugal individual…I can do this! Thank you! I wish you abundant prosperity, love and light! 🙏🏾
Thanks Dr. Chua. This is by far the best video for treating dry eye symptoms naturally with scientific data to back them up. Please make more videos like this and give us recommendations of the products that we can try at home.
I have a blepharitis problem. My eyes are red, burning and stinging. There is dryness. What do you recommend me to do? Help me. I've been living like this for 2 years. I'm very bad.
@@bjrnironside318Have you tried going to an eye doctor, an ophthalmologist ? The doctor here suggests some natural remedies, such as blinking your eyes often, usingSome fancy special glasses that lock in moisture into your eyes. at the end of the video he has all of his suggestions typed up On the screen,so perhaps it would be easier for you to understand. Honestly, I don’t even know half of the things he’s talking about, and I speak English lol. Best of luck to you, let me know how it goes.
0:18 I have suffered from dry eyes for decades and recently developed surfer’s eye. The two issues are likely related. Diet has helped some, but it has never been enough. I write to celebrate true relief with the recommended compress. I have tried compresses before but my homemade compresses were always too hot/too cold and I doubt the sessions ever lasted 20 minutes. My compress arrived yesterday and I applied it right away. My eyes were literally so oily afterward that I could not focus. This morning, my eyes feel fabulous. This is the only true relief I have ever experienced. I bought the less expensive model which does not have a temperature reading. I used it one notch below max and it was perfect for me. Thanks so much for sharing this meaningful tip.
Hi, so glad to hear that the compresses helped you so much,.which one did you actually buy? Have sent a fortune on all the " latest" to improve dry eyes and other things, but am willing to try, from your positive and helpful testimony as well. Which one did you get? I live in Mexico, so it's not always possible to get things sent here unfortunately.
You know I was putting oil on my face because my skin was so dry! So once I quit doing that my eyes are totally fine. I had no clue that I was moisturizing way too much! Good to know about what you used…
Interesting! I apply an oily ointment (VitA-POS) to my eyes every night and sleep with an eye mask as advised by optometrist. When I wake up I have difficulty focusing until I've washed my face and applied some articficial tears. I guess that's a good indicator that it's actually working. (It's a pain in the butt when I wake up in the wee small hours and I'm trying to read what time it is!!》
Dr. Chua you're a beast. Thank you for actually trying to help people out instead of just trying to sell some stupid product. I spent $2k on LipiFlow and 3 sessions of IPL. But the optometrist didn't bother telling me about a simple electric heated mask...
Also, make sure it comes in a GLASS bottle. I’ve been putting castor oil drops in my eyes daily and it has definitely helped. I also started using the heated eye mask and gland expression daily and I’m getting very good relief.
@cxlmobileheadlightrestorat7906 I noticed foods are a huge factor to dry eye for me. I noticed dairy, chocolate, tea and heavy alcohol use triggers my dry eye. I use eye drops every day. Morning and afternoon. Sometimes, even before I go to bed if I feel like the dry eye is coming. So 2-3 drops a day.
I found the Aroma electrical compress on Amazon last year. I’m a patient and told my eye specialist and optometrist about it! It’s amazing. But… I had only been using it for 10 min. Thanks! Going forward I’ll use it for 20 min. EXCELLENT video! 😊
Thank you Dr Chua. You obviously care deeply about your profession and your patients. As the video indicates you are willing to go to any length to help them. God bless you.
I am now on cpap therapy as of three months ago and have had severe dry eyes for a long time....I started putting a wet face cloth on my eyes at bed time to stop the extra air movement and voila it seems to have cured my dry eyes. It can be warm...cool...whatever...just seems the moisture has greatly helped my dry eyes. I replace it whenever needed during the night until morning (if up to the bathroom or turn over and lose it). It is well worth the effort.
@@silviaoropezaruiz I just soak s large wet face cloth at bedtime...fold it two or three times after wringing out the excess water and lay it over my eyes after my cpap mask is on...works great for me.
This video is absolutely eye-saving. Very technical and interesting. I even looked up your CV and you certainly check out professionally, so thank you for sharing your information with the public and helping to avoid/treat dry-eye disease. Do you think preservative-free artificial tears are better than just ordinary over the counter, artificial tears? And if so, how are preservative-free tears more beneficial, or less injurious, to the eye? Again, another stellar video for the public to learn and help prevent eye disease. Thank you! A four-star learning experience. 🌟🌟🌟🌟
The electrical eye mask is so easy to use, you can add 'moisture, kick back, listen to music. Not that pricey either. I learned more from Dr. Chua than 4 visits to different eye docs. Great ideas, so easy to listen to, the best online /bedside manner on YT. I have 'dry eye' but 90% blocked tear ducts. Wind makes me tear and I'm 3,000 miles in 2 yrs of e mtn biking, ski 60 days a year, play tennis a very dry Utah environment. Glad to wear goggles vs tearing at speed! I'd like to avoid bleph /DHR surgery if possible, so these tips are great.
What I'm doing more often to help my eyes is standing in the shower letting warm water run on my eyes and face. It helps my sinus problem and my eyes and it's so pleasant. Never measured temperature, but feels so good. Really good video. I've had my doctor tell me the same things you're saying but often I miss the key points. I don't think I'm incapable of learning... honestly I just don't want to change my viewing habits.
I have dry eye and blepharitis since cataract operation. I have been in pain/discomfort for months. I recently bought moisture chamber glasses and wear them every day they have certainly helped. I also bought the moisture chamber sleeping goggles and I wake up with my eyes moist, they also help. Before wearing these glasses I could not go outdoors when it was windy or when the weather was cold. I have seen an improvement over the last couple of week, but it is a very slow process. I have to have a cataract operation on my other eye, but at the moment I am waiting to see if the surgeon can do it due to my dry eyes.
If you have sleep apnea and use a c-pap you may have air blowing through the overflow into your eyes all night by ricocheting off pillows. Horrible dry eyes. Get a sleep mask and cover your eyes.
ONE thing occurs to me: This is pure vanity. How does the massaging affect our skin? I am in my 70's and honestly, am concerned about pulling on this delicate skin. I fear I will cause stretching and add to the look of aging....any opinion on this?
Thank you for creating such an excellent, informative, easy to watch video! After struggling with dry eyes for nearly a decade, I can’t recommend it highly enough. ❤
Thanks so much, Dr. Chua! This video is so helpful. I will try your recommendations. You've given me some optimism that my dry eye can be improved with the right care.
This is the best video! Thank you so much. Omega 3 works! I had dry eye so bad. It takes a bit but if you keep taking them you will notice a difference! I am 71 and they really helped me! Other Opthamologists are recommending this too. Thanks again but remember it takes a bit for the Omega 3 oils to work. Warm compresses work too! Excellent video and very handsome young man! I do everything with good results. I want to get the mask that heats with the cord soon. It takes 3-6 weeks for the Omega 3’s to work.
I've been taking Omega 3 for eons n my eyes are still horribly dry but I'm pretty sure I need a CPAP cuz my everything is terribly dry n my snoring even wakes me up, it's so loud but it is sorta like purring which I love. My asthma causes my lungs to sound like kittens crying so I think it's all telling me I really miss having cats. I'm gonna adopt some more soon 🙏😍😺
@@emoore4jesus lol loved the ending of your reply - fyi if you think you need a cpap - they have in home testing for sleep apnea now that is very easy - a doctor is needed to order the test and they send you a simple monitor to wear with clear instructions and a help line. They send your doctor a report and if you need one they send you a device - I had insurance and there was some out of pocket cost , but treating sleep apnea is important, potentially life saving ❤
Absolutely love this! Great info, doctor interested in helping patients save money, willing to change his opinion when he learns more info available - priceless. Curious if you have any opinion about the new research that manaku honey in Optimel eyedrops can help dry eye? A neighbor whose husband with a beard who was on oxygen was severely burned when his smoking caused a fire. He healed completely with no burn scars. Since then I keep manaku honey on hand for any skin injury. It's expensive but goes a long way.
Thank you so much for your explanation. I worked in a clean room for over 15 years and have very dry/ watery eyes. I was told to use heat compresses but was never told on how to use them… so thank you again I will give this method a go.
Thank you for this info. I've spent the past number of years dealing with dry eye that has been getting worse through the years with no relief. Even the recent 2 month treatment of Oxevate did nothing (thankful that insurance covered the $250,000+ cost). Since then I've started doing my own research on the subject and discovered you and a few other doctor's that are really providing useful and helpful info. I've learned so much that I wish I had learned sooner. Again, THANK YOU!
I'd rather believe all these people's experiences any day, than any so called Medical Investigations. They'll be pushing their recent drug discovery soon as the always do. Thanks to all of you and your helpful suggestions.
Thank you so much for this video! My eye doctor told me that my dry eye was so severe that my eyes were literally peeling. We tried moisturizing drops, steroid eye drops and ointment, and she suggested that I wear an eye mask when I sleep at night. After all of that, my eyes got worse, so she suggested that I wear contact lenses to help, but also letting me know that it was just a “bandaid”, and wouldn’t cure the problem. Within 10 seconds of putting the contacts in, there was a miraculous difference in my eye comfort! Before, I didn’t even want to open my eyes because it was so uncomfortable, but it provided a layer that has truly helped me immensely! I definitely will be trying some of your recommendations to see if it will help alleviate the discomfort in a more permanent way. Thank you again for your time, research and advice! God bless you! 😊
What contact lenses did you use? Please reply as i am desparate to try something else nothing is working. Was it daily disposals or monthly etc and what was the brand name? Thanks
@@louiser6155 my eye doctor prescribed monthly contacts, Alcon Total 30. I wear them every day (and night) for six days, and remove them on the seventh day to clean and soak them for at least 6 hours, and give my eyes a break from the contacts. I hope this helps!
Hi. Out of nowhere, I got very severe dry eye; one day it just hit me really hard and I was diagnosed with dry eye. Eye drops, gels, wouldn't work. I then tried the Low Light Level Therapy and it gave me big relief for about two weeks before I started feeling bad again. I also made lifestyle changes. I drink much more water, sleep earlier (except tonight lol), lessened screen time. I also clean my eye lids twice or 3 times a day with Ocusoft Hypochlor and use heat mask once or twice a day. Turned off ceiling fans, bought a humidifier, avoided ventilation to my face. Basically I do most of the things that are mentioned in this video. This is the first time I watch this video but I can say that this amazing doctor's advice is really good. Never tried gland expression nor sealed my eyes with goggles. I do use now glasses that cover most of my eyes from getting debris and air from hitting them directly. Doing all of this, I can say that I am feeling almost back to normal, with very, very minimal eye discomfort. Take care 👋
😇 Your suggestions are really great. I find that in addition to those, the use of moisturising cream like "Vaselime Extremely Dry Skin Rescue" applied over the closed eyelids on a regular basis is also highly effective in reducing the symptom of itchy gritty eyelids.❤ Dr Looi
Thank you for this comprehensive video! Moisture goggles and a humidifier are now part of my routine, but I'm still figuring out whether hot compresses work for me or make things worse. If I want it to work, I might as well do it right and try an electrical heat mask to provide the consistent "slow cooker" warmth. To prevent it from making inflammation worse, I have tried to use a microwavable mask in combination with a silicon eye mask and some eye drops to keep my eyes moist and prevent the hot mask from burning my eyeballs. So far so good. Now I'd like to try this in combination with an electrical mask. But sometimes a cold compress might be what I need more to calm down the infected eye first.
I have the same issue. I used an electric heated mask and it made my eyes so much worse! Its sending me crazy i cant figure out what is best, esp when these masks are recommended.
Taking one tablespoon of artic cod liver oil every day and massaging a tiny amount of pure castor oil around my eye area upped my Mybomian (spelling?) gland production . This improved my dry eye far more than any humidifiers or steam goggles or drops. Doing this for 3 months improved my dry eye disease by at least 80 percent. It feels like a miracle after chronic discomfort that felt like I had crushed glass in my eyes for years. Grateful.
Fantastic video!!! Thank you so much! I’ve been microwaving the beaded bag and it stays hot for 20 minutes or more. I’ve been putting castor oil drops in my eyes and have found it also helps BUT I only use COLD-PRESSED ORGANIC castor oil with a syringe in a GLASS BOTTLE that says “Hexane Free” and I’m extremely careful not to contaminate the dropper in any way.
I have cold pressed hexane free organic castor oil here that I use on my face. Do you put straight castor oil into your eyes or dilute it with something? Does it leave your vision blurry?
@@lauriej4597 Only my right eye suffers dryness, because of the way I used to sleep facing my Hepa filter. It would blow air at my face, but only my right eye was fully exposed. Since I only put the castor oil in one eye, the blurring doesn’t bother me. I would recommend only oiling one eye at a time. However, I have found the heat packs are by far the most effective for me. I hope you have success, because my right eye can be so painful in the morning, that it feels like my cornea is about to rip off.
I had eye allergy and that also gives me dry eyes. I did IPL and really it did worked. But at home what I did my self did worked the best. I used warm compress every night for over 5 months. It actually started worked just over month. Significantly improved. I went to see an dr after one month of using warm compress my tear films was over 10 second. I still get eye allergy but no more dry eyes. I do take flexiseed oil. It’s the best. I have changed my diet. Drink a lots of water was the gold method as well. But my 1 and great method is warm compress. I only use the one from chemists and I put it in microwave and I fall sleep with it. It feels good and it worked 98%. ❤ so good luck. There is always are cured to anything if you keep positive mind set also. Our body can heal it self. Just give it time. And never forget to take you fish oil or flexi seed oil. 👍🏼 Thanks for you videos. Loved it
Your video helped me out tremendously thank you! Since I couldn't go to the store right away I filled a sock with about half a cup of rice. I tied the sock opening and placed it in microwave for a minute and half. Make sure it's not to hot for you and place on eyes.
Thanks for this video! It cleared so many of my questions. Appreciate how you take time out to share this knowledge. Please keep on doing 👍 Best videos for eye problems
this is the most comprehensive video i've ever watched on this subject! I want to ask, I read UV also worsened dry eye, do you think thatis the case? I know it makes symptoms worse, such as light sensitivity, but does it actually play a part in the drying itself? thank you! edit for spelling :)
Thanks for this great video comparing the different heat packs for dry eyes. I love that it was based on various studies for the optimal temperature and duration. I used to use one that you microwave but recently bought the Aroma season one you tried and it seems to be more consistent temperature wise. Now I just need to be more consistent and use it every day! The struggle is real. 😂
Could you make a video about digital eye strain/ dry eyes and how you could make your environmental friendly to your eyes? For ex : back light or bias light etc. You're the best judge. Thank you
I taped shut my eyes that worked perfectly SO I need to find out a solution so my eyes are sealed properly when asleep without using a mask or anything at all. What causes the eyelid muscles to be weak and how can I strengthen them. Is there inflammation that prevents them from shutting properly, if yes what causes it? What are the reasons for eyelids to not shut while asleep?
New subscriber here. I was born with ptosis and have dry eye as a result. Thank you Dr. Chua for explaining complex topics in such a clear and succinct way!
Thank you for so much detailed information. Have suffered from dry eye for the past 10 years. Was told it was due to having Lazer surgery 28 yrs ago to correct near sightedness but also bc of numerous medications including a water pill and Omega3. Was told by specialist to use Systane Gel drops and warm facecloth compresses which provide only short term relief. Also had placed a humidifier in my bedroom. I can’t wait to implement your recommendations! Thank you so very much from a grateful person from the Canadian 🇨🇦 Prairies.
You should get a kickback. I just ordered the eye warmer thing. I'm glad I stumbled across your videos. Your common sense, practical approach and easy going style make a nice change from so many videos I've watched.
Since I wasn't able to buy any of these heating products where I live, I found that I can heat a clean smooth small stone on a stove. When it gets heated I wrap it into a towel, and it can be hot enough for some time then I put it onto a stove again. It definitely holds heat better than a towel wet with hot water.
Doesn't it seem strange that the melting point of the oil is above normal body temperature? The oils that were sampled, were they taken at random or from people suffering from dry eye? I'm wondering if there is an underlying problem that is causing the composition of the oil to change, and therefore its melting temperature.
I love your videos, and thank you for being so thorough, direct and to the point. You don't waste ones time with a bunch of double speak, making me literally want to watch the information you supply. If only some others, whom say they care, would be so considerate and concerned with the public good.
Thank u Dr Chua… I’m using the aroma season but still I have dry eyes 😢… now I put ointment at daytime coz the liquid doesn’t help me anymore.. I had 2 lipi flow procedures already but still.. I’m suffering with dry eyes.. I’m feel bad 😔
My eyes are fine unless I watch TV,use my IPhone or iPad. If I wear dark lenses it does not become as blurry but still happens after a longer period of time. What do you think. Blue blockers do nothing for my blurry eyes.
This 68 year old just found your channel. I am so sorry I did not live in your state. Your advice was excellent! I really appreciate everything you’ve talked about. And I will try some of these excellent ideas 👏
105 degrees maximum. R u sure ? Massage daily. after washing one's face. Do a daily crying episode method can relieve dry eye. ( olive oil & grapeseed oil.) Put on eyelids night time. B vitamins & Traceminerals taken internally. Take Choline with your healthy meals daily. The LIVER functions is involved with nutrients in blood flow to & from eyes . Every bit of advice is useful. Thanks SO MUCH for your knowledge and time for Us!!! 😊😊😊😊
Love the video. This is the type of experimentation that needs to be done! Since I eliminated my need for corrective lenses (wore -3.75 D contacts for 20 years) I developed dry eyes that keep me just out of reach of consistent 20/20. You can use eye cups or an eye “dam” filled with warm ghee or castor oil, with a couple drops of tea tree oil (shown to kill the bacteria that causes blepharitis) and this method keeps its temp for a much longer time than most eye masks. And you can open your eyes periodically. Of course, it’s a lot messier and expensive, but once or twice per week feels wonderful. That electric compress seems ideal for a daily regimen though and I’m going to pick one of those up. Thanks for the extremely informative video and actually measuring the temperatures and researching what they should be. Improving the health and function of the visual system, I have found, is very dependent on staying within specific parameters, it’s an amazing feedback system! (Adding that schools are a terrible environment for the eyes. Dry air and those low lux fluorescent light are horrible for vision!!!)
@@kristenconahan1841 What you need to understand is that the scleral matrix “remodels” itself in response to the location of the focal plane presented to the retina. If the focal plane is behind the retina as in myopia, the eyeball “lengthens” (although this is misleading terminology) to move the retina backwards toward the focal plane. What actually happens is the retina and sclera thin out and the interocular pressure balloons the eyeball in the direction of the thinner matrix. A big negative to this is that blood flow is reduced to the retinal as the vascular it’s of the thin regions is reduced. The genetic pathways responsible for this dynamic shortening or lengthening are already well researched. The initial reason the focal plane is pushed and stuck behind the retina is due to an unrelated ciliary muscle. Call it a spasm, a cramp, stiffness, fatigue, whatever, but too much stress on the ciliary (which contracts to shape the lens for nearpoint vision) and not frequently focusing into the far distance is the basic recipe for disaster. Optometrists will give you negative diopter lenses to pull the focal plane forward but this just eliminates any possibility of your ciliary muscle relaxing. And now when you read or otherwise engage your close up focus for extended periods while wearing your lenses, you just continue to push the focal point backwards , and the eyeball will stretch back to meet it. Now myopia has become structural, based on the shape of the eyeball as well as the cramped/stiff ciliary muscle. To remedy this situation, two basic things need to be done. The eyeball needs to thicken and shorten to bring the retina forward. This is accomplished by wearing weaker lenses, 1/4D to be exact, for about 6-8 weeks. During this period you just need to repeatedly coax and stimulate your eyes to just overcome that little bit of blur by relaxing and shortening a little bit. It works. Repeat until you are under -1D. At that point you may introduce specific ciliary stimulation/relaxation techniques (quite basic exercises that target total reconditioning of focal mechanism) to achieve 20/20 or better.
I have blepharitis: do you use an eye bath and fill that with the oil and the tea tree and then wash the eye with it like an eye bath? As in, does it go in the eyes?
Thank you for this excellent information. I have been doing most of what you advise for some considerable time with beneficial effect. However I have found that a heated eye wand with gentle vibration mode has been superior for me than a heated mask. There are some now on the market in the UK not sure how widely they are available. Thought this might help some who may wish to give these a try.
Simply use steam for 5 to 10 min to moist the eye apply licrygel..keep eye closed..plly good moisture to seal the moisture ..help enormously.. Refresh tear eye drop..take good amt of sleep..it all helps... I hv sjogren for last 15 yrs..surviving like this..
Great video, super info and presentation, Dr. Chua. If I lived near LA, I'd definitely be in to see you. I have dry eye and need cataract surgery, know best not to have dry eyes for that but my doc seems to be unable to suggest anythings to help me.
Fabulous information, thank you from the bottom of my heart. cant wait to try your suggestions. i wore contacts for 50 years and miss them terribly. dry eyes started 3-4 months ago. i also use tretinoin on my face but not particularly close to my eyes. im female, 63 so a convergence of risk factors.
Can you recommend a moisture chamber goggle you can recommend besides Ziena? I'd like to find moisture-chamber goggles I can wear while I sleep. Thank you so much for this excellent video!
Thanks so much for this video Dr Chua!❤ The aroma season compress is really helpful and I follow your advice on the eye blinks and massage the oils ftom the eyelids/gland expression ❤️😍 Feel much better! Thank You 🙏❤️😍
There is an eye mask on Amazon with heat pads that heat themselves to the correct temperature. The mask has eye holes so you can see. It is specifically for dry eye treatment. It works great.
I am from india🇮🇳 I am.having frequent visit to my doctor..and he said..we can't say anything...what i am paying for 🤷. Should i have to say i can't pay u.. Suffering from d.e from around 7months.. I found ur video really helpful...thanks for d work that u r doing... Wishes from heart to u..
Great resume! Congratulations and keep doing this amazing service. Any plan about a Prism glasses video for displaced dual vision? I'll be always here! Thanks
Great information, from a brilliant and gorgeous young man! What about plugging the tear ducts? Overnight gel for my dry eyes seems to give me the best results.
I have extreme dry eye and am under an ophthalmologist’ care. Your video was very informative. But… my main problem is constant watering; sometimes lots of watering. You didn’t mention watering. Is that dry eye? I also get pus with the water. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The feel good eye (can’t think of the last word except warm compress feel so good) sire have enjoyed your information 🎉thanks I have glaucoma an will be blind in three years dr told me.
Great in-depth, info doctor! Thanks for doing the experiments👍💪... Canceling the wet towel, buying the electric compress. I would put more faith into the omega 3 supplements. I don't trust studies nowadays. I enjoyed much the video you have a beautiful energy and critical thinking! Keep it up! 🎉💪👍
Excellent information! I found the explanation of how to massage the eyelids properly extremely helpful. Thank you for providing such a practical and cost-effective guide.
Thank you so much for this video Dr. Chua, This was so informative and isn’t discussed in the ophthalmology office. When I went, they just offered the best dry eye drops to buy that weren’t recalled
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Hi Dr Chua, have you seen studies on using GLA along Omega 3s for dry eyes? I saw Hydroeyes uses GLA (via black currant oil) and just got some black currant oil for much cheaper so I'm taking that along with Omega 3 and curious if theres good evidence for it
I have a blepharitis problem. My eyes are red, burning and stinging. There is dryness. What do you recommend me to do? Help me. I've been living like this for 2 years. I'm very bad.
I swill start IPL treatments soon. What is your take on the treatments? Thanks, Marie 😀
Preservatives free eye drops. Please make safe eye compress products. Organic materials. Dr. Patryce
Good information ty
1. Decrease screen time (every 20 minute blink break)
2. 3:20 Moisture chamber glasses and goggles (silicone eye cups preventing tears from evaporating, block pollen etc.., needs to be well fitted) like manufacturer sienna
3. Raise humidity in environment. Humidifier. In car air vent not facing face.
4. Warm compress 8:20 mark. Optimized when: atleast 104 deg (warm towel can cool off) dont want to heat too much for burn. Recommened 20-25 minutes 111 to 113 deg (ideal temp for warm compress) 1-2 x/days
16:04 experiment used a pizza thermometer. And checked temp of eyes as well as warm compress.. Reached eyelid temp ideal is 105 deg (i may use my silicone water bottle) he used electrical warm eye compress on high and eye lid stayed at 105 deg after 20 min.
5. 24 min mark. After warm compress do strong blinks. Counter traction massage using clean hands.
6. 27:00 minute mark. Omega 3 fatty acid oils. Flax..etc. research may not support evidence. Some people have said it helped
31:00 mark overall review
What about eye drops?
If you get dry eyes at night, use Glad Press 'n Seal. Cut 2 squares off at least 2" larger than your eyes so they fully cover around your eyes. Press them on over your eyes before going to bed. They need to be big enough to cover the whole area around your eyes, not just your eyes. No air can get in making a complete seal around your eyes. Yes, they stay in place all night and are completely sanitary to use because nothing can get in under them. When you wake up, you will have a lot of moisture under them that kept your eyes moist all night long. They will stay moist until you remove them. It's more comfortable and cheaper than goggles and eye masks. I have MGD and RCE, and this works great. Good luck!
sounds like a good idea but I cant imagine putting plastic over your skin is good in the long term. Maybe the skin wont be able to breathe or other unknown side effects
awesome tip!
i use cotton pads slightly moistened and then apply saran wrap on top. Not for sleeping but as a daytime resting treat .
I use Bruder moist heat compress. It's worked great for years. Microwave 20 seconds.Follow directions...I think it has silicone beads in it and is washable.
So this is useful.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr Chua! You just saved me from spending $975.00 on a “Blephex” procedure “prescribed” by my Ophthalmologist!! You also confirmed my preferred selection of an electric heat mask rather than a microwave version recommended by the office salesperson. Thirdly, I now know that individual blister “vials” are more prone to contamination than Systane special packaged bottles. Your videos have given me the unbiased information and confidence to treat my dry eyes safely, effectively, and efficiently at home. I’m a very disciplined and frugal individual…I can do this! Thank you! I wish you abundant prosperity, love and light! 🙏🏾
I don't know English. What exactly is explained in this video? Do you have any suggestions? Could you please tell me what to do for dry eyes?
This is by far the most helpful video for dry eyes. Thank you! 🥺❤
Thanks Dr. Chua. This is by far the best video for treating dry eye symptoms naturally with scientific data to back them up. Please make more videos like this and give us recommendations of the products that we can try at home.
I don't know English. What exactly is explained in this video? Do you have any suggestions? Could you please tell me what to do for dry eyes?
I have a blepharitis problem. My eyes are red, burning and stinging. There is dryness. What do you recommend me to do? Help me. I've been living like this for 2 years. I'm very bad.
@@bjrnironside318Have you tried going to an eye doctor, an ophthalmologist ? The doctor here suggests some natural remedies, such as blinking your eyes often, usingSome fancy special glasses that lock in moisture into your eyes. at the end of the video he has all of his suggestions typed up On the screen,so perhaps it would be easier for you to understand. Honestly, I don’t even know half of the things he’s talking about, and I speak English lol. Best of luck to you, let me know how it goes.
0:18 I have suffered from dry eyes for decades and recently developed surfer’s eye. The two issues are likely related. Diet has helped some, but it has never been enough. I write to celebrate true relief with the recommended compress. I have tried compresses before but my homemade compresses were always too hot/too cold and I doubt the sessions ever lasted 20 minutes. My compress arrived yesterday and I applied it right away. My eyes were literally so oily afterward that I could not focus. This morning, my eyes feel fabulous. This is the only true relief I have ever experienced. I bought the less expensive model which does not have a temperature reading. I used it one notch below max and it was perfect for me. Thanks so much for sharing this meaningful tip.
Hi, so glad to hear that the compresses helped you so much,.which one did you actually buy?
Have sent a fortune on all the " latest" to improve dry eyes and other things, but am willing to try, from your positive and helpful testimony as well.
Which one did you get?
I live in Mexico, so it's not always possible to get things sent here unfortunately.
You know I was putting oil on my face because my skin was so dry! So once I quit doing that my eyes are totally fine. I had no clue that I was moisturizing way too much! Good to know about what you used…
Where you purchased it from
Interesting! I apply an oily ointment (VitA-POS) to my eyes every night and sleep with an eye mask as advised by optometrist. When I wake up I have difficulty focusing until I've washed my face and applied some articficial tears. I guess that's a good indicator that it's actually working.
(It's a pain in the butt when I wake up in the wee small hours and I'm trying to read what time it is!!》
@@reasonjowhich brand?
Dr. Chua you're a beast. Thank you for actually trying to help people out instead of just trying to sell some stupid product. I spent $2k on LipiFlow and 3 sessions of IPL. But the optometrist didn't bother telling me about a simple electric heated mask...
Dr. Chua, have you ever researched using castor oil (must be organic, cold pressed and hexane free) drops for the eyes? .
Wondered same.
Also, make sure it comes in a GLASS bottle. I’ve been putting castor oil drops in my eyes daily and it has definitely helped. I also started using the heated eye mask and gland expression daily and I’m getting very good relief.
This video was so jam packed. My dry eye has been terrible for almost a year and a half. Can't wait to try these out
Any update?
@cxlmobileheadlightrestorat7906 I noticed foods are a huge factor to dry eye for me. I noticed dairy, chocolate, tea and heavy alcohol use triggers my dry eye.
I use eye drops every day. Morning and afternoon. Sometimes, even before I go to bed if I feel like the dry eye is coming. So 2-3 drops a day.
@@lav7161 thank you for the update! Tea is an interesting one for sure!
I love the clear details you give. And the time you put in to show real results.
I found the Aroma electrical compress on Amazon last year. I’m a patient and told my eye specialist and optometrist about it! It’s amazing. But… I had only been using it for 10 min. Thanks! Going forward I’ll use it for 20 min. EXCELLENT video! 😊
Thank you Dr Chua. You obviously care deeply about your profession and your patients. As the video indicates you are willing to go to any length to help them. God bless you.
I am now on cpap therapy as of three months ago and have had severe dry eyes for a long time....I started putting a wet face cloth on my eyes at bed time to stop the extra air movement and voila it seems to have cured my dry eyes. It can be warm...cool...whatever...just seems the moisture has greatly helped my dry eyes. I replace it whenever needed during the night until morning (if up to the bathroom or turn over and lose it). It is well worth the effort.
I have very dry eyes. Do you just out a wet towel before sleep? Thanks.
@@silviaoropezaruiz I just soak s large wet face cloth at bedtime...fold it two or three times after wringing out the excess water and lay it over my eyes after my cpap mask is on...works great for me.
how long do you leave the wet washcloth on for? thank you
@@pt-bw4fk : I understand that it's all night. God bless us, Everyone 🙏🤗
@@silviaoropezaruiz I just use a face cloth.
This video is absolutely eye-saving. Very technical and interesting. I even looked up your CV and you certainly check out professionally, so thank you for sharing your information with the public and helping to avoid/treat dry-eye disease. Do you think preservative-free artificial tears are better than just ordinary over the counter, artificial tears? And if so, how are preservative-free tears more beneficial, or less injurious, to the eye? Again, another stellar video for the public to learn and help prevent eye disease. Thank you! A four-star learning experience. 🌟🌟🌟🌟
The electrical eye mask is so easy to use, you can add 'moisture, kick back, listen to music. Not that pricey either. I learned more from Dr. Chua than 4 visits to different eye docs. Great ideas, so easy to listen to, the best online /bedside manner on YT. I have 'dry eye' but 90% blocked tear ducts. Wind makes me tear and I'm 3,000 miles in 2 yrs of e mtn biking, ski 60 days a year, play tennis a very dry Utah environment. Glad to wear goggles vs tearing at speed! I'd like to avoid bleph /DHR surgery if possible, so these tips are great.
What I'm doing more often to help my eyes is standing in the shower letting warm water run on my eyes and face. It helps my sinus problem and my eyes and it's so pleasant. Never measured temperature, but feels so good. Really good video. I've had my doctor tell me the same things you're saying but often I miss the key points. I don't think I'm incapable of learning... honestly I just don't want to change my viewing habits.
Best extremely thorough video ever. Thank you for taking the time
I have dry eye and blepharitis since cataract operation. I have been in pain/discomfort for months. I recently bought moisture chamber glasses and wear them every day they have certainly helped. I also bought the moisture chamber sleeping goggles and I wake up with my eyes moist, they also help. Before wearing these glasses I could not go outdoors when it was windy or when the weather was cold. I have seen an improvement over the last couple of week, but it is a very slow process. I have to have a cataract operation on my other eye, but at the moment I am waiting to see if the surgeon can do it due to my dry eyes.
Mine is the same problem
@@7864farah what helps ease the discomfort for you?
If you have sleep apnea and use a c-pap you may have air blowing through the overflow into your eyes all night by ricocheting off pillows. Horrible dry eyes. Get a sleep mask and cover your eyes.
ONE thing occurs to me: This is pure vanity. How does the massaging affect our skin? I am in my 70's and honestly, am concerned about pulling on this delicate skin. I fear I will cause stretching and add to the look of aging....any opinion on this?
Why would you worry fixing the eyes are more important
Thank you for creating such an excellent, informative, easy to watch video! After struggling with dry eyes for nearly a decade, I can’t recommend it highly enough. ❤
What a truly helpful video!!! Thanks Doc!!! I wish I had access to your care in my city.
Thanks so much, Dr. Chua! This video is so helpful. I will try your recommendations. You've given me some optimism that my dry eye can be improved with the right care.
This is the best video! Thank you so much. Omega 3 works! I had dry eye so bad. It takes a bit but if you keep taking them you will notice a difference! I am 71 and they really helped me! Other Opthamologists are recommending this too. Thanks again but remember it takes a bit for the Omega 3 oils to work. Warm compresses work too! Excellent video and very handsome young man! I do everything with good results. I want to get the mask that heats with the cord soon. It takes 3-6 weeks for the Omega 3’s to work.
I've been taking Omega 3 for eons n my eyes are still horribly dry but I'm pretty sure I need a CPAP cuz my everything is terribly dry n my snoring even wakes me up, it's so loud but it is sorta like purring which I love. My asthma causes my lungs to sound like kittens crying so I think it's all telling me I really miss having cats. I'm gonna adopt some more soon 🙏😍😺
@@emoore4jesus lol loved the ending of your reply - fyi if you think you need a cpap - they have in home testing for sleep apnea now that is very easy - a doctor is needed to order the test and they send you a simple monitor to wear with clear instructions and a help line. They send your doctor a report and if you need one they send you a device - I had insurance and there was some out of pocket cost , but treating sleep apnea is important, potentially life saving ❤
how much omega 3 did you take daily ?
I'm thinking of dropping my omega 3 since the dr confirmed my suspicion that it wasn't working for me.
Excellent Vlog. I find you genuine and straight forward honest. That is what we need instead of buying products that does not help.
Absolutely love this! Great info, doctor interested in helping patients save money, willing to change his opinion when he learns more info available - priceless.
Curious if you have any opinion about the new research that manaku honey in Optimel eyedrops can help dry eye? A neighbor whose husband with a beard who was on oxygen was severely burned when his smoking caused a fire. He healed completely with no burn scars. Since then I keep manaku honey on hand for any skin injury. It's expensive but goes a long way.
Organic Castor. Oil Has done wonders to my dry eyes. Thanks castor oil
Castor oil over my eyes has helped me.
Ditto but doc didn’t support
u drop it off or massage around ur eye?
@@kanwalkhan3029 I massage all around my eyes and on the eyelids also.
Me too.
I put castor oil in my eyes every night.
Thank you so much for your explanation. I worked in a clean room for over 15 years and have very dry/ watery eyes. I was told to use heat compresses but was never told on how to use them… so thank you again I will give this method a go.
Thank you for this info. I've spent the past number of years dealing with dry eye that has been getting worse through the years with no relief. Even the recent 2 month treatment of Oxevate did nothing (thankful that insurance covered the $250,000+ cost). Since then I've started doing my own research on the subject and discovered you and a few other doctor's that are really providing useful and helpful info. I've learned so much that I wish I had learned sooner. Again, THANK YOU!
I'd rather believe all these people's experiences any day, than any so called Medical Investigations. They'll be pushing their recent drug discovery soon as the always do.
Thanks to all of you and your helpful suggestions.
Thank you so much for this video! My eye doctor told me that my dry eye was so severe that my eyes were literally peeling. We tried moisturizing drops, steroid eye drops and ointment, and she suggested that I wear an eye mask when I sleep at night. After all of that, my eyes got worse, so she suggested that I wear contact lenses to help, but also letting me know that it was just a “bandaid”, and wouldn’t cure the problem. Within 10 seconds of putting the contacts in, there was a miraculous difference in my eye comfort! Before, I didn’t even want to open my eyes because it was so uncomfortable, but it provided a layer that has truly helped me immensely! I definitely will be trying some of your recommendations to see if it will help alleviate the discomfort in a more permanent way. Thank you again for your time, research and advice! God bless you! 😊
Wow! Thank you for sharing. Yes, contact lenses sound very counterintuitive, but I’m so glad they work for you!
What contact lenses did you use? Please reply as i am desparate to try something else nothing is working. Was it daily disposals or monthly etc and what was the brand name? Thanks
@@louiser6155 my eye doctor prescribed monthly contacts, Alcon Total 30. I wear them every day (and night) for six days, and remove them on the seventh day to clean and soak them for at least 6 hours, and give my eyes a break from the contacts. I hope this helps!
Hi. Out of nowhere, I got very severe dry eye; one day it just hit me really hard and I was diagnosed with dry eye. Eye drops, gels, wouldn't work. I then tried the Low Light Level Therapy and it gave me big relief for about two weeks before I started feeling bad again. I also made lifestyle changes. I drink much more water, sleep earlier (except tonight lol), lessened screen time. I also clean my eye lids twice or 3 times a day with Ocusoft Hypochlor and use heat mask once or twice a day. Turned off ceiling fans, bought a humidifier, avoided ventilation to my face. Basically I do most of the things that are mentioned in this video. This is the first time I watch this video but I can say that this amazing doctor's advice is really good. Never tried gland expression nor sealed my eyes with goggles. I do use now glasses that cover most of my eyes from getting debris and air from hitting them directly. Doing all of this, I can say that I am feeling almost back to normal, with very, very minimal eye discomfort. Take care 👋
Why not use restasis?
We just need to stop staring at our phones. Problem solved!
😇 Your suggestions are really great. I find that in addition to those, the use of moisturising cream like "Vaselime Extremely Dry Skin Rescue" applied over the closed eyelids on a regular basis is also highly effective in reducing the symptom of itchy gritty eyelids.❤ Dr Looi
Thank you for this comprehensive video! Moisture goggles and a humidifier are now part of my routine, but I'm still figuring out whether hot compresses work for me or make things worse. If I want it to work, I might as well do it right and try an electrical heat mask to provide the consistent "slow cooker" warmth. To prevent it from making inflammation worse, I have tried to use a microwavable mask in combination with a silicon eye mask and some eye drops to keep my eyes moist and prevent the hot mask from burning my eyeballs. So far so good. Now I'd like to try this in combination with an electrical mask. But sometimes a cold compress might be what I need more to calm down the infected eye first.
I have the same issue. I used an electric heated mask and it made my eyes so much worse! Its sending me crazy i cant figure out what is best, esp when these masks are recommended.
Personally, I find ice effective. When I had heat it makes my eyes worse. Just make sure to protect your eyes from the cold.
@@karenlamontagne9617 yes its annoying as i would like to heat the oils in my eyes but heat dries my eyes out further
Taking one tablespoon of artic cod liver oil every day and massaging a tiny amount of pure castor oil around my eye area upped my Mybomian (spelling?) gland production . This improved my dry eye far more than any humidifiers or steam goggles or drops. Doing this for 3 months improved my dry eye disease by at least 80 percent.
It feels like a miracle after chronic discomfort that felt like I had crushed glass in my eyes for years.
Grateful.
. thank you so much for this valuable information.
Fantastic video!!! Thank you so much! I’ve been microwaving the beaded bag and it stays hot for 20 minutes or more. I’ve been putting castor oil drops in my eyes and have found it also helps BUT I only use COLD-PRESSED ORGANIC castor oil with a syringe in a GLASS BOTTLE that says “Hexane Free” and I’m extremely careful not to contaminate the dropper in any way.
I have cold pressed hexane free organic castor oil here that I use on my face. Do you put straight castor oil into your eyes or dilute it with something? Does it leave your vision blurry?
@@lauriej4597 I drop the castor oil straight into my eye and my vision is only temporarily slightly blurred.
@@lauriej4597 Only my right eye suffers dryness, because of the way I used to sleep facing my Hepa filter. It would blow air at my face, but only my right eye was fully exposed. Since I only put the castor oil in one eye, the blurring doesn’t bother me. I would recommend only oiling one eye at a time. However, I have found the heat packs are by far the most effective for me. I hope you have success, because my right eye can be so painful in the morning, that it feels like my cornea is about to rip off.
I had eye allergy and that also gives me dry eyes. I did IPL and really it did worked. But at home what I did my self did worked the best. I used warm compress every night for over 5 months. It actually started worked just over month. Significantly improved. I went to see an dr after one month of using warm compress my tear films was over 10 second. I still get eye allergy but no more dry eyes. I do take flexiseed oil. It’s the best. I have changed my diet. Drink a lots of water was the gold method as well. But my 1 and great method is warm compress. I only use the one from chemists and I put it in microwave and I fall sleep with it. It feels good and it worked 98%. ❤ so good luck. There is always are cured to anything if you keep positive mind set also. Our body can heal it self. Just give it time. And never forget to take you fish oil or flexi seed oil. 👍🏼
Thanks for you videos. Loved it
IPL was very painful and I had the Dr stop.
You are lucky it worked for you
Your video helped me out tremendously thank you! Since I couldn't go to the store right away I filled a sock with about half a cup of rice. I tied the sock opening and placed it in microwave for a minute and half. Make sure it's not to hot for you and place on eyes.
Thanks for this video! It cleared so many of my questions. Appreciate how you take time out to share this knowledge. Please keep on doing 👍 Best videos for eye problems
this is the most comprehensive video i've ever watched on this subject! I want to ask, I read UV also worsened dry eye, do you think thatis the case? I know it makes symptoms worse, such as light sensitivity, but does it actually play a part in the drying itself? thank you!
edit for spelling :)
Excellent piece of work - seems very honest and not biased by sponsors. Refreshing approach by a true professional.
Helpful information! These dry treatments are natural and easy to do! Thanks for sharing video!
Weird. 40 yrs ago people that were not having a any of that this. It's go foods c AND chemtrails. And pesticides.
I agree 👍
Thanks a lot Doc...i've tried the massage and hot compress way and it is actually effective. You're the best!
Thank you Dr. Chua for this very informative and helpful video. 🥰
hands down the BEST video I have seen on this topic. Thank you SO much!!!
Thanks for this great video comparing the different heat packs for dry eyes. I love that it was based on various studies for the optimal temperature and duration. I used to use one that you microwave but recently bought the Aroma season one you tried and it seems to be more consistent temperature wise. Now I just need to be more consistent and use it every day! The struggle is real. 😂
Thanks. I love all your advice.
LOL love your experiments!! I have heard that castor oil compresses work too.
Could you make a video about digital eye strain/ dry eyes and how you could make your environmental friendly to your eyes? For ex : back light or bias light etc. You're the best judge. Thank you
I taped shut my eyes that worked perfectly SO I need to find out a solution so my eyes are sealed properly when asleep without using a mask or anything at all.
What causes the eyelid muscles to be weak and how can I strengthen them.
Is there inflammation that prevents them from shutting properly, if yes what causes it?
What are the reasons for eyelids to not shut while asleep?
New subscriber here. I was born with ptosis and have dry eye as a result. Thank you Dr. Chua for explaining complex topics in such a clear and succinct way!
Thank you for so much detailed information. Have suffered from dry eye for the past 10 years. Was told it was due to having Lazer surgery 28 yrs ago to correct near sightedness but also bc of numerous medications including a water pill and Omega3. Was told by specialist to use Systane Gel drops and warm facecloth compresses which provide only short term relief. Also had placed a humidifier in my bedroom. I can’t wait to implement your recommendations! Thank you so very much from a grateful person from the Canadian 🇨🇦 Prairies.
This is awesome! Thank you, Dr Chua. Please continue to educate us.
You should get a kickback. I just ordered the eye warmer thing. I'm glad I stumbled across your videos. Your common sense, practical approach and easy going style make a nice change from so many videos I've watched.
It's the chemtrails......never mentioned.
Since I wasn't able to buy any of these heating products where I live, I found that I can heat a clean smooth small stone on a stove. When it gets heated I wrap it into a towel, and it can be hot enough for some time then I put it onto a stove again. It definitely holds heat better than a towel wet with hot water.
Wow! That was a wonderful explanation of eye health! May I ask, is this dry eye disease directly related to cataracts?
Based on several comments, it seems to be a common side effect after cataracts removal operation. My mom got one after her operation😔
Thank you for sharing this information, Dr. Chua. ❤
Doesn't it seem strange that the melting point of the oil is above normal body temperature? The oils that were sampled, were they taken at random or from people suffering from dry eye? I'm wondering if there is an underlying problem that is causing the composition of the oil to change, and therefore its melting temperature.
Has anyone thought about the impact of wearing masks from Covid and the impact on dry eye?
I love your videos, and thank you for being so thorough, direct and to the point. You don't waste ones time with a bunch of double speak, making me literally want to watch the information you supply. If only some others, whom say they care, would be so considerate and concerned with the public good.
Thank u Dr Chua… I’m using the aroma season but still I have dry eyes 😢… now I put ointment at daytime coz the liquid doesn’t help me anymore.. I had 2 lipi flow procedures already but still.. I’m suffering with dry eyes.. I’m feel bad 😔
My eyes are fine unless I watch TV,use my IPhone or iPad. If I wear dark lenses it does not become as blurry but still happens after a longer period of time. What do you think. Blue blockers do nothing for my blurry eyes.
Blue blocker eye wear is a must!!
This 68 year old just found your channel. I am so sorry I did not live in your state. Your advice was excellent! I really appreciate everything you’ve talked about. And I will try some of these excellent ideas 👏
105 degrees maximum. R u sure ? Massage daily. after washing one's face.
Do a daily crying episode method can relieve dry eye. ( olive oil & grapeseed oil.) Put on eyelids night time.
B vitamins & Traceminerals taken internally. Take Choline with your healthy meals daily. The LIVER functions is involved with nutrients in blood flow to & from eyes . Every bit of advice is useful. Thanks SO MUCH for your knowledge and time for Us!!! 😊😊😊😊
Great information Doctor thanks.
Yeah but I only have it in one eye, despite doing everything with both eyes.😊
Ha! Me too! You’re the only other person I know with dry eye in only one eye. I have found the heated gel mask and gland expression work well for me.
Me three! So weird one eye is dry and not the other 😅
Blessings Dr. Chua. Thank you is very helpful.
Michael is passionate about eyes, which is great for all of suffering humanity.
Thank you for your thoughtfulness in caring for us with eye issues
You do care
Ty
This is about a million times more useful than what my local eye doctor told me. Thank you very much.
Love the video. This is the type of experimentation that needs to be done! Since I eliminated my need for corrective lenses (wore -3.75 D contacts for 20 years) I developed dry eyes that keep me just out of reach of consistent 20/20. You can use eye cups or an eye “dam” filled with warm ghee or castor oil, with a couple drops of tea tree oil (shown to kill the bacteria that causes blepharitis) and this method keeps its temp for a much longer time than most eye masks. And you can open your eyes periodically. Of course, it’s a lot messier and expensive, but once or twice per week feels wonderful. That electric compress seems ideal for a daily regimen though and I’m going to pick one of those up. Thanks for the extremely informative video and actually measuring the temperatures and researching what they should be. Improving the health and function of the visual system, I have found, is very dependent on staying within specific parameters, it’s an amazing feedback system!
(Adding that schools are a terrible environment for the eyes. Dry air and those low lux fluorescent light are horrible for vision!!!)
how did you eliminate you need for corrective lenses?
@@kristenconahan1841 What you need to understand is that the scleral matrix “remodels” itself in response to the location of the focal plane presented to the retina. If the focal plane is behind the retina as in myopia, the eyeball “lengthens” (although this is misleading terminology) to move the retina backwards toward the focal plane. What actually happens is the retina and sclera thin out and the interocular pressure balloons the eyeball in the direction of the thinner matrix. A big negative to this is that blood flow is reduced to the retinal as the vascular it’s of the thin regions is reduced. The genetic pathways responsible for this dynamic shortening or lengthening are already well researched. The initial reason the focal plane is pushed and stuck behind the retina is due to an unrelated ciliary muscle. Call it a spasm, a cramp, stiffness, fatigue, whatever, but too much stress on the ciliary (which contracts to shape the lens for nearpoint vision) and not frequently focusing into the far distance is the basic recipe for disaster. Optometrists will give you negative diopter lenses to pull the focal plane forward but this just eliminates any possibility of your ciliary muscle relaxing. And now when you read or otherwise engage your close up focus for extended periods while wearing your lenses, you just continue to push the focal point backwards , and the eyeball will stretch back to meet it. Now myopia has become structural, based on the shape of the eyeball as well as the cramped/stiff ciliary muscle.
To remedy this situation, two basic things need to be done. The eyeball needs to thicken and shorten to bring the retina forward. This is accomplished by wearing weaker lenses, 1/4D to be exact, for about 6-8 weeks. During this period you just need to repeatedly coax and stimulate your eyes to just overcome that little bit of blur by relaxing and shortening a little bit. It works. Repeat until you are under -1D. At that point you may introduce specific ciliary stimulation/relaxation techniques (quite basic exercises that target total reconditioning of focal mechanism) to achieve 20/20 or better.
I have blepharitis: do you use an eye bath and fill that with the oil and the tea tree and then wash the eye with it like an eye bath? As in, does it go in the eyes?
@@jnananinja7436does this work for a 52 yo or only young people?
@@SorchaRattiganit sounds like you keep eyes closed but can open them periodically if desired. But it's not completely clear. Get it? Hahaha 😂 👁️👃🏼👁️
Doctor...thank you so, so, so much for this video. Truly, you're the first ray of hope I've had in treating my dry eyes. Thank you.
Thank you for this excellent information. I have been doing most of what you advise for some considerable time with beneficial effect. However I have found that a heated eye wand with gentle vibration mode has been superior for me than a heated mask. There are some now on the market in the UK not sure how widely they are available. Thought this might help some who may wish to give these a try.
@Margaret what is the name of you’re device?
Outstanding content, well presented. Thank you!
IF the pizza oven temperature probe uses a laser, or direct infrared beam, it can damage your eyes permanently if you aim it at your eye.
Simply use steam for 5 to 10 min to moist the eye apply licrygel..keep eye closed..plly good moisture to seal the moisture ..help enormously..
Refresh tear eye drop..take good amt of sleep..it all helps...
I hv sjogren for last 15 yrs..surviving like this..
TY ☺️ this is a great learning opportunity.
You need to invent and patent a clean product to share with all😊
Great video, super info and presentation, Dr. Chua. If I lived near LA, I'd definitely be in to see you. I have dry eye and need cataract surgery, know best not to have dry eyes for that but my doc seems to be unable to suggest anythings to help me.
Your manner is so pleasant and the information u provided is greatedly appreciated.
God bless you thanks again 🙏 😊😊😊😊
The moisture chamber glasses sound like swimming goggles.
Thank you! I have swimming goggles and I’m betting they’ll do the exact same thing!
Fabulous information, thank you from the bottom of my heart. cant wait to try your suggestions. i wore contacts for 50 years and miss them terribly. dry eyes started 3-4 months ago. i also use tretinoin on my face but not particularly close to my eyes. im female, 63 so a convergence of risk factors.
Can you recommend a moisture chamber goggle you can recommend besides Ziena? I'd like to find moisture-chamber goggles I can wear while I sleep. Thank you so much for this excellent video!
You sound so credible doc Chua. And I like how you back up your lecture with researches...thank you...M foll wing you.
Thanks so much for this video Dr Chua!❤ The aroma season compress is really helpful and I follow your advice on the eye blinks and massage the oils ftom the eyelids/gland expression ❤️😍 Feel much better! Thank You 🙏❤️😍
Oh, that electric eye compress is a great idea! Anything that you just heat up in the microwave cools down too fast or you have to get it too hot.
There is an eye mask on Amazon with heat pads that heat themselves to the correct temperature. The mask has eye holes so you can see. It is specifically for dry eye treatment. It works great.
I am from india🇮🇳
I am.having frequent visit to my doctor..and he said..we can't say anything...what i am paying for 🤷. Should i have to say i can't pay u..
Suffering from d.e from around 7months..
I found ur video really helpful...thanks for d work that u r doing... Wishes from heart to u..
Hi are you ok now? I am from India too
Great resume! Congratulations and keep doing this amazing service. Any plan about a Prism glasses video for displaced dual vision? I'll be always here! Thanks
Great information, from a brilliant and gorgeous young man! What about plugging the tear ducts?
Overnight gel for my dry eyes seems to give me the best results.
what about cold press extra virgin coconut oil in eyes over night
I have extreme dry eye and am under an ophthalmologist’ care. Your video was very informative. But… my main problem is constant watering; sometimes lots of watering. You didn’t mention watering. Is that dry eye? I also get pus with the water. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much for sharing!
The feel good eye (can’t think of the last word except warm compress feel so good) sire have enjoyed your information 🎉thanks I have glaucoma an will be blind in three years dr told me.
Great information doctor Thank you 👍
Thank you for sharing you treatment methods. Appreciate it very much.
Great in-depth, info doctor! Thanks for doing the experiments👍💪... Canceling the wet towel, buying the electric compress. I would put more faith into the omega 3 supplements. I don't trust studies nowadays. I enjoyed much the video you have a beautiful energy and critical thinking! Keep it up! 🎉💪👍
Great! Thank you very much for your helpful video!
Excellent information! I found the explanation of how to massage the eyelids properly extremely helpful. Thank you for providing such a practical and cost-effective guide.
Thank you so much for this video Dr. Chua, This was so informative and isn’t discussed in the ophthalmology office. When I went, they just offered the best dry eye drops to buy that weren’t recalled
That's all I got too when I went to the ophthalmologist office as well.