Dry Eye FACTS: first line therapies are tried by nearly all sufferers
The causes of dry eye disease and degrees of severity in patients vary widely. Today there is no single silver bullet that can resolve the troublesome effects of dry eye disease for all sufferers. So how do patients seek relief and what type of effective therapies exist? Before turning to an ophthalmologist, patients generally look to simple over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as artificial tears or gels sold at the corner grocery store or pharmacy. We refer to them as first line therapies. They are often products that contain water and other lubricants to provide temporary