Suggestions for natural remedies for dry eyes?

[Eilonwy]

My optometrist says I have dry eyes and prescribed eye gel and eye drops that have lots of chemicals and preservatives in them. I did some quick research online for natural remedies. Coconut oil, olive oil, and castor oil drops were recommended but I don't know if any of these will help and not hurt my eyes. Anyone have any experience with treating dry eyes naturally? What worked and didn't work?

 

[highlander]

I have allergies and use Opti-Con. Probably has those chemicals you are referring to. I know there are some drops that people with contacts can use. I stopped wearing contacts for this very reason (dry eyes). Just wasn't worth it to me. Things kept getting temporarily stuck in place on my eye and stuff.

 

[Aquarelle]

My optometrist told me to take fish oil (orally). There's a certain kind, I don't remember what she said. Maybe if you Google fish oil and dry eyes it will come up though.

 

[highlander]

My optometrist told me to take fish oil (orally). There's a certain kind, I don't remember what she said. Maybe if you Google fish oil and dry eyes it will come up though.

Actually, my optometrist recommended the same thing a few years ago. I take it every day. I had forgotten that.

 

[Aquarelle]

Actually, my optometrist recommended the same thing a few years ago. I take it every day. I had forgotten that.

I haven't tried it because I don't actually have that many problems with dry eyes. I don't know why but my optometrist kept recommending treatments for them last time I was there.

 

[Eilonwy]

My optometrist told me to take fish oil (orally). There's a certain kind, I don't remember what she said. Maybe if you Google fish oil and dry eyes it will come up though.

Thanks! I googled and found this:
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Fish oil supplements and dry eyes – Mayo Clinic News Network

Easy enough to try so I'll give it a try.

 

[EddieJohnson]

I have personally used omega 3 fatty acids as a tablet in past (Taken from Sports Inside website) and it does help. Talk to your doctor before you start any new supplement. Just make sure it would not affect any conditions you have or medicines you take.