Dry eyes are a common problem for many individuals of both sexes but more frequently females. Often called Ocular Surface Disease (OSD), dry eyes are frequently described with symptoms of burning, scratchy, red eyes with fluctuating vision and paradoxically excess tearing.
The first line of treatment for OSD includes various forms of artificial tear supplements. They come in preserved (bottle) and unpreserved (unit dose) forms with the unpreserved form preferred by many. Preservatives are believed to contribute to dryness.
The second line of treatment includes nutritional supplements such as