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Allergic Eye Tips

• Avoiding allergens — including many eye drops for dry eyes
• Allergic reactions to eyelid compresses
• Baking soda solution to wash face
• Aloe vera "lotion"
• Non-allergenic shampoo and lotion
• Chemically sensitive products or hair salon
• Non-preserved eyedrops carried in sandwich bags
• Non-allergenic methods for housecleaning
• Products safe for people with asthma and allergies
• Heating and air conditioning systems
• Humidifiers and air cleaners
• Carpets
• Window coverings
• Cloth surfaces that cannot be washed
• Washable visor
• Cats
• Cataract surgery

Books & Computers

• Read large-print books
• Listen to books on tape
• Configure a more readable computer
• Place the monitor so that you look down at it
• Work on a talking computer

Custom Eyedrops

• How to find a compounding pharmacy
• How to keep custom eyedrops cold at work
• How to keep custom eyedrops cold when you travel

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• Web sites about dry eye and related topics
• Web sites about drugs and vitamins
• Articles about moisture chamber glasses

Glasses & Goggles

• Where can I find prescription moisture chamber glasses or goggles?
• Where can I find non-prescription moisture chamber goggles?
• Will insurance pay for moisture chamber goggles?
• Additional information about moisture chamber goggles

Home — Surviving Dry Eye Pain

• What causes dry eye pain?
• Just what are tears?
• Who can help?

Medications & Surgery

• Which medicines can cause or increase dry eye?
• How can I find information about the side effects of any medication?
• What should I do to prepare for non-eye surgery?
• Which types of eye surgery can cause or increase dry eye?

Simple Steps

• Protecting eyes physically
• Preventing harsh air movement at home or work
• Using lint-free tissues
• Using — or avoiding — a vaporizer or humidifier
• Creating a dark room (literally)
• Waking up with photophobia (glare)
• When all else fails, close your eyes

Standard Treatments

• Eye drops, ointments, and medications to increase tear production
• Eyelid scrubs for blepharitis or meibomianitis
• Doxycycline and other treatments for meibomianitis
• Punctal occlusion to prevent tears from draining

Talk to Others

• Find a local support group
• Find people online
• What if I'm not in the U.S.?
• What if my family or friends are unsympathetic?

Vitamins & Compresses

• What dry-eye vitamins are available?
• Does mainstream research about vitamin use for dry eyes exist?
• What eyelid compresses can I try for blepharitis or meibomianitis?
• How is aloe vera used to help blepharitis?
• How can I check if a remedy is safe?