What are some of the main medical treatments for dry eye?

Artificial tears are one treatment for dry eyes, which are available without a prescription and can be administered multiple times per day.

Prescription eye drop medications may also be recommended to help the eyes make more of their own tears.

Newer treatments are also available (or are being developed) that specifically target the underlying causes of dry eyes.^[1]

Blocking tear ducts is another treatment that may be recommended by an ophthalmologist.