Eyes - Dry

Also known as:  Conjunctivitis Arida;  Dry Eye Syndrome;  Keratitis sicca;  Keratoconjunctivitis;  Xeroma;  Xerophthalmus;  Xerophthalmia

Dry Eyes is a type of surface Eye Ailment characterized by excessive dryness of the Conjunctiva and Cornea of the Eyes.  Dry Eyes are characterized by a localized deficiency of Water in the Tear Ducts and/or deficiency in the production of Sebum or Mucin.

Amino Acids

 Dry Eyes patients have lower Carnitine levels in their tears.  ^[1]

Carbohydrates

 Hyaluronic Acid (administered topically to the Eyes via eye drops) may alleviate Dry Eyes.  ^[2]

Hormones

 DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) (administered topically via Eye Drops) may help to alleviate many cases of Dry Eyes (this occurs due to DHEA stimulating the endogenous production of Sebum by the Tarsal Glands located in the Eyelids - Sebum is the constituent of Tears that prevents their evaporation).  ^[3]

Lipids

 Gamma-Linolenic Acid (1,500 mg per day combined with Vitamin C and Vitamin B6) may improve tear production in cases of Dry Eyes.  ^[4]

 Omega-3 Fatty Acids may help to prevent Dry Eyes:  ^[5]

 Alpha-Linolenic Acid (applied topically to the Eyes via eye drops) may alleviate Dry Eyes.  ^[6]