“How long do dry eye drops take to work?”
I have dry eye and want to use eye drops to fix it. How long do dry eye drops take to work?
2 Answers
If the only problem is low tear flow, the effect is instant. But the condition persists so you will have to continue to use the drops as the eye dries. Your ophthalmologist can recommend more effective long-term treatment.
Your question is, "How long do dry eye drops take to work?"The answer is complex depending on many individual factors. It is best to make an appointment with your optometrist for a thorough dry eye medical evaluation with testing to determine your best therapies and various treatment options. Over-the-counter artificial tear drops relieve some symptoms of dry eyes immediately and last for 5-20 minutes. An Optometrist can prescribe Restasis or Xiidra eye drops as well as other dry eye treatments which can begin to improve signs and symptoms of dry eyes within a few weeks of regular use. We would be happy to see you!
