“What is the best natural eye lubricant?”
I am a 29 year old male. I want to know what is the best natural eye lubricant?
4 Answers
Dr. Elizabeth Chiang
Ophthalmologist | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Painesville, OH
The best natural eye lubricant is what your body produces. You can help your eyelids express the oils produced in your Meibomian glands better by doing warm compresses. Be careful that it is warm and not hot, you do not want to burn your eyelids.
The best natural eye lubricant is your own tears. Eye drops labeled 'natural' are synthetic and not manufactured from natural sources. I suggest you try several different eye drops from over-the-counter sources until you find one that fits your needs.
Castor oil
Dr. LMJ
Dr. LMJ
Most of our patients are relieved with either Refresh or Systane eyedrops. We encourage people to avoid Clear Eyes or Visine preparations as these have a chemical that causes rebound redness and irritation.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
