Dry eye is a common condition in which the eyes do not make enough tears, or the tears dry up too quickly, leaving the surface of the eye burning, gritty and tired. It is increasingly common with long screen hours and air-conditioning. Homeopathy is offered as individualised, supportive care alongside proper eye care. This page explains the symptoms, causes, complications and treatment options for dry eyes, and how our specialists approach it.
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Dry eyes at a glance
- What it is: inadequate tear lubrication of the surface of the eye.
- Main symptoms: burning, grittiness, redness, light sensitivity, blurred vision that comes and goes, and sometimes watering.
- Common causes: long screen time, ageing and menopause, wind and air-conditioning, contact lenses and some medicines.
- See an eye doctor for: severe pain, loss of vision, a red painful eye or pus.
- Our approach: individualised homeopathic care alongside good eye habits and lubricating drops where advised.
What is dry eyes?
Tears keep the front surface of the eye healthy and give clear vision. Dry eye occurs when tear production and drainage are out of balance: either too few tears are made, or they evaporate too quickly because the oil layer is poor.
Mild dry eye is uncomfortable but harmless. Long-standing, untreated dry eye can inflame the surface of the eye, raise the risk of infection and, in severe cases, damage the cornea, so persistent symptoms deserve an eye examination.
Symptoms of dry eyes
Common symptoms include:
- A gritty feeling, as if there is sand in the eye
- Burning, stinging and redness
- A tired, heavy feeling of the eyelids
- Excess watering, which is a reflex response to dryness
- Sensitivity to light
- Blurred vision that clears on blinking
- Stringy mucus around the eyes
- Discomfort when wearing contact lenses
Causes and risk factors of dry eyes
Common causes and risk factors include:
- Long hours at a computer or phone, with reduced blinking
- Hot, dry or windy climates, and air-conditioning
- Contact lens use
- Inflammation of the eyelids (blepharitis) and blocked oil glands
- Ageing, and hormonal changes in women such as menopause, pregnancy and the contraceptive pill
- Side effects of medicines, including antihistamines, antidepressants, beta-blockers and diuretics
- Autoimmune conditions such as Sjogren’s syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis
- Diabetes, thyroid disease and vitamin A deficiency
How dry eyes is diagnosed
An eye doctor diagnoses dry eye by asking about your symptoms and examining the eyes. Tests may include:
- Examination of the tear film and the surface of the eye with a microscope
- Tear break-up time, to see how quickly the tears dry
- Staining of the eye surface to detect dry areas
- Schirmer’s test, which measures tear production on a strip of paper
- Tests for associated conditions, if suspected
Warning signs: when to get urgent help
Please see an eye doctor promptly, and go to the nearest hospital emergency department if there is:
- Severe eye pain, or sudden loss or change of vision
- A red, painful eye with sensitivity to light
- Yellow or green discharge, or swelling of the eyelids
- An injury, or a chemical splashed into the eye
- Dry eyes with a very dry mouth, joint pain or swollen glands, which may point to an autoimmune condition
Conventional treatment options
Eye doctors usually offer the following, according to severity:
- Lid hygiene: warm compresses and gentle daily lid cleaning
- Tear supplements: lubricating drops, preferably preservative-free, and gels at night
- Anti-inflammatory eye drops in more severe cases, prescribed by the eye doctor
- Punctal plugs to keep tears on the eye for longer
- Reviewing medicines that may contribute to dryness
- Special lenses and surgery for rare, severe cases
Homeopathic medicines commonly considered for dry eyes
These medicines are commonly considered in homeopathy for dry eyes, with the symptom picture traditionally associated with each. They are listed for general information, not as a prescription.
Euphrasia officinalis: burning, watery eyes with redness and sensitivity to light and a gritty feeling.
Natrum muriaticum: dry, burning eyes with strain and tiredness on reading, and a tendency to headaches.
Pulsatilla: dry, itching eyes with thick, bland discharge, worse in a warm room and better in the open air.
Argentum nitricum: tired, red, inflamed eyes that feel strained, worse in warm rooms.
Ruta graveolens: eye strain with a burning feeling and a tired, red look after fine work or screens.
The right medicine is chosen only after detailed case-taking by an experienced doctor.
Wondering which medicine is right for your dry eyes?
Every person with dry eyes is different, and so is the medicine that works best for them. To discover the best-suited homeopathic medicines for dry eyes for you, consult our experts. They will study your symptoms, your past treatment history and your personality, and then find the homeopathy medicines that suit you best.
Call +91 8080 850 950 for a 1:1 personal consultation with our experts today.
Homeopathic treatment of dry eyes at Welling Homeopathy
Dry eyes often go hand in hand with screen habits, hormones, digestion, sleep and stress. At Welling Homeopathy a detailed consultation covers your symptoms and what makes them better or worse, your screen time and environment, your hormonal and medical history, your medicines and your general health, so that care is planned around you.
Homeopathic care is offered to ease dryness and strain and to support the eyes alongside good eye habits and any drops your eye doctor prescribes. We recommend regular eye check-ups, because dry eye can be linked to other conditions.
Homeopathy is offered here as individualised, supportive care alongside your current treatment. Please do not stop, skip or change any prescribed medicine on your own; any change should be discussed with the doctor who prescribed it and with our specialists.
Dr. Sourabh Welling and the Welling Homeopathy team have over 25 years of experience treating patients, in our Mumbai clinics and online. The earlier you meet our specialists, the sooner your treatment can be planned around you.
Our clinical experience with this condition
Treatment of Dry eyes at Welling Homeopathy involves a specially developed treatment protocol which includes customized homeopathic medicines for complete painless recovery.
Homeopathic Treatment of Dry Eyes Is very effective for dry eyes as it helps in maintaining the production and balance of tear production through a well selected homeopathic medications . Helps to improve our reading skills naturally without the use of steroids based drops . It helps to improve our immunity so that eye infections are prevented and further complications like corneal ulceration can be prevented It is not a maintaining therapy like allopathic but it renders cure .
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Self-care and lifestyle tips
These measures support general health and may ease symptoms, but they do not replace treatment when it is needed.
- Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds, and blink often.
- Place your screen slightly below eye level and keep it at arm’s length, and reduce glare.
- Keep your eyes and eyelids clean, and protect them from dust, smoke, wind and dry air; avoid direct air from fans and air-conditioners.
- Use a humidifier in a dry room, and wear wraparound sunglasses outdoors.
- Eat a healthy diet that includes omega-3 fats, leafy vegetables, carrots, nuts and seeds, and drink enough water.
- Give your eyes a break from contact lenses, and use lubricating drops as your eye doctor advises.
Dry eyes treatment in Mumbai at Welling Homeopathy
If you are looking for dry eyes treatment in Mumbai, you can consult Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., and the senior specialists of Welling Homeopathy at our Mumbai clinics, or consult online from anywhere in India and abroad. Our doctors begin with a detailed case-taking so that your treatment is custom-made for you. See the Contact page for current clinic addresses and hours, or call +91 8080 850 950.
Frequently asked questions about dry eyes
1. What is the homeopathic treatment for dry eyes?
Homeopathic treatment is individualised: the medicine is chosen after detailed case-taking, based on your symptoms, triggers and general health. Euphrasia, Natrum muriaticum, Pulsatilla and Argentum nitricum are among those traditionally considered. It is offered as supportive care alongside good eye care.
2. Why do my eyes water if they are dry?
Irritation of a dry surface makes the eyes produce a rush of watery tears, which does not coat the eye well and drains away.
3. Can screens cause dry eyes?
Yes. We blink far less when we look at screens, so the tears evaporate and the eyes become dry and tired.
4. Can dry eyes damage vision?
Mild dry eye rarely does, but severe or long-standing dryness can inflame or damage the surface of the eye, so persistent symptoms need an eye examination.
5. Can I consult Welling Homeopathy online for dry eyes?
Yes. You can share your symptoms and eye reports and consult our specialists online from anywhere. We have been consulting patients online for 25 years.
6. Which is the best homeopathic medicine for dry eyes?
There is no single best homeopathic medicine for dry eyes. Euphrasia, Natrum muriaticum, Pulsatilla, Argentum nitricum and Ruta graveolens are among the medicines traditionally considered, but the right medicine depends on your symptoms, what brings them on or eases them, your general health and your personality. At Welling Homeopathy our specialists choose it after a detailed case-taking, so please consult them rather than choosing a medicine yourself.
7. How long does homeopathic treatment for dry eyes take?
The duration depends on how long you have had dry eyes, how severe it is, what treatment you have already taken and your general health. Some people notice a change in their symptoms within weeks, while others need several months of regular follow-up. Your specialist will explain what to expect at your first consultation and review your progress at each follow-up.
8. Is it safe to take homeopathic medicines along with my current medicines for dry eyes?
Homeopathic medicines are highly diluted and are not known to interfere with other medicines, but you should always tell your doctor and our specialists about everything you take. Please do not stop, skip or change any prescribed medicine on your own; any change should be discussed with the doctor who prescribed it.
9. What are the early signs of dry eyes?
A gritty or burning feeling, tired eyes after screen work, redness, watering and blurred vision that clears on blinking are the usual early signs of dry eyes.
10. What should I eat or avoid if I have dry eyes?
Drink enough water and eat foods rich in omega-3 fats, such as nuts, seeds and fish if you eat it, with carrots and leafy vegetables for vitamin A. Limit smoking and alcohol, which can aggravate dryness.
11. What is the difference between conventional and homeopathic treatment of dry eyes?
Conventional treatment of dry eyes uses lid hygiene, lubricating drops, anti-inflammatory eye drops, punctal plugs and review of medicines that cause dryness. Homeopathic treatment, in contrast, is individualised: the medicine is chosen for you as a whole person, after detailed case-taking, and is offered alongside the conventional care that your doctor advises.
12. Who is the best homeopathy doctor for dry eyes in Mumbai?
Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., founder of Welling Homeopathy, Mumbai, who has over 25 years of experience, treats dry eyes with individualised homeopathic care, together with a team of senior specialists. You can consult him and the team at our Mumbai clinics or online.
13. Where can I get dry eyes treatment in Mumbai, or consult online from outside India?
You can consult Welling Homeopathy at our clinics in Mumbai, or online by video or phone from anywhere in India and from other countries, where customised medicines are shipped where applicable and permitted. Call +91 8080 850 950 or book through our website.
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Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
