Eye drops for dry eye

[3NUMBAS]

My eyes keep watering is there a cure

[Hummin]

Go to an eye Dr

 

Can be many things also allergic 

 

 

[save the frogs]

keep watering = dry eye ? 

i think it's misdiagnosed. dry eye literally means not enough water in the eyes

 

[LosLobo]

Best to see an ophthalmologist, but often a simple maintenance plan—like regular preservative-free artificial tears—can bring relief. I’ve effectively battled dry eye and allergic conjunctivitis for years, maybe I can help:

Duration: Has the tearing lasted more than two weeks?
Dryness: Do you feel burning, grit or fatigue in the eyes?
Allergy: Any itching or seasonal allergy symptoms?
Lids: Notice any crusting or redness along the lash line?
Environment: How much screen time, and are you often in air-conditioned, windy or very dry spaces?

Dry eye can often stem from tear-film breakup due to lipid-layer deficiency from meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

 

 

 

[Baht Simpson]

38 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

keep watering = dry eye ? 

i think it's misdiagnosed. dry eye literally means not enough water in the eyes

 

Not necessarily. Dry eyes can lead the tear ducts to overproduce.

 

I found that eye drops can help temporarily to lubricate the eyes but the advice is to not overuse them,so it can come back. It's bit of a vicious circle and exacerbated by the heat.

[jas007]

1 hour ago, 3NUMBAS said:

My eyes keep watering is there a cure

Go see an eye doctor and see what's going on.

 

I had eye surgery a year ago and had the problem for a while. What I found out is that there are different kinds of dry eyes. Some eye drops work better than others, depending.  Once you figure out what you need, it's easy enough to buy the stuff OTC. 

[3NUMBAS]

Worse when it’s cold so I assume tear ducts faulty 

[still kicking]

56 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

keep watering = dry eye ? 

i think it's misdiagnosed. dry eye literally means not enough water in the eyes

 

Wrong, I have dry eyes, and my eyes water all the time

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, jas007 said:

I had eye surgery a year ago

 

I am terrified of eye surgery ... if they screw up the surgery, they can make it worse, no? 

 

Don't want to fear monger, but for myself surgery on the eyes is scary. I would research the risks carefully.

 

I stopped using the eye drops sold in conventional pharmacies because I think long-term use of those drops is not good. 

 

I now use these from iHerb ... but has not fixed the problem. Just contains it. 

 

They are natural, made of honey. Which has some special properties. It was recommended by an opthalmalogist online. 

 

https://th.iherb.com/pr/optimel-manuka-dry-eye-drops-0-34-oz-10-ml/108679

 

Optimel, Manuka+™ Dry Eye Drops, 0.34 oz (10 ml)

 

[RSD1]

The item below sells for about ฿170-฿200 per bottle in Thailand. you can get it at just about any Thai pharmacy. It's a 10 ML bottle and if you use it twice a day, a bottle lasts about six weeks. One of the best things I've found for dry eyes.

 

https://systane.myalcon.com/products/systane-ultra/

[steveb5]

One thing my doctor recommend for dry eyes that really works is daily cleaning of the eye lids. They recommend ocusoft lid scrub. You can also use cotton balls with warm water. You can see a video how to clean your eyes.

[ricklev]

On 6/12/2025 at 5:16 PM, RSD1 said:

The item below sells for about ฿170-฿200 per bottle in Thailand. you can get it at just about any Thai pharmacy. It's a 10 ML bottle and if you use it twice a day, a bottle lasts about six weeks. One of the best things I've found for dry eyes.

 

https://systane.myalcon.com/products/systane-ultra/

It is the best I have found here, but I use the throw away vials as they are preservative free.  How much that matters, I really don't know.  

[RSD1]

12 hours ago, ricklev said:

It is the best I have found here, but I use the throw away vials as they are preservative free.  How much that matters, I really don't know.  

I don't know. I've always used the 10ML bottle for convenience. But I've dealt with those individual eyedrop disposable type things in the past and I always found them too much work. But no need to worry about it if you like what you're using. Everyone is different.

[Hummin]

On 6/12/2025 at 5:14 PM, save the frogs said:

 

I am terrified of eye surgery ... if they screw up the surgery, they can make it worse, no? 

 

Don't want to fear monger, but for myself surgery on the eyes is scary. I would research the risks carefully.

 

I stopped using the eye drops sold in conventional pharmacies because I think long-term use of those drops is not good. 

 

I now use these from iHerb ... but has not fixed the problem. Just contains it. 

 

They are natural, made of honey. Which has some special properties. It was recommended by an opthalmalogist online. 

 

https://th.iherb.com/pr/optimel-manuka-dry-eye-drops-0-34-oz-10-ml/108679

 

Optimel, Manuka+™ Dry Eye Drops, 0.34 oz (10 ml)

 

I got this from Lazada around 150,- baht Inc shipping.

 

 

 

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, Hummin said:

I got this from Lazada around 150,- baht Inc shipping.

 

I can't read it.

What's in it?

The problem is drops need to be taken perpetually as there does not appear to be a cure for dry eyes.

So I don't think it's a good idea to put synthetic / artificial stuff in your eyes for a long period of time.

Honey drops are natural, no preservatives.

 

Also, hyalonauric acid (did I spell it right) drops are useful. This is sth found in the body, but there is less of it as we age. And it keeps the eyes moist. I had a brand back home that had no preservatives. I will need to check if iHerb has it. 

 

 

 

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, Hummin said:

I got this from Lazada around 150,- baht Inc shipping.

Also, I bought fake supplements on Lazada.

I will not be using Lazada for such things.

 

[Hummin]

Just now, save the frogs said:

 

I can't read it.

What's in it?

The problem is drops need to be taken perpetually as there does not appear to be a cure for dry eyes.

So I don't think it's a good idea to put synthetic / artificial stuff in your eyes for a long period of time.

Honey drops are natural, no preservatives.

 

Also, hyalonauric acid (did I spell it right) drops are useful. This is sth found in the body, but there is less of it as we age. And it keeps the eyes moist. I had a brand back home that had no preservatives. I will need to check if iHerb has it. 

 

 

 

Eye Drops goes for same as nasal drops, just temporary use

 

When it is smokey season, or I had a long day riding motorbike, I used from time to time, but this I got now expired 2023 😁 Jus been sitting in the fridge. Still good tho

 

So nothing I really use anymore. 

 

https://www.watsons.co.th/en/bl-renu-lubricating-rewetting-drops-8-ml./p/BP_216890

[Hummin]

Just now, save the frogs said:

Also, I bought fake supplements on Lazada.

I will not be using Lazada for such things.

 

Lazmall you can trust, or Watson the link I posted.

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, Hummin said:

Lazmall you can trust, or Watson the link I posted.

 

What is Lazmall? A specific shop on Lazada? 

 

[Hummin]

2 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

 

What is Lazmall? A specific shop on Lazada? 

 

Can we post Bangkok post links now? 

 

Forgot to say you find the ingredients in the watson link

 

Lasmall have  “Four Guarantees” ensures authentic products, on-time delivery, a fast refund process, and stock availability

 

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[LosLobo]

1 hour ago, Hummin said:

I got this from Lazada around 150,- baht Inc shipping.

 

 

 

Renu drops are NOT for dry eye.
 

They are only for contact lens wearers with lens-related dryness.

They moisten the lenses, which can make contacts more comfortable.
 

But if you have dry eye as a condition, Renu isn’t designed to treat that. It doesn’t target the inflammation, tear film issues, or gland dysfunction that might be causing the dry eye.

[Hummin]

1 minute ago, LosLobo said:

Renu drops are NOT for dry eye.
 

They are only for contact lens wearers with lens-related dryness.

They moisten the lenses, which can make contacts more comfortable.
 

But if you have dry eye as a condition, Renu isn’t designed to treat that. It doesn’t target the inflammation, tear film issues, or gland dysfunction that might be causing the dry eye.

It helps for irritating eyes from smoke and wind exposure as I described, and if you have infection or inflammation I recommended him to go to an eye dr in my very first reply. 

 

Yes, you can use Renu eye drops, which are lubricating and rewetting drops, without wearing contact lenses. They are designed to provide moisturizing comfort for your eyes, whether you're wearing contacts or not. However, it's important to note that contact lens solutions, which are different from eye drops, should not be used directly in the eyes. 

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, Hummin said:

and if you have infection or inflammation I recommended him to go to an eye dr in my very first reply. 

 

I was seeing a doctor for several months.

Problem not fixed.

Eyes appear to be complicated and not always easy to fix. 

I dread ever having to need eye surgery.

One guy in the US just committed suicide after a laser eye surgery gone wrong. 

 

[jvs]

On 6/12/2025 at 5:07 PM, still kicking said:

Wrong, I have dry eyes, and my eyes water all the time

That is because your eyes are over compensating for the dryness.

 

[Hummin]

13 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

 

I was seeing a doctor for several months.

Problem not fixed.

Eyes appear to be complicated and not always easy to fix. 

I dread ever having to need eye surgery.

One guy in the US just committed suicide after a laser eye surgery gone wrong. 

 

Then look at your diet, sleep, hydration, environment, dust, midd, 

 

What can cause your problems? Hygiene wash your face with clean water,do not use tap water, change your mattress, blankets more often, washing chemicals-softener, aircon, need an air-purifier? 

 

Allergies?

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, Hummin said:

Then look at your diet, sleep, hydration, environment, 

 

What can cause your problems? Hygiene wash your face with clean water, not tap water, aircon, need an air-purifier? 

 

Allergies?

 

Yeah, good luck trying to hunt down the root cause. 

 

Doctors don't have a clue half the time. 

 

[Hummin]

1 minute ago, save the frogs said:

 

Yeah, good luck trying to hunt down the root cause. 

 

Doctors don't have a clue half the time. 

 

I just edited my post.

 

I wouldnt give up, every problem has its solutions. 

[msbkk]

On 6/12/2025 at 5:07 PM, still kicking said:

Wrong, I have dry eyes, and my eyes water all the time

I have a similar problem. It is a dysfunction of the Meibomian glands who normally provide an oily substance to lubricate the eyes. In the nighttime I have to use a gel and in the daytime lubrication drops. Due to missing oily solution all kind of dust particles accumulate in the eyes below the lid and this leads to itching and inflammation. Therefore cleaning of the eyes is recommended, there is a good foam available in pharmacies.

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, Hummin said:

I just edited my post.

 

I wouldnt give up, every problem has its solutions. 

 

Thanks for the positive encouragement.

I will be working on it ... I am researching online ... takes time. 

 

[LosLobo]

42 minutes ago, Hummin said:

It helps for irritating eyes from smoke and wind exposure as I described, and if you have infection or inflammation I recommended him to go to an eye dr in my very first reply. 

 

Yes, you can use Renu eye drops, which are lubricating and rewetting drops, without wearing contact lenses. They are designed to provide moisturizing comfort for your eyes, whether you're wearing contacts or not. However, it's important to note that contact lens solutions, which are different from eye drops, should not be used directly in the eyes. 

Maybe you can assist, but I cannot find any information that supports your claims.
 

In fact, Bausch & Lomb only has FDA clearance for Renu MultiPlus as a lubricating and rewetting drop for soft contact lenses during wear — not as a general dry eye treatment.
 

The official FDA filing (K980591, p.4) states:
“ReNu MultiPlus Lubricating and Rewetting Drops are intended to lubricate and rewet soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses during wear.”

And the Lazada label in Thai explicitly says:
"ไม่ใช้สำหรับรักษาโรคตา" — "Not for treatment of eye diseases."
 

Seems clear — it’s not designed, approved, or labeled for non-contact lens users or dry eye sufferers.