Can dry eyes go back to normal?

How far you get depends on the cause. When blocked or inflamed oil glands are driving it, treating the glands — warm compress therapy, lid hygiene, in-office gland expression, low-level light therapy or prescription drops — does more than artificial tears, which only add water to a tear film that evaporates too fast.

Most patients on a targeted plan notice improvement within 4 to 6 weeks; severe cases take longer. Because screens, allergies and dry air keep coming back, most plans also include habit and environment changes that protect the progress.

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