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Dry eye problem

2022-06-04 11:52:08
Hello Doctors, I am suffering from dry eye from 15 days . I am using lubricant eye drop. So, please let me know whether I use cold  compress or hot compress on eye ?
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Pl use Refresh tears eye drops. 2drops 4times a day.Decrease the screen time.

Answered2022-06-05 02:57:43

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Cold compress is better.. if ur dry eye is severe..better use polyethylene glycol +propylene glycol combination lubricants

Answered2022-06-04 14:18:30

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