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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thank you for all the responses and suggestions! So much to sort through but all very helpful. What I’ve do currently and areas it seems I should improve:

- I recently started warm compresses, at night before bed
- I have contacts but rarely wear them anymore due to the dryness. Glasses are fine, but when exercising they’re a nuisance! They fog, gather sweat, etc. Especially outside. And if it rains, I’m miserable.
- I only have otc drops with instructions to use 4x/day from optometrist. My insurance doesn’t cover prescription drops and they’re very expensive
- I do sleep with a humidifier on my bedside table, but sounds like perhaps also a desktop or office humidifier could be helpful for dry office air
- sounds like I need to incorporate massage, especially after the warm compresses 
- I need to be better about washing lids and lash line at least 2x day
- I am 52 and awaiting an appt to discuss HRT with a provider. I have high hopes it could also help my eyes.

Question:
- I don’t take any supplements specifically for this. I’m a vegetarian. Are vegan omegas any good for dry eye? Any experiences to share?
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NP.  GLA is good for eyes.  I take borage seed oil supplements and fish oil - but flax seed would also be good.  EPO also has GLA, if you prefer; I have found that borage seed oil works well for me.  [/quote]

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