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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
- [b]I am 52 and awaiting an appt to discuss HRT with a provider. I have high hopes it could also help my eyes.[/b]

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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Good. I’m the PP who asked your age and sex. This could very well the the root of your issue. Some studies have found androgens to be more important in healing dry eyes than estrogen/progesterone. Look into the studies on testosterone lid ointment and shop for a provider who will get it compounded for you. [/quote]

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