By David Blyweiss, M.D.

You’ve seen the commercials—an attractive woman plagued by dry eyes, a condition that can affect a third of those over the age of 50. Her only hope? A prescription for Restasis, a drug designed to make tears for her. The problem with this scenario is that this remedy doesn’t work for everyone. Of more concern, Restasis can cause a burning sensation, eye redness, discharge, watery eyes, eye pain, foreign body sensation, itching, stinging and blurred vision—all of the symptoms you are trying to relieve. Artificial tears aren’t any better since they are just a quick—and temporary—fix for dryness. Continue reading →