Tear substitutes: mild to moderate cases of dry eye syndrome can usually be successfully treated using over-the-counter artificial tear drops; if a patient has severe symptoms, and needs to use eye drops more than six times a day, or if they wear contact lenses, advise them to use preservative-free eye drops
Eye ointment can also be used to help lubricate eyes, but it can often cause blurred vision, so it is probably best used only at night
More severe cases may require specialist medication or lacrimal punctal plugs
Dry eye treatment is available at Moorfields Private
You can self-fund or use private medical insurance to fund your treatment.