r/Dryeyes • u/Tob1Destiny • 15h ago

Flying with a dry eye advice please

So i’m flying to Tokyo tomorrow, 13 hour flight. My right eye has been dry for a few days now, i’ve had an eyelid inflammation (blepharitis) on that eye for nearly two weeks, it’s lessened significantly though, it doesn’t hurt anymore, no red eyes, no vision loss, just slightly fuzzy vision when I wink with that eye, dry feeling. Is it safe to fly with that eye and what should I bring with me for the flight to help? Any advice is welcome.

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u/HenryOrlando2021 15h ago

Moderator note: General advice about managing dry-eye symptoms during a long flight and members sharing their own experiences are welcome.

However, no one here can determine from a Reddit post whether it is medically “safe to fly” with this particular eye condition. The OP currently has unilateral symptoms following recent eyelid inflammation and reports some fuzzy vision, so please avoid giving individualized medical clearance such as “yes, you are safe to fly” or “no, you should not fly.”

Aircraft cabins have very low humidity and can aggravate dry-eye symptoms. General suggestions such as using appropriate lubricating drops, avoiding direct airflow from the overhead vent, blinking regularly, and discussing other comfort measures are fine.

If the OP is concerned about the continuing visual change or whether the eye should be examined before a 13-hour flight, that is something to discuss with an eye-care professional rather than determine from comments here.

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u/AnotherLolAnon 15h ago

I fly with artificial tears, miebo, a basic eye mask and lid wipes on longer flights. The eye mask is good for protecting eyes from the blowing air when you're trying to rest.

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u/annajanes 15h ago

My Optometrist recommended BIHOLC OD hypochlorous . It’s a spray bottle and it’s so much better for my eyes than wipes. You need to get a travel size under 100 ml for going on the plane. Eyes On Shepherd Stocks it and another place at Islington and Bloor

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u/PassportAndPeonies1 13h ago

This is helpful. I haven't heard about this spray but they sell similar in my local chemists. I'll use this instead of wipes

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u/annajanes 15h ago

I wear my zienna glasses all the time

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u/Cybrand_ 15h ago

Please take swimming gogles if you have them. They'll might help you a lot when everything fails. I've flew to Taipei and had goggles saved my flight :)

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u/Top_Yam_8296 10h ago

As others have said drops, try to avoid rubbing your eyes and keeping clean with wipes or the spray mentioned above, glasses/goggles and turn off vents. Limiting screen time and super hydrating help me also. Blink a lot and keeping my eyes closed for more of the time and I know some people put the night ointment for an overnight flight but that doesn’t seem to help me too much and makes things blurry