Medically reviewed by Dr. Bijan Cohenmehr, OD Last reviewed
Prescription Dry Eye Drops in Los Angeles
Medication matched to your pattern of dryness.
When artificial tears and home care aren’t enough, prescription medication treats the root causes of dry eye — inflammation, poor tear production, and fast evaporation. We rarely rely on just one: your plan is built to work alongside IPL, plugs, lid therapies or scleral lenses.
- Anti-inflammatory
- Restasis®, Cequa®, Vevye®, Xiidra®
- Tear-stimulating
- Tyrvaya® spray, Tryptyr®
- Evaporation
- Miebo® and similar
- Short-term
- Steroid “boosts” (loteprednol)
The toolbox, by job
- Cyclosporine drops (Restasis®, Cequa®, Vevye®) quiet inflammation so your own glands work better — gradually, over weeks to months
- Xiidra® (lifitegrast) targets inflammation a different way; many notice less burning and wind sensitivity
- Tyrvaya® nasal spray signals your body to produce more natural tears — useful when drops aren’t tolerated
- Miebo® supports the oily layer so tears don’t vanish seconds after you blink
- Tryptyr® (acoltremon), the first FDA-approved TRPM8 agonist, stimulates natural basal tear production
- Short steroid courses reset angry, inflamed eyes so long-term therapy can work
Not instant — intentional
These medications change the environment of the eye surface rather than coating it. Consistency over weeks is what makes tears more stable and comfortable.
Your plan
Matched, monitored, adjusted.
Our optometrists in Los Angeles review your exam findings and dryness type, choose medications that fit your pattern, and help navigate insurance and prior authorizations. With newer drops like Tryptyr, we typically reassess in 2–4 weeks — tear volume, staining, symptoms — then fine-tune the broader plan.
Most prescription dry eye medications are medical treatments and are often covered by insurance, sometimes with prior authorization.
Beyond drops
Severe cases have further options.
- Thicker nighttime gels and ointments for sleep
- Combination regimens pairing medication with IPL, plugs, or scleral lenses
- Autologous serum drops, in select cases, made from your own blood components
Also consider
Next step
Get past the artificial-tears plateau.
Book an evaluation and leave with a medication plan matched to your dryness.