What does Huberman say about dry eyes?

Huberman discusses dry eye as a problem of tear quantity and quality, and says that blinking less during focused screen or reading activities can worsen lubrication. He describes slow, repeated blinking as a simple way to redistribute tears, while noting that it may not resolve the underlying condition. 1

In his discussion with ophthalmologist Jeffrey Goldberg, dry eye is linked to age-related declines in both the watery and oily parts of tears. The oil, produced partly by meibomian glands in the eyelids, helps keep tears from evaporating; replacing that oily component remains difficult. 2

For management, Goldberg discusses artificial tears, eyelid cleaning, addressing inflammation such as allergies, and preservative-free drops for frequent use. For more severe cases, he mentions prescription anti-inflammatory drops and serum tears, which patients can ask an eye-care provider about. 3