Study: This Ancient Remedy May Outperform Modern Eye Drops

• Manuka honey eye drops reduced dry eye symptoms after cataract surgery more effectively than standard artificial tears, with patients reporting notable improvements in irritation, redness, and visual comfort within one month
• Researchers found that people using Manuka honey improved their dry eye symptom scores by 27.3 points on average, compared to 4.3 points in the conventional eye drop group
• Unlike standard lubricating drops that mainly add moisture, Manuka honey appears to calm inflammation, support tissue repair, and protect the eye's surface from microbial stress at the same time
• Dry eye after cataract surgery is often associated with burning, gritty sensations, blurry vision, light sensitivity, and trouble using screens, and these symptoms sometimes linger for months if the underlying inflammation isn't addressed
• Stable blood sugar, antioxidant-rich foods, warm compresses, reduced screen strain, and lower intake of inflammatory seed oils may all help support the tear film and reduce the risk of chronic dry eye and cataract progression