1.   Instead of routine use of eye drops, the solution for dry eyes is artificial tears, Holz said.

2.   Pflugfelder, who said the findings could lead to improved artificial tears, spoke at a seminar for science writers sponsored by Research to Prevent Blindness.

3.   Replacing the missing tears by bathing the eyes frequently with artificial tears is the most common approach, but it can ultimately make the condition worse.

4.   Those who wear contact lenses, in particular, should use supplemental lubricants or artificial tears.

5.   To keep my right eye from drying out, I am forced to blink it by hand and lubricate it with a dropper of artificial tears.

6.   Use artificial tears or contact lens wetting solution to keep your eyes moist.

7.   You can help keep your eyes moist by blinking frequently and using artificial tears.