4 reasons why I stopped taking eye drops

1. Eye drops put a bandaid over the symptoms, they don’t solve the root cause.

Eye drops wet the surface of your eyes, which is why you feel immediate relief when using them. Your eyes are dry, and now they’re not. Problem solved, right? Wrong. Give it 20 minutes, and your eyes are back to feeling gritty and irritated. You’ll be reaching for the bottle again in no time because they don't solve the root cause.

2. They ignore the true source of the “drought”

Eye drops don’t solve why your eyes are dry in the first place. It’s your Meibomian glands inside your eyelids that produce the vital oil keeping your eyes lubricated. When those stop producing, your eyes enter a drought. Adding standard drops helps for a moment, but the underlying source is still failing to produce its own natural oils.

3. Eye drops don’t rebuild the lipid layer.

Your eye’s surface relies on three distinct liquid layers: the lipid (oil) layer, the water layer, and the mucus layer. Because most standard eye drops are entirely water-based, they only mimic the water layer.

Here is the problem: 86% of all dry eye symptoms come from a lack of oil on the eyes (Evaporative Dry Eye). Adding pure water to an eye that lacks oil causes that moisture to evaporate almost instantly. That is the exact reason your drops don’t last.

4. Eye drops tend to make things worse.

With each application, your eye gets flooded with artificial fluid that washes away your natural healing proteins and antibodies. This weakens your eye’s native protection, leading to more frequent irritation.

Even worse, if your drops contain chemical preservatives, frequent use (more than 4 times a day) causes microscopic damage to your cornea. You end up stripping away your natural defenses while actively irritating your eye tissue—forcing you to reach for the drops even more often.

So what’s better?

Ok so eye drops aren’t the best long term solution for dealing with dry eyes… what now?

You may think to try (or have already tried) preservative free drops. No preservatives means no cornea damage. But they’ll still wash out your eye’s natural protection, and they still ignore the root cause of your dry eyes. They’ll also evaporate just as fast due to the lack of oil. Not to mention you’ll need to carry a dozen plastic vials (they’re single use)

So what about oil based eye drops? At least this will address the oil deficient layer directly. The issue is that oil based drops are notoriously thick. With each application you’ll be out of commission for at least 15 minutes. This is because the thick oil leaves your vision too blurry to see properly. After all that, the oil doesn’t really ‘stick’ you’ll find it will wash down your tear duct into your throat. It’s oil being applied from the outside rather than your glands producing it.

A super common option is an Omega-3 supplement. Fish oil or algae. Omega-3 is good for one thing, inflammation. This is great and highly effective for inflamed meibomian glands (oil glands. But the problem is that Omega-3 doesn’t treat the reason behind the inflammation.

Meibomian glands have a tendency to get clogged. They get clogged due to hardening of the oils they produce. Once blocked, the glands get irritated and become inflamed, further reducing the oil they produce. Omega-3 handles the inflammation, but does nothing for the hardened oil blocking the way.

What’s needed is Omega-7, a palmitoleic acid that enhances the oil quality that the meibomian glands produce. So instead of outputting waxy sludge that hardens and plugs your glands, they will produce silky smooth, healthy oil.

Sea Buckthorn is the single richest natural source of Omega-7 in the world. Not only that, but it has an exceptionally high concentration of Omega-3 as well. This is the berry that will not only ensure high quality oil production in your meibomian glands, but it will also reduce the inflammation. Allowing your eyes to naturally rebuild the protective oil layer.

How Wellara House does what eye drops can’t

The sea buckthorn softgels by Wellara House have been specifically formulated to harness the complete effectiveness of sea buckthorn for dry eyes.

Here is exactly how this super-berry targets the four major flaws of standard eye drops:

1. It Unblocks Clogged Glands

Packed with powerful antioxidants like Vitamin E, it protects your eyelid glands from stress. This stops the cellular buildup that creates that "waxy sludge," keeping your oil channels open and clear.

2. It Fuels Your Eye’s Natural Oil Production

Instead of flooding your eye with fake fluids, it feeds your body Omega-7 and Omega-9. These fatty acids are the exact building blocks your glands need to produce a high-quality, long-lasting moisture shield.

3. It Locks In Moisture and Stops Evaporation

By delivering a rich blend of Omega-3 and Omega-6, it stabilizes your tears. This creates a tight, natural seal over your eyes that stops your tears from evaporating into thin air.

4. It Halts the Destruction and Bypasses Cornea Damage

Because you swallow a capsule, it never touches the surface of your eye. There are zero harsh preservatives to cause irritation, and no rinsing fluids to wash away your natural defenses. Your eyes finally get the peaceful, chemical-free environment they need to heal themselves.

Give it 90 days or your money back

Restoring your eye health from the inside out is a cellular process, not an overnight magic trick. Because Sea Buckthorn works systemically to clear out waxy buildup and nourish your glands, consistency is key.

In 2 Weeks: Most users START seeing initial results. The constant grittiness begins to fade, and you'll find yourself reaching for the eye drop bottle less often.

By Day 90: Your meibomian glands have fully cycled, and your body has completely rebuilt its natural, protective oil layer. This is where you achieve full, long-lasting relief.

Because of this natural biological timeline, I highly recommend the buy 2 get 1 free bundle they have. It’s a 90 days supply that aligns perfectly with your body's healing cycle and offers you the absolute best value.

They’re so confident that this systemic approach will break you free from the "20-minute eye drop cycle" that they back your journey with a 90-day money-back guarantee.

This means you can try the 3-pack entirely risk-free. If you don’t experience a massive reduction in dryness and irritation by the time you finish your third bottle, you will be refunded every single penny—no questions asked. You have absolutely nothing to lose but the grit in your eyes.