Caffeine and MGD

[DKott27]

I was going to quit drinking caffeine. Logic would tell me it's a stimulant and stimulants dry out your eyes. But...I can't seem to find anything to back this up. On the contrary I've read caffeine can help the condition which doesn't make much sense to me. Any insight on this?

[IrishEyes1992]

My naturopath told me that coffee contains two other stimulants asides from the caffeine itself.

Coffee Is also a diuretic, therefore could it be drying to the body?

[PG]

http://www.dryeyezone.com/talk/forum...tear-secretion

[dryirisheyes]

I think caffine dehydrates the body therefore its best to mininise your intake or cut it out completly. I have started drinking 3 litres of water a day to ensure I stay hydrated - hopefully it will help my dry eyes.