Permanent dry eyes due to Accutane?!

Permanent dry eyes due to Accutane?

I went on Accutane when I was 14 because I had very severe acne. It made it all go away but I've had very very dry eyes since! I'm only 17 and It is ruining my life. I don't have a gritty feeling in them and it doesn't feel like there is something in them. I do have to blink a lot and kind of crinkle them constantly so as not to let too much air get in them. I am constantly thinking of my eyes and have tried every eye drop out there. Systane included. I did hope that punctal plugs would help but since Accutane attacks the sebaceous (oil-secreting) glands, it seems to me that I don't actually have a tear problem but a Meiobian gland problem (they coat the eye with an oily film). I haven't tried the plugs. I will (I have an appointment) but I have no hope that they will work. Does any doctor know of a cure?

2 months ago
No, I'm off Accutane now. I was only on it for a few months when I was 14 but thank you for answering.

Are you still on Accutane? IF so I would suspect that it would be just as easy to find something else for acne than to get punctal plugs.
Tear film is comprised of two things. . oil and tears. You are missing the oil portion of that tear film and therefore your tears are drying out too soon and you have no moisture in your eyes. . . the oil helps the water to sit longer on and in your eye.
The plugs will help you to retain what little bit of tearing you are producing and it has it downfall as well.
The punctum allows drainage of excessive tear film. . this is why your nose runs when you cry as the nose and punctum are joined together at the back of the nose.
When you have the punctum plugged,it is possible that any excessive tears will now run down your face.
Like I say,if you are still on Accutane it seems as this would be the easier thing to do to find something else.