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Post by Layce on Nov 1, 2024 10:34:40 GMT
It really is a thing.
What do you use? What works, what is your regimen.
I am so over this and so ready to simplify! I have a starter kit from my eye guy (lol) but I’m not going to keep this up forever.
I take Nordic Naturals ProOmega gel tabs, and I use Optase lid wash, Retaine drops and yes I’m getting results. Oh, also Miebo and that sh!t’s not cheap 😳😱
Any advice? What’s worked for you?
TIA
Layce
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Post by gillyp on Nov 1, 2024 10:59:36 GMT
My optician suggested I use a gel that goes on the inner eye at night time and is meant to melt over the eyes as you sleep so they are hydrated in the morning. I could not get on with; it didn’t melt overnight and I was left with gunky eyes in the mornings. I just use an OTC spray, Optrex for dry eyes. It’s not brilliant either but helps. I imagine you will have something similar there but it’s probably the same as your lid wash. I can try and find the name of the gel if you are interested.
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artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Nov 1, 2024 11:06:29 GMT
I got my tear ducts cauterized. Basically, they permanently close them with a hot needle. Best thing I ever did. I had tried everything and nothing worked. I got that done and I no longer have dry eyes. I did have one open up after 10 years so I had to do it again but besides that, no problem.
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Post by guzismom on Nov 1, 2024 13:03:14 GMT
I use cyclosporin drops but have a hard time remember to do them twice a day.
I think next year I will see an ophthalmologist (instead of an optometrist) and see what he/she has to say about it.
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smartypants71
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Post by smartypants71 on Nov 1, 2024 13:34:56 GMT
In addition to drops, I use CorneaCare eye masks every night. They are a self-heating mask, and they feel so nice before bed.
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peabay
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Post by peabay on Nov 1, 2024 13:39:20 GMT
I just use drops. Seems to do the trick - but some days are worse than others.
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Post by lisae on Nov 1, 2024 13:41:58 GMT
My optician suggested I use a gel that goes on the inner eye at night time and is meant to melt over the eyes as you sleep so they are hydrated in the morning. I could not get on with; it didn’t melt overnight and I was left with gunky eyes in the mornings. I just use an OTC spray, Optrex for dry eyes. It’s not brilliant either but helps. I imagine you will have something similar there but it’s probably the same as your lid wash. I can try and find the name of the gel if you are interested. I had to use a gel every night for over 2 years because of an erosion. I scratched my cornea years ago and it had healed - or I thought it had until I got older and my eyes became dry. At night, my eyelid would stick and then retear the old scar. Finally, the ophthalmologist sees no erosion and so far I've not had a new tear without the gel. What I learned in all that time using gels is to use only a very tiny amount placed inside the lower lid. Refresh and Systane both make nighttime gels and you have to experiment to see what works best for you. I had some of the same experience you had particularly if I got too much gel in at night. I love going to bed without having to put in the gel; however, I do notice my eye feeling drier. My vision in the other eye that I didn't put gel into has decreased and I'm wondering if the dry eye is contributing to poorer vision. During the day, I try to remember to put in drops but I really don't feel it in daytime. |
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Elsabelle
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Post by Elsabelle on Nov 1, 2024 16:58:30 GMT
Screen time is the culprit for me. It affects how often we blink and can lead to dry eyes. Being aware of how often you're blinking helps but you can also do blinking exercises. The biggest help to me was using this warm eye mask. This along with eyelid massage. When I slack on doing these two things my eyes start getting irritated again. Then I start using Systane eye drops until I realize I haven't been doing what really works. You can also look into omega 3 supplements. |
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Post by kristi521 on Nov 1, 2024 19:50:28 GMT
What works for me is a warm compress on my eyes for 10 minutes
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kimi
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Post by kimi on Nov 1, 2024 20:01:37 GMT
My optician suggested I use a gel that goes on the inner eye at night time and is meant to melt over the eyes as you sleep so they are hydrated in the morning. I could not get on with; it didn’t melt overnight and I was left with gunky eyes in the mornings. I just use an OTC spray, Optrex for dry eyes. It’s not brilliant either but helps. I imagine you will have something similar there but it’s probably the same as your lid wash. I can try and find the name of the gel if you are interested. Genteal Eye Gel (for severe dryness) works good. It doesn't leave your eyes gunky. I tried another brand's of nighttime eye gel that left my eyes gunky. That brand contained oil and I think the oil caused the gunky-ness. |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Nov 1, 2024 20:37:58 GMT
I used Restasis for several years when going through menopause. I’d always tended to dry eyes - especially following LASIK a decade or so before - and menopause seemed to aggravate it.
Eventually I was able to do without it. But in the last year (I’m 63 now), it seems to be flaring up again. Who knows why this time. Just an aging thing, I guess. My primary doctor wrote me a new script for the Restasis but I’ve been hit or miss about using it. I suppose I should be more disciplined.
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