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Autologous Serum Eye Drops

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frustrated61
frustrated61

I just recently found out that bc my sjogrens is so bad, I qualify for this Autologous serum eye drops.  What I'm curious about has anyone started this process?  I know it's expensive but if it works...yes,please.  

Also, I do have the "prose lenses" that help when I can wear them.  They keep my eyes moist and the benefit from these lenses is one sees 20/20...it's so great to be able to pick up a book and not have to have it up to my nose lol...however, with my eyes always being red, I cannot wear them at that time.  So, really, it's been almost 8 mths since I last wore them.  

Which brings me to another question.  If I kept my lenses (glass) the way they told me to do so, clean and in a lens container, I would just have to clean them and I'd be good to go.  Does anyone know if the glass would become brittle if not worn in a long time?  (I hope not, they did cost a lot of money...well worth it if you are suffering badly from sjogrens).

If you're interested in this particular lens, I'd be happy to share what I've been through and how you can start your journey.  I'm not a sales person lol just a person suffering from Sjogrens.

Please, someone give me some good news biggrin

Thank you,

Frustrated

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  • jennifer09136
    jennifer09136 frustrated61

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    I have used autologus serum eye drops for some years. IF you are really lucky (in Aust) you might even get them free! They are very good and effective. I use mine when i have really bad days. The only issue is that they have to be kept frozen so you cant travel with them and you cant suddenly decide to pop in a drop, you need to anticiapte the need then wait for defrosting - that doesnt take long but it adds an extra stepin getting ready to go out etc.

    I would love to hear about punctal occlusion from someone - what is it like to have it done, and how effective is it? Also, any bad side effects?

    • frustrated61
      frustrated61 jennifer09136

      Posted

      Hi Jennifer ~

      :Punctal occlusion are plugs that are put in your tear ducts to help create natural tears.  Mine, sometimes it works but lately, nothing is working.

      I don't know if you're aware of the Prose Lenses?  I do have them and when I can wear them....it is sooooo clear and I can actually read  20/20.

      I cannot wear them now bc my eyes are so red that I could invite an infection in.  So, for now, I guess I have some questions for my doctor.

      Thank you so much for responding...every little bit helps!

      Happy Holidays

      Frustrated <3

       

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure frustrated61

      Posted

      I am going to ask my dr about plugs the drops or Gell don't work. Thanks for the info

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