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Dry Eyes after Cataract Surgery

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Deb03
Deb03

I am 4 weeks post op from getting my first eye done. I never suffered from dry eyes before surgery but it is now dry eye. I have just been using Blink artificial tears for mild-moderate dry eyes; the optometrist gave me a sample after my surgery. That doesn't seem to be helping much. Any suggestions on what works well? And do you think it will go away? I also had a limbal relaxing incision (LRI) for astigmatism. Thank you in advance.

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  • Sue.An2
    Sue.An2 Deb03

    Posted

    Hi Deb - there are several on the market you can try. Personally I like Systane Ultra and just recently started using Systane's preservatives free one. They are little single use paks.

    Cataract surgery itself can cause dry eye - even if you've not been affected by it before.

    Something else that may help is an Omega 3 supplement or flaxseed oil supplement daily.

    Amazing how much dry eye can affect how crisp you see.

  • mjcg
    mjcg Deb03

    Posted

    Hi Deb - I use Restasis (prescribed) and it helps quite a lot. I also take a vitamin that supports eye health (lutemax, etc.). Eye drops as needed. It's a frustrating situation when it all first starts, but talk to your eye doctor and s/he should be able to find some good solutions for you.

    • Deb03
      Deb03 mjcg

      Posted

      Thank you very much for the information!

  • seeherenow49806
    seeherenow49806 Deb03

    Posted

    HI Deb,

    I alternate preservative free Systane made by Alcon and Soothe made by Bausch & Lomb. I find Systane is thicker and better at bedtime, while Soothe is not so thick and more soothing at other times. I also take lutein and flax seed oil.

    I was having some trouble with one eye lately and my retina specialist told me something new. He said to use a warm compress over the eyes. It helps the glands involved in tear production/secretion. I tried it ( just soaked a washcloth in warm water) and it made an immediate difference.

    Overall, the dryness should decrease after the eye is completely healed.

    • Night-Hawk
      Night-Hawk seeherenow49806

      Posted

      There is also a product that feels like a soft bean bag that you can heat up in a microwave to wear over your eyes for a few minutes a day.

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