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Glare vision problems - Visited multiple doctors.

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robert50059
robert50059

I've had bad issues with glare for past 9 months. It was really really bad in beginning because I tried ignoring it and it even appeared 3D. First Opthamologist said I had dry eye and said I need to start taking restasis. It took a long time to get my insurance to cover it.

First day, I took it. My conditions dropped from 100%-70%. They didn't appear 3D anymore or massive. I am contributing this to the anti-inflammation properties of restasis but I honestly have 0 idea.

Weeks-months later. No changes after initial day. I went to an Optometrist who specialized in dry eye [LIPIVIEW/FLOW/IPL] etc.... I scored a 100 on lipiview. but a bit of evaporative dry eye according to her. I think it was 3 second in 1 eye and 10 in other. She said my glare issues don't make any sense since I don't have any roughness that she normally sees on a patient who would complain about this.

My question is where do I go from here? My Opthamologist was very impatient when I asked questions and seemed like she wanted me out the door [only spent maybe 5 mins with her each visit]. Any ideas what could be wrong and or what specialist I should see.

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  • lee12629
    lee12629 robert50059

    Posted

    Hi,sounds like you need a new patient doctor. Ask about possibly haveing a test thats called if i remember correctly OCT it checks more the retna area of the eye,also you may have the start of mild cataracts,my doc didnt even notice mine til another doctor did. Good luck.
  • diannesk
    diannesk robert50059

    Posted

    My suggestion is to get another opinion. When I saw my current ophthalmologist for first visit she spent a lot of time with me after the screening tests were completed.

    I take restasis twice a day and it helps with my dry eye condition. I keep the container in the refrigerator while at home. The coolness is great for putting drops in eyes. When we travel, not refrigerated but that's ok.

    I also had Lipiflow treatment last year which helped, too.

  • lee12629
    lee12629 robert50059

    Posted

    Keep seeking a diagnosis from doctors til you find one that takes time with you and cares. Some of them are so uncareing out of 3 doctors ive seen only one that takes his time looking at my eyes the other 2 were very uncareing and even rude,they seem to forget that we are their customers and we pay them
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