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severe dry eyes

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sharon54739
sharon54739

can any one help me ive got really severe dry eyes n mouth but my eye gels are really not helping I'm on Viscotears and use lari-lube at night 1 eye seems a lot more severe than the other.. Iv bought loads of over the counter sprays and nothing seems to be helping all I do I constantly rub them there gritty and 1 eye has a constant film over.. I'm not back at hospital for 3 weeks but it's effecting my driving now.

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  • cath23317
    cath23317 sharon54739

    Posted

    Oh Bless, there is not much you can do apart from putting drops in, ask your doctor if there is anything else you can have xxx
  • Cowgirl918
    Cowgirl918 sharon54739

    Posted

    All of these are good suggestions. I also have two humidifers one of which is a table top right beside my bed. It does seem to help. I take Restasis twice daily and use Systane preservative free drops. Have not had my ducts plugged but think that may be coming. Good luck.
    • monkeytoe
      monkeytoe Cowgirl918

      Posted

      Had my eyes plugged. Use over the counter jel for severely dry eyes at night. My doctor doesn't tell me my eyes are dry anymore and i feel the difference

    • Cowgirl918
      Cowgirl918 monkeytoe

      Posted

      That makes me feel better about having the tear duct plugs. I loved the gel. In the first few weeks after diagnosis it was the only thing that provided comfort. At least now I don't look like a vampire with those very red eyes anymore, frown

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