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My Eye Doctor suggested I keep Restasis in the fridge to make more comfortable and reduce the burning and to keep using ir for 2 days. Does Restasis lose its effectiveness when placed in the fridge. Also when are results typically seen? I have a TBUT of 5 and hoping to see an increase if ues consistently.

I did get plugs, but how do you tell if they are still there? I started restasis but it burned my eyes so terribly. I put in two drops two times a day and that probably was too much. I had such a terrible reaction to it. It has been about two years and my eyes seem to have recovered, but I would like to try it again. Do you think that is wise? My eyes sting constantly if I do not put drops in every 15 to 20 min. It is difficult. I just need other alternatives. Help need advice.

I am using Restasis for dry eyes. I also use OTC allergy eye drops once daily which greatly improve my eye comfort. However, when the allergy drops are applied, I experience extreme stinging and burning for about 20 seconds. Is it safe to use allergy drops along with Restasis treatment? Do you have any info on this subject?

So if my eyes are healthy and they still burn a what could it be? 1. a stye 2. allergy to desonate gel which I got in my eyes. 3 I use contacts which I throw away each day? 4. A sinus infection. 5. Just dry eyes( my mother has dry eyes) What should I do ? When I go to the third opinion what questions should I ask?

I have a moderate to serious dry eye. I am going to start my Restasis today and I know that I will not see the result till 2 months or more from now. I am also planning for a cataract surgery in 1 to 2 months. I also foresee that I will use some steroid or antibotics for a few weeks after the surgery. Do I need to stop Restasis once I start the steroid ?

I felt that the use of Restasis in you was evidence that the ophtho feels your eye problems are immune related, as in Sjogrens. And yes, they are an immune-supressant used topically. It's all very interesting, but I can't tell you what it all means.

I haven't had much of any side effects except for occasional increased burning of the eyes. I have noticed that my eye will water and tears will form on occasion when watching television or at the computer. My doctor prescribed Lotemax drops to be used the first two weeks of starting Restasis treatment. He said it makes the eyes a little less sensitive and increases compliance with the Restasis treatment.

I had cataract surgery in both eyes Oct. 07...My eyes are still burning, I also have a bad glare problem. I can't drive at night. I put about 10 drops a day in each eye, night time is the worst. I've tried every over-the-counter eye drops. I'm retire so I don't do much paper work. I've been back to my doctor, he said he doen't know why they are burning. He said, if I want, " I could try a stronger eye drops", he gave me a prescription for Restasis.

Doc, Thanks for your answer. I have continued to use eye wash every few days and the eyes continue to burn. So I am stopping that now and will see my Dr. on Tuesday for new set of plugs. I wil take the flaxseed oil and refresh PM at night and tears. I have been sick thinking I have done something to hurt my eyes permanently. Thank you so much for your advice. I will do exactly as you recommend and will coordinate with my ophthalmologist. She is very good. Dr.

I've been experiencing painful, burning eyes that run for the last few months, especially prominent toward evenings. Kinda similiar to the way an onion would sting the eye and make it run only, it happens without anything that I can find triggering it. Was wondering if anyone else has experienced similiar symptoms that would be willing to share?

Despite the use of artificial tears and the placement of punctal plugs, my eyes severely burn whenever I use them, e.g. computer use or reading. Why is this? Will I damage my eyes if I continue to use them when they are burning? This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/679268'>Eye plugs</a>.

although I have had punctal plugs put in and have used artificial tears, my eyes burn when I use them....don't burn unless I either read or use my computer for any length of time. They really don't respond to artificial tears. I have to rest my eyes for a long time before they quit hurting. I had one cataract surgery on August 12th and the second on Sept. 23rd. It was after the cataract surgery that this problem began. Could it be a result of using Pred Forte following surgery?

Since the time of the implant I have continuing burning in both eyes that is causing me great discomfort. I don't have it every minute but quite a bit. It is especially bad at night when I'm watching television or when I go to a movie. If feels similar as to when I used to wear my contact lenses too long. I have discussed this with my surgeon on several occasions, and he said he knows of no side effect of burning eyes from have IOL implants.

Since then however, my tears are literally burning my eyelids. Whenever my eyes tear or water the tears that touch my skin around my eyes literally turns the skin red and it swells and peels. I am in so much pain now and I can't find any relief, any information would be really appreciated.

Cataracts removed July and August 2009. Severe burning both eyes. MD states dry eye reason for problem. Using Restasis twice daily, also Genteel eye drops several times daily and Genteel lubricant at bedtime. Problem is unresolved. Is there a solution to this problem or do I just have to learn to live with the constant burning. I am concerned that all of these drops may eventually have an impact on my vision.

This is from a previous post on dry eyes: a Schirmer test of zero indicates that you have severe dry eyes. I'm assuming from your posting that you have tried both preserved and unpreserved artifical tears, gels or lubricating ointments at bedtime, environmental modification, etc. Don't discount eye drops. There are over a 100 different brands of artificial tears and they can't all be lumped together. Sometimes one will find the perfect drop.

but eyes have changed first time in years ...and he said i had extremely dry eyes....wants me to take restasis but kept saying "you may not think it's working for you but it will be just keep using it...hmmmmmm....so anyway all is good just so tired dont want to move...

For the past couple of years I have been dealing with persistant eye Redness, Dryness, Burning/Stinging (sometimes itching) in both eyes. To ease the redness I began to use otc redness reliever drops. Since the redness kept returning, I kept using the drops....for a few years. About 3.5 months ago I stopped taking the OTC redness drops completely, and havent touched them since. To this day my eyes are still constantly red, dry, and they burn.

It gets worse every year, Im writing this with burning eyes and severe sensitivity, I also wake up with yellow crust around my eyes and huge swollen bags under them.I have been put on antibiotics before and when I return to specialists he comments there is still puss in my tear ducts. Any ideas what to do?

wants to see me in 3 weeks, he is hopeing the restasis is going to make my eyes have more moisture. My eyes are still blurry they are every day, and they hurt.

I were contacts and have also noticed blurry vision and extremely sensitive to sunlight. My eyes also begin burning in the evenings I took the eye drops for pink eye and made sure to change out all makeup and through away the contaminated contacts. I don't know if the pink eye has anything to do with my current problems or if it is just a coincidence. Can pink eye result in these problems? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Hi I am a network administrator and i constantly work on computers for approx 16 hrs.. Can anyone suggest me a natural treatment for it..

I have both Restasis and Systane. Systane is over the counter and you can get it in any pharmacy. Restasis is prescription and it would be prescribed only if you had your eyes examined by an eye doctor and your eyes were inflamed.

SOmetimes they prescribe a mild steroid drop to relieve the sting, burn and irriation the Restasis often causes for the first 3-4 weeks.

I have extreme dry eyes and I cannot read more than a couple paragraphs without being miserable - burning and irritated eyes and, if I push it - a headache. Is this common ?? Any ideas? I'm doing everything I've heard of for dry eyes. I've been to several doctors. My eye lids are swollen - I think the tears can't get through. How common is the reading problem for people with dry eyes ??

It doesn't hurt, but it is very difficult to see unless I close my right eye. Sometimes it is my left eye. I have been on restasis before--unsuccessfully, but this year I decided to try it again. I have been on it for 8 weeks and around week 6 I thought it was improving SLIGHTLy, but it is not. And the burning when I put the Restatis in is extremely uncomfortable with a burning. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE HELPFUL.

no headaches or neck pain. the inside of the eyes keep hurting/burning. it feels really heated with a non-stop pain. I visited the eye specialist when the pain started and he gave me an eye drop "acular" for the pain, the pain is still here, even worst. I am also using "restasis" for dry eyes.

I do eye srubs every dayx2 with mild cetaphil soap since I have the inflammatory Rosacea on my face as well. I need relief somehow. My eyes burn all the time. It has been so difficult the last few weeks. I really appreciate you help. Hopefully I spelled correctly. It hurts to look at his screen. btw i also have plugs.

I think I may be allergic to Restasis, but I am not sure or it's just the change of season. Anyway, my eye lids become EXTREMELY dry, swollen, and very, very itchy and puffy. I can't use anything to wash them because the area burns. The last time I had this, I also got a rash over my cheeks too. This time, it's just my eyelids so far. I can't put anything on them, not even vaseline because whatever I use, the eye lids burn.

Could you please give me your opinion about using Systane. It seems to be the only eye drop that helps my red and burning eyes. It is ok to use it frequently?

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