restasis with contacts

Hang in there with Restasis. Improvement often occurs up to 6 months. The lower opening carries 75% of the tears so usually only the lower is plugged. Doing the top without the bottom doesn't make sense. That Schirmer score would be moderate dry eyes.

Wearing contacts with eyes that dry is an invetation to a potentially serious problem. See an Eye MD ophthalmologist that specilizes in cornea disease (find one at www.aao.org) Also use the search feature on this page and search "dry eyes". It will discuss all the things to help you. You are likely going to need Restasis. In the meantime get Refresh-PM (ointment) or Genteal Gel (gel) and use at bedtime.

The lense felt like it was a thicker material and immediately sucked all the oxygen out of my eyes. During this period I also started on Restasis and even that doesn't seem to be working. I have Raynaud's disease and think this may have something to do with my dry eyes. What brand of contact lenses do you think would be best? Thank you!

re not too bad, but I know that this is not they way they were before. Can I use something with for my eyes that would not interfere with the Restasis. I've tried the artificial drops but I don't see any change. Any thing to clear my eyes a little........... And what are the restrictions for Restasis users, if any?????????????? By the way I am a contact lens wearer, but even with that I took a whole week off my lenses and the redness still didn't clear.

I noticed my left eyelid had become droopy, once I went back I stopped wearing contacts and its been about 3 years now. Its gotten a little better but my left eyelid still does not feel ok, it still feels a little swollen/droopy, it kinda feels itchy too, its hard to describe what it feels like... I'm more aware of my left eye. On days which gets hot, the problem gets worst. when I sleep it makes my left eye feel more comfortable.

I had pink eye two months ago. Since then I have experienced very dry eyes, to the point that I can't open my eyes in the morning because they feel dried shut. 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.

When I went to my eye doctor today, she said my eye was still dry and to keep on using Restasis for another month. I have been on Restasis a month now. If my vision doesn't improve, she is going to do lasik on the posterior capsular membrane. At that time my cataract surgery will be around 90 days old. Is it unusual to have that type of lasik so soon after the cataract sugery and will this improve my vision? My vision is much clearer in my right eye with my contact lens.

have had the contacts out for a week and using the glasses but my eyes are still burning, itching, and watering when im outside during the day, working inside with lights off, blinds closed, etc... i just ordered a new pair of glasses with the transition lenses but they told me those are not really sunglasses but hoping it might help a little... does anyone have any ideas how to relieve this, preferably a natural way i dont want to take anymore prescription meds haha .....

Ok I have tried so many contacts now and I have found some that really work for my dry eyes and now they no longer make them in my perscription. I use to be able to wear contacts all day and everyday but after I had my son I guess my eyes changed. The thicker the contact lens and the less water content is best for me. Can anyone recommend contacts for me that fit this decription?

Also consider going on enteric coated fish-oil (omega 3s) three/day. Start out with one/day with dinner and add a second one for breakfast after 2 weeks and a two for dinner 2 weeks after thatn (3/day) It wil take about 4 months for the omega 3 to be helpful Yes dry eyes in a young person can sometimes be the first sign of a systemic problem such as thyroid disease or rheumatoid arthritis or autoimmune disease.

after using tears 4-8 times/day we have been on restasis for 7-8 years with great results. There are newer product Xiidra, which I have tried in my practice and i don't like, and Cequa which is more expensive that Restasis and should not be the initial drop. Annogorm: no the heat has not effect on the iris pigments, any more than going outside on a hot day.

I am on my 3rd dr and just got diagnosed with Thygesons.. I am on my 3rd flare up and basically was told I cannot wear contacts. I have glasses, but I've been wearing them for 6 months every single day and I would like to resume my normal life without them. It does not seem I will ever be able to wear them because after I treat my eye issue with steroids, it gets better after weeks and weeks, but then comes back once I resume contacts.

Go back and try contacts again. I'm a -17 in both eyes and had a terrible time with contacts until I went to several ophthalmologists and optometrists and found a workable solution which includes: 1) Using only daily disposables (Acuvue 1-day was best for me). They are dramatically thinner for high prescription and eliminate need for irritating contact lens solutions. 2) Aggressive tx for dry eye including punctal plugs, Restasis, and 1000 mg fish and flaxseed oil 2/daily.

your fitter can advise you and you can use the search feature on this page to pull up discussions of contacts and dry eyes. Your best options are glasses or lasik.

I wear contacts and have always had a dry eye problem after a few hours. But it seems lately the rewetting drops does not help at all. Usually I have the ceiling fan on in the bedroom but my nose gets so dry it hurts to breath thru it. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this issue at sometime during tx. I bought a humidifier today, I'm going to put next to the bed tonight. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

but he felt that the Crystal Lens was working against me and not flexing enough to work with my eyes. I have not heard of anyone else with this severe condition. I can be going along fine for a couple of hours and then all of a sudden I have uncontrolled blinking and can't keep my eyes open. The doctor suggested YAG. Have you had patients with these symptoms and will the YAG procedure help?

My right eye has more prominent red. I haven’t worn contacts for two months but I wore them for 17 years before then. I just got lasik about a month ago. My optomologist said I have a bunch of bumps under my eyes and most likely developed allergies over time and will take time for it to get better. My question is, will the redness go away or at least be reduced at some point?

Initially ophthamologist told me my symptoms are from dry eyes, I have used, systane, refresh, restasis, steroids, dry eye multivitamins, fish oil, and now I have punctal plugs. I have tried antiglare coating for glasses, nothing takes the glare, starburst and halos away. Symtpoms are worse at night. I never had any kind of eye surgery done, used to wear contacts, but discontinued contacts 6-7 years ago. I do not know if any one has any clue, regarding what could be the potential diagnosis.

Doctor John C H III: Thank you very much once again Doctor.Up until now I haven't even really needed artificial tears but I know I will need that and more so I tried to find out about Restasis which is cyclosporine 0.05% suspension ( eye drops) but it seems it hasn't been approved in Europe. Cyclosporine is only available for oral intake for other purposes...

The only times I have ever had them clear is if I accidently fall asleep with my contacts in for about 2-3 hours, then they are bright white for an hour, but that is it. Help?

I dont know honestly I use saline mostly but then I wear contacts and have to stick to things that work with them. I just can't believe they'd put alcohol in things you put in your eyes!

I have had red eyes for almost a year now. The specialist says it is allergic conjunctivitis with a little dry eye. I use rewetting drops. They have tried several different types of allergy drops and steroid drops. The steroid drops both helped for about 3 days, my eyes looked great, and then after about 3 days got red again. The drop I am using now is acular, it helps my eyes from being completely red like they were but they are still red.

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