Punctal plugs are great idea. THey block the duct that carries excess tears away from eye to the nose. They would be a good idea for you. Go with trial, dissolvable plugs first. Oral flaxseed oil 1000mg twice a day. Get off the computer - that will help more than anything because nothing is worse for dry eyes. Restasis is OK but probably wont give you much help for a few months. Also, as you get off the post op drops - that will help a lot.
m told I have no signs of infection, ocular surface is good, Schirmer test shows mild dry eye with use of punctal plugs, small sign of allergy. I tried a short course of steriod drops which relieved my symptoms, but they returned as soon as I stopped. Restasis for three months has offered no improvement. Pataday and Acular provide no benefit either. I am at a loss as to what to do next. I would greatly appreciate any direction or ideas.
Taking fish oil capsules and getting punctal plugs as suggested by Dr. Ray above helped me. I have both dry eyes and bleph. It seems to me that my dry eyes have also been helped by my bleph treatment. In addition to using Soothe eyedrops, which are preservative free, I wash my eyelids once or twice a day using the suds from an anti bacterial dial soap bar. This is a tip which I got previously got on medhelp. While it may seem as if it is difficult to do, it is not.
Does the fact that my eyes are indeed dry have any effect on the persistent redness that I still have? My doctor gave me temporary lower punctal plugs, but they fell out after a few hours. I could feel the plugs poking my eyes when I looked side to side. Does this mean they were properly inserted all the way? They didnt really seem to have much of an effect on dryness for me, but im going back today to get them put back in just to make sure. I was also prescribed Restasis.
drops-gels-ointments-Omega 3 fish oil- then jump to Restasis and/or Lacriserts then plugs last.
Lasik tends to exacerbate dry eye syndromes. An additional option may be to place punctal plugs to keep tears in your eyes longer. Also, if your symptoms are worse in the morning, you may consider using ointment at bedtime. If eyelids are an issue as far as the oil glands go, I would consider warm compresses and eyelid scrubs (available over the counter). You may also want to see a cornea specialist who specializes in the management of dry eyes.
I have had Sjogen's Syndrome for two years. I tried Restasis, Punctal Plugs, Lacrisert, and every kind of eye solution made. Nothing has helped this annoying problem of constant dry eyes.
Has anyone heard of the surgical procedure that closes the tear ducts?
I plan to ask my doctor about this on my next visit.
Here I am again, have more light & glare problems than ever. Do you know of any neuropthamoligists in the central Florida area? I have had cataract surgery, YAG laser, ptosis surgery, punctal plugs (I think they have come out) tried Restasis briefly, all kinds of sunglasses & anti-reflective lenses, some days I can hardly walk around house. My regular dr. is ordering tests for autoimmune diseases. All my eye Dr. would say is dry eye. I will find new eye dr.
ve had a dry eye test done and I have been on restasis since I was 23 years old. I also have permanent punctal plugs in my eyes. I have been suffering from this problem since I was 19 years old. I also switched to wearing glasses and no contacts. I'm worried that this is a sign of something more severe. I also have some dry mouth problems and I also feel dehydrated a lot.
I am on restasis, have punctal plugs, tried steroid drops, warm compresses, lid massages, and I have not gotten relief. They said my tear break up time is low, but I don't have much meibomitis, my schmimer fluctuates every time (from 4 to 20) so the doctors say is not a really reliable measure.
I have recently been tested for allergies, and I am highly allergic to dust, mold, my pet.. etc. But I cannot take anti-
histamines because they will dry me even more.
I have the same problem. I found that for me the 1-day Acuvue was a better choice than the Acuvue Oasis (all the solutions dried out my eyes). I then used Restasis and had all four puncti permanently plugged. After 3 months of faithful Restasis use and allowing my eye to get used to having the punctal plugs, I've had significant improvement and can successfully wear contacts. I also take 2 mg of fish oil per day (good for dry eye).
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.
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