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Dry Eye Question... Hope someone can help

Started by Joy, January 07, 2013, 03:50:11 PM

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slccom

#15
January 12, 2013, 12:05:36 AM
My temporary plugs were put in 2 1/2 years ago. They are still there. If yours will stay put, wait until they fall out to get permanent ones in.

What can I say? I'm cheap!
Sharon II

Styx

#16
January 12, 2013, 12:41:58 AM
Plugs. If lowers insufficient, plug uppers too.

Styx

ktfabian

#17
January 14, 2013, 12:31:23 AM
Hi Joy,

My eyes have been all over the place in terms of tear production. And now, 12 years after being diagnosed with Sjogren's, they're pretty dry. I tried Restasis, but couldn't use it. It was just too painful. I started seeing a new doctor that specializes in dry eyes, the first one in my area, about 4 weeks ago. I got my permanent plugs put in last week, after having the temporary ones last about a week. They're called punctal plugs, in case you want to look them up. I still use drops during the day, I use over-the-counter Theratears during the day and the Refresh Celluvisc at bedtime. I bought a hydrating mask from my eye doctor that I try to use for 4 minutes before bedtime but don't always remember. It was about $30.

Good luck with your eyes,
Tracy

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55yo Sjogren's, Fibro, Selective IgM Def., back pain - fused L3/4-L5/S1,  Costochondritis, Achilles tendon tear,  cluster headaches
Plaq, Medrol, Vit D, Arava, Rituxan, Mobic, Evoxac, Tumeric 1000mg daily, Cymbalta, Fiorcet, Klonopin, Soma, pain med.

susanep

#18
January 14, 2013, 05:35:46 AM
My temporary plugs have helped. For the first time in years I wake up, and can wait a bit before having to run and put in drops.

Before my eyes were stuck together after waking up until drops put in.

My temporary plugs  I think are silicone, and will dissolve after about a week, so when I go back next week, they will then put in the permanent ones.

I also will continue to use drops along with having in the plugs.

susanep :)
Sjogren's, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hypothyroid, Fibro, Sleep Apnea, Diabetes 2, Asthma, and Gerd.  (Meds I take) Omeprazole, Pilocarpine, Levothyroxine, Effexor, Cpap, Aspirin, Mobic, Prilosec,, Xanax, Restasis, Systane,Vitamin D3, Plaquenil, Gabapentin, Provigil , Advair, Nasonex, and Proventi

Joy

#19
January 14, 2013, 07:08:51 AM
Thanks everyone for your help and advice. I see my Rheumy next week and so I will be updating her about my dry eyes test, I am sure she will do another one when she sees me.
Dx Mild Primary Sjogrens by Rheumy. High RF factor, High RO Antibodies. Dry ears, dry/sore eyes, use eye gel/drops. Joint pain, get very tired. Take Inhalers for asthma, Allergic to Plaquenil. Stopped Amitriptyline it made me pile on weight! :-(

FarmMom

#20
January 16, 2013, 11:18:46 AM
My son just got his ducts plugged the end of November, we go back on Friday for the recheck.  Eye Dr. recommended and tried to plug them in October but they had to order smaller plugs since his ducts are so tight/small!!

In addition to the plugs, he has been on Restasis 2x a day, uses natural tears several times a day at school, and GenTeal night time gel to sleep.  He also uses the gel when he is going to spend time outdoors or play sports as his eyes are insta dry.

He said his eyes are finally starting to feel a little better, so it takes time for everything to work together.
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